Naxos
Villages in Naxos
naxos town
Naxos town or Chora is the capital of the island and impresses the visitor with its unique beauty. It has all the traditional elements of Cyclades Islands, but the monuments of different times of peri...
apeiranthos
The "marble village" as the locals call it, is located in the center Naxos on the foothill of mountain Fanari. It is 25km far from Chora and impresses the visitor with its medieval architecture and th...
apollonas
It is a small fish-village built in a cove in the northeast side of Naxos. It is found 48 km from Chora (town). In the village's entrance, Kastraki is located a giant half-made Kouros of Apollo.It's t...
koronos
It is a beautiful village built in a valley on the hills of mountain Koronos. It is located 30km from Chora. In this region you will see the old mines of smyrid from which the hilly villages of Naxos ...
moutsouna
In the east part of Naxos is located the seashore settlement Moutsouna famous for its clear waters. You can reach Moutsouna following the road from village Apiranthos. Drive carefully because the road...
filoti
Filoti is the biggest village in Naxos and distinguishes for its natural beauty. It is built in an amphiteatrical way on the hills of mountain Za, the tallest in Cyclades (1004m), in which mythology s...
keramoti
Keramoti is a very small village built in the depth of a dell. It is of great interest and curiosity for the way it was built in the middle of nowhere. It is famous for the fine wine and honey it prod...
komiaki
Komiaki is the northest village of Naxos built in the highest spot (700m). It distinguishes for its dense vegetation and abundant waters. It's famous for the beautiful webs that old women make.
melanes
Village Melanes is built in a soil valley with olive trees. It is located 8km southeastern of Chora. The region apart from the natural beauties has a lot of important sites such as the towers of Frago...
tripodes
Village Tripodes is in the south part of Naxos, 11km from Chora. In ancient times was named Biblos but the name Tripodes prevailed because of the homonym church of Panagia Tripodiotissa that protects ...
pirgaki
Pirgaki in Naxos is an authentic and peaceful destination, perfect for travelers seeking serenity and unspoiled natural beauty. Its long sandy beach, gentle dunes, and crystal-clear waters create a la...
kinidaros
Kinidaros is another village known for its animal husbandry products. There are a lot of marble quarries in the region that you can visit. In taverns you can taste the local specialties and participat...
eggares
Egares valley is located 7km northeast of Chora (town). The whole valley is covered with soil gardens of trees. The small villages we meet along the valley seem like beautiful ornaments. There are two...
potamia
It is a colligation of three small villages: Ano, Mesi and Kato Potamia, located in central Naxos. They are built along a green valley and are ideal for walking. The beauty of the scenery will calm yo...
chalki
Tragea is located in central, hilly part of Naxos. Since ancient times to our days, Tragea has been the most fertile part of the island. It is a place full of olive trees and citrus fruits that produc...
agios arsenios
In south Naxos is located the fertile valley where is cultivated the famous potato of Naxos. In this region you can see the village Agios Arsenios. It is only 8km from Chora. Distinguishes for the res...
danakos
The small village Danakos is built in the depth of a gorge. It has a lot of running waters. It's located 25km east of Chora (town). Very close to the village is the oldest monastery of the island. The...
glynado
Glinado is another village of the south Naxos that distinguishes for its natural beauties. In its entrance you will see the church of Saint Nikodimos, while in Iria the remains of the ancient temple o...
skado
It is a small graphic village located in the bank of the mountain right across Korono. It worths to walk in the narrow, with pebbles, streets and drink your coffee in the traditional coffee house enjo...
galanado
Galanado is a graphic village located in south Naxos on the central road to Tragea. Its residents work with agriculture and animal boundary.
livadi
The fertile plain where the famous potato of Naxos is cultivated covers a big part of south Naxos. This region is known by the name Livadi and stretches from the south part of Chora to the southwest s...
moni
Moni is a small village in central Naxos, located on a bank, with a view to the valley of Tragea. Very close to it, is the church of Panagia Drosiani that used to be a monastery. The village is named ...
galini
The small village Galini is located in the valley of Egares. Its characteristic is the monastery-tower of Ipsilotera among the village and beach Amiti. The monastery has big historic importance for th...
stelida
Stelida in Naxos is a distinctive area that blends absolute tranquility with the understated elegance of the Cycladic landscape. Amphitheatrically built above the sea, it offers panoramic Aegean views...
naxos town
Naxos town or Chora is the capital of the island and impresses the visitor with its unique beauty. It has all the traditional elements of Cyclades Islands, but the monuments of different times of peri...
apeiranthos
The "marble village" as the locals call it, is located in the center Naxos on the foothill of mountain Fanari. It is 25km far from Chora and impresses the visitor with its medieval architecture and th...
apollonas
It is a small fish-village built in a cove in the northeast side of Naxos. It is found 48 km from Chora (town). In the village's entrance, Kastraki is located a giant half-made Kouros of Apollo.It's t...
koronos
It is a beautiful village built in a valley on the hills of mountain Koronos. It is located 30km from Chora. In this region you will see the old mines of smyrid from which the hilly villages of Naxos ...
moutsouna
In the east part of Naxos is located the seashore settlement Moutsouna famous for its clear waters. You can reach Moutsouna following the road from village Apiranthos. Drive carefully because the road...
filoti
Filoti is the biggest village in Naxos and distinguishes for its natural beauty. It is built in an amphiteatrical way on the hills of mountain Za, the tallest in Cyclades (1004m), in which mythology s...
About Naxos
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, located in the central part of the island group. It is known for its diverse landscape, combining fertile valleys, mountains, traditional villages, and long sandy beaches.
The island has a rich historical background dating back to ancient times, with significant archaeological sites such as the Portara (Temple of Apollo's gate), Venetian castles, and ancient sanctuaries. Naxos also preserves strong local traditions, including agriculture, cheese production, and mountain village culture.
Today, Naxos is one of the most popular Cycladic destinations, offering a balance between tourism and authentic island life. It attracts visitors for its beaches, hiking trails, traditional cuisine, and its combination of lively seaside towns with quiet inland villages.
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