Located 6km west of Armenistis, is a place seemingly frozen in time. It is situated at the union of the Chalares

River and the Aegean Sea, and was the site of one of Ikaria's earliest settlements. During the 6th century BC, the

Icarians built in Nas a temple to the Goddess Artemis, patroness of sailors & protector of wild animals and hunters.

Only the temple's foundation and retaining walls are visible today, but the natural beauty of Nas remains as it was in

classical antiquity. The beach is open to nudists and non-nudists, and there is a small camp site located next to the

river. On the cliff above the beach there are a few peaceful tavernas and rooms for rent with excellent views of the

sea and the majestic Nas sunset. Nudism is not allowed (of course) but almost everybody down the bay or up in

the canyon follows the Naiades ancient tradition.