The villages of Chemaros and Tsikalario are 17.4 km east of Naxos Town. Although it is one of the small villages of the island, they have a rich history and excellent locations for the visitor to discover. Their characteristic feature is the large areas of greenery and crops. History and Monuments: At the entrance […]
Damarionas is located 17 km southeast of Naxos Town. It is built at the foot of Mount Rachi, in a verdant area and is characterized as a traditional settlement due to its unique architecture. History and Monuments: Damariona is estimated began to be built in 1400 AD. Some scholars argue that the village was […]
The village of Melanes is 8 km east of Naxos Town. It is a village with lush vegetation and great history. Melanes’ taverns are famous for the coq au vin ( rooster in wine) made with thick pasta and vension. Characteristic of the village beyond the rich vegetation are the running waters and the […]
The village of Filoti is 18.3 km east of Naxos Town. It is the largest village on the island and the Cyclades. It has a rich history, many and important monuments, and the wider area is for those who love hiking, as there are many walking trails. Its picturesque square with the plane tree […]
The famous village Apiranthos is 32 km northwest of Chora. Characteristic of the village is the traditional architecture of the stone houses, the well preserved churches, the windmills and the four museums. The inhabitants of Apeiranthos love the village very much, and this seems to be how careful every corner is. From the entrance of […]
The village of Koronos is located 30 km northeast of Naxos Town and rightly National Geographic named it as one of the most beautiful villages of Cyclades. The whitewashed houses, the history, the tastes and the inhabitants with the linguistic idiom and the kotsakia (improvised poems) classify it as one of the most popular destinations […]
Kourounohori village is located 8.2 km east of Naxos Town. It is a gorgeous village built in a wrapped in green ravine. Characteristic of Kourounohori are the orchards, tracks of olive trees and the running waters. History and Monuments: In Kourounohori the visitor can wander through the alleys with the whitewashed houses and the blooming […]
Mesi’s village is located 32.1 km northeast of Naxos Town. It is a verdant and scenic village with rich traditions lost through the centuries. History and Monuments: The village of Mesi was named after its geographical location: It is located in the middle( mesi) of the distance from the villages Skados and Apollonas. The […]
The village of Agios Arsenios is 7 km southwest of Chora. It is one of the most fertile villages of Naxos. Its inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, livestock and tourism. History and Monuments: Aghios Arsenios, or Agersani, as it is said by the locals, took its name from the chapel near the village. 1 km […]
Skado is 34 km northeast of Naxos Town. It is a village “drowned” in the green. Its traditional houses sprout through the dense vegetation and you seem to be “hidden” within the unique natural landscape. History and Monuments: In rich vegetation it is said that it owes its name because it is considered to have […]
