The village of Eggares is located 7.7 km northeast of Naxos Town. It is built in a rich valley with dense vegetation, many crops and running waters. History and Monuments: The inhabitants of Eggareshave always been engaged in agriculture but were also famous craftsmen of stone. In the village, where Nikos Kazatzakis wrote his work […]
Abraham’s bay is a precious jewel for northern Naxos. It is a small pebble beach with stunning blue waters and trees. The area around the beach has lush vegetation and running water. The beach is not organized. There is also a tavern and rooms to rent in the area. Abraham’s bay is 21 km from […]
On September 8, festivals are held in Potamia and Komiaki In the morning there is a Divine Liturgy in the churches of the villages and in the evening traditional feasts with live music.
On August 29, festivals are held in Apeiranthos, Apolonas and Agios Arsenios Traditional feasts are held in all three villages.
In an imposing Venetian tower, in a building-symbol of Naxos Town, there is the Byzantine Museum of Naxos, which is at the same time the first Byzantine Museum of the Cyclades. Location: It is located in the Castle of Naxos, the Tower of the Cripi or the Tower of Glezos. The entrance of the museum […]
The beach of Amytis, located northeast of Chora, is located after the villages of Eggares and Galini. Its waves and the northern wind have made it particularly fond of windsurf enthusiasts and kite surf. Pay attention to the sea currents that are intense in the area. The beach is not organized. There is a beach […]
The sweet has as its main ingredient the fruit of the papilona ( it reminds the fruit quince) . It is made during the winter period when this fruit is ripe. Ingredients: 1 kg of papylona 1 kg of sugar Water (until the fruits and sugar are covered) Directions: We peel the papylona. Cut it […]
