At the port of Chora, in the area in front of the Metropolis, is located the On -Site Archaeological Museum with significant exhibits from the settlement of Grotta. Location: It is located in the square in front of the metropolitan temple, 300 meters from the port of Chora. What we will see there: At the […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
In the northernmost village of Naxos, Apollonas, the visitor can give a chance to him and visit one of the most important archaeological sites without paying . To be more spesific, your visit to the archaeological site of the statue of Kouros of Apollonas is completely free. You can freely enter the area, approach the […]
In the beautiful village of Filoti, the visitor has the opportunity to see all the exhibits of the Collection of Greek Coins, of Nikolaos Moustakis. With this visit you make a quick trip to the history of Greece through the coins that are exposed. In particular, a collection of coins and banknotes that were released […]
