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 […]
What are the 5 villages to visit for the first time in Naxos? Readers of My Naxos chose and voted through our facebook page. Aperanthos: The famous Apiranthos is 32 km northwest of Chora. A characteristic feature of the village is the traditional architecture of the stone houses, the well-preserved churches and the four museums. […]
The sandy beach of Agiasos is located southwest of the island. It is an ideal destination for sea baths of families with children as its waters are shallow and crystal clear. At the ends of the sheltered sandy beach of Agiasos there are rocks, while the trees are bounded by the beach. There are […]
The village of Apollonas is 54 km northeast of Chora. The picturesque port, the statue of Kouros and the beach of the village, are the reference points of the area, as well as a reason for an excursion to the northern part of Naxos. The small sandy beach of Apollo is breathtaking when there are […]
On the eastern side of the island is the picturesque harbor of Moutsouna. It is the port of Aperanthus. The history of the emery is connected with the area, since the air train brought to the harbor the precious ore from the mountains of Naxos. Next to the harbor is the beach with fine sand […]
Potamia village is 9 km southeast of Naxos Town. Mesi, Ano and Kato Potamia are built in a fertile valley with lush vegetation and running waters. It is a terrestrial paradise, because at all times of the year, the river running with water from the mountain springs gives life and keeps the area and crops […]
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 […]
The village of Damalas is 15.5 km southeast of Chora. It is one of the smallest villages of Naxos, it is built at an altitude of 300 m and stands out for the architecture of the stone houses. Its narrow stone-built alleys will take you to the center of the village and its hospitable inhabitants […]
