In the center of the island of Naxos, specifically in the village of Filoti, there is a museum hosting the Hellenic Monetary Collection. Location: The Hellenic Monetary Collection is located in Filoti, a few meters after the main square of the village, on the road to Aperanthos. What we will see there: Nikolas Moustakis, the […]
In an old and carefully maintained building in the Old Market, in the city of Naxos, there is the The Koutelieris Folklore Collection for 28 years. Vasilis and Katherine Koutelieri created the collection in 1975. There the visitor will see objects from the everyday life of Naxians in the last centuries, as well as important […]
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 […]
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
