Agios Vlasios

TROFILAS
This Neolithic settlement had been discovered in the area of Stavropeda, on the west coast of the island. It is the largest settlement of the Final Neolithic period found in the Aegean and extends over an area of about 25000-30000 m2. The settlement was brought to light by the excavations of the 11th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities. They revealed a wall of 100 m. length, up to 2 m. height and 1.60-2.00 m. width, as well as impressive clay pots, jars, pots, stone tools, arrowheads, jewelry, figurines, bronze objects, etc. The settlement dates back to around 4000 BC and is characterized as the largest and best preserved Neolithic settlement of the Aegean. It was densely built-up with early urban structures, involving proportional social coordination. The carved rock shapes representing animals, fish, etc. are impressive, while the ship representations prove that Cycladites were wandering the seas since then.
Location: At the area of Stavropeda, in the center of the west side of the island, in Strofilas mountain plain.
How to get there: The site is not organised and you can get there only on foot. Follow the road right of Stavropeda and then left, towards the path that leads to the mountain plain.

OLIVE MUSEUMolive museum
One of the best preserved old olive mills in Cyclades is the animal-powered olive mill of Dimitris Chelmis at Ano Pitrofos. The building dates back earlier than 1823 and was restored according to the traditional architecture. This olive mill retains its original equipment and in 1997 was transformed into a museum, where visitors can get a view to the traditional oil production method in Cyclades. A video with an animal powered olive oil production has been filmed in the museum and is screened to the visitors. It is considered a great example of agricultural heritage, pre-industrial technology and architectural tradition.
Location: At Ano Pitrofos village, 7 km before Chora. How to get there: On the 5th km of the main road from Stavropeda to Chora, you reach Pitrofos village. Follow the left road to Ano Pitrofos that will lead you to the entrance of the museum.

For the visiting hours please see the web site of the museum: www.musioelias.gr