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The settlement of Menites on Andros Island is situated about 6 kilometers from the capital,
Chora. Another settlement by the name 'Messaria' is also nearby. Menites is a beautiful village
built on Petalo Mountain, 200 meters above sea level.
The village of Menites is famous for its springs and abundance of water and greenery. Menites
village is a trekker's paradise in the true sense of the term; it has impeccable paved
alleys and footpaths ideal for trekking.
The "Piges of Dionysos" are a major tourist attraction in Menites village and are truly
an architectural inspiration. They are actually fountains adorned with lion head motifs.