In an area full of monuments and Venetian buildings, in Naxos Town, is the Archaeological Museum of Naxos. Among the hundreds of exhibits, you will find the famous Cycladic figurines as well as a beautiful mosaic. Location: The Archaeological Museum is located almost at the top of the Castle, next to the Cathedral of the […]
In Sagri, there is the Archaeological Museum of Gyroula, which has received international awards for its construction and its harmonization with the natural environment. The museum’s halls host important findings from the Temple of Demeter dating back to the beginning of the 6th century B.C. . Location: The Archaeological Museum “Gyroula” is located in the […]
If you visit the village of Apollo on June 23, you will see that the whole village moves in the rhythms of the traditional custom called “Klidonas”. Music, dance, local specialties from the women’s hands but also the local wine are abundant and mostly free! In a mood of festivity and joy the village also […]
On the beach of Chora a unique surprise awaits the visitor, a treat that defines Naxos’ traditions and tastes. At the “Prompona” family shop everyone can taste the delicious flavors of the island. A traditional liqueur citron, a glass of chilled lemon liqueur, naxian sweets such as crispy cherry and unforgettable quince, as well as […]
In the scenic and fantastic village of Koronos, 35 km northeast of Chora, a guesthouse, where you can stay without paying, as the Koronos Association of Athens informed us, is waiting for you. The hostel is owned by the Municipal District of Koronos. For availability and working days you should firstly contact on +3022850 51237.
One of the famous products of the island of Naxos is the Citron liqueur. In Chalki, the village 14 km from Chora, you can taste this local and special drink for free. In the center of the village there is the first distillery of Citrus, which was created by the Vallindras family in 1870. There […]
In Apeiranthos, traditional dances courses are delivered by the Cultural Association “Ta fanaria” ( the lanterns). Those interested may pay a symbolic fee to learn the local dances from the Bali and the Syrtos to the Ikarian. For the hours and days of the courses, but also to participate, you can be informed at www.apeiranthos.gr.
In Kourounohori, 8 km from Naxos Town, you have the opportunity to learn handiwork and knitting. Andriani Touloupi has taken all the knowledge and precious secrets for the construction of handmade knits and knitting by her mother and grandmother and without money she makes lessons to all those who are interested. As normal, she always […]
In Kourounohori, 8 km from Naxos Town, you have the opportunity with few money to learn traditional dances. The dance club of Kourounohori, as the Educational and Adornment Association of Milon-Kourounochori informed us, delivers traditional dances courses for a symbolic fee. Enter the rhythm of the island songs, the traditional dances of Naxos and the […]
The Cultural and Ecological Association of Agios Arsenios delivers courses of traditional dances in the club hall, in the village of Agios Arsenios. The inhabitants of Agios Arsenios love the customs, customs and traditions and are known for the festivals they organize which take place until the early hours. For your participation in the courses […]
