In one of the alleys of the village of Chalki is hidden a taste treasure. In the “ERA” store of Yannis Mandenakis you will discover unique and unforgettable flavors. Jams and sweets from Yanni’s hands. And when we say “from his hands” we mean that the whole process of preparation, from the sorting of fruits, […]
Chalki: Taste for free the traditional Citron liqueur
Published on :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 […]
Homemade sweets and Greek coffee in Chalki
Published on :Within the narrow streets of picturesque Chalki, you will find Christina’s shop. The always-cheerful hostess prepares freshly prepared desserts every day, with the chocolate pie and the orange orchard making a difference. You can enjoy your coffee from early morning until your drink late at night.
The legendary Galaktoboureko in Chalki
Published on :On the main road of Chalki there is the ‘Spitiko Galaktoboureko” ( homemade galaktoboureko). As its name suggests, you will find the island’s best galaktoboureko. Delicious, fresh and with pure products of Naxos. The recipe is secret and goes from parents to children. During the summer you may need to vistit the store twice or […]
Chalki
Published on : The village of Halki is 15 km east of Naxos Town. Its mansions, imposing towers and Byzantine churches testify that the village once experienced glory times. Halki – otherwise known as Tragea – was the capital of the island many years ago. It is one of the villages that will impress you both with […]