Visit and tour the villages of Naxos for a unique experience, and journey into the history and past of the island, with myths and heroes, medieval legends, folk customs that survive intact to this day.
Coastal areas are refreshed by Aegean Sea breezes, the uplands by mountain coolness. Colors alternate, and so do the sounds: the waves, the gurgling waters of a stream, the squeaking reeds, the rustling leaves and so many other sounds accompany the visitor on every step.
Churches and monasteries of rare historical value, mansions and towers, caves, trails, mines, threshing floors and vineyards give these villages a great wealth of sights that is difficult to encounter on any other island.
Visit the many Naxos villages and get carried away by their charm and uniqueness.
The pretty little village of Aggidia on Naxos, built in amphitheatric fashion at the southwestern foot of ...
The pretty little village of Aggidia on Naxos, built in amphitheatric fashion at the southwestern foot of Chrysostomos hill, 3km from Chora, gazes at the fertile Livadia valley below, the main town an ...
The village of Agios Arsenios on Naxos, or Agersani as the locals call it, is one of the largest villages ...
The village of Agios Arsenios on Naxos, or Agersani as the locals call it, is one of the largest villages of western Naxos and near some of the island’s most attractive beaches, Agios Prokopios, Agia ...
The village of Agios Thalleleos is one of the four settlements comprising the community of Melanes, in we ...
The village of Agios Thalleleos is one of the four settlements comprising the community of Melanes, in western Naxos. Its small houses, built in compact fashion next to each other, are spread out at t ...
With small houses close to each other and replete with colorful gardens, the village of Akadimi, in the h ...
With small houses close to each other and replete with colorful gardens, the village of Akadimi, in the heart of the Tragea valley, is as pretty as a picture postcard. The landmark of the village is t ...
The village of Apiranthos, or t’Aperathou in local dialect, is built at the foot of Mt. Fa ...
The village of Apiranthos, or t’Aperathou in local dialect, is built at the foot of Mt. Fanari, at 600m above sea level and 28km from main town Chora on Naxos. Venetian towers, pre ...
Apollonas, the port village of the settlement of Komiaki on Naxos’ northeastern coast, has been inhabited ...
Apollonas, the port village of the settlement of Komiaki on Naxos’ northeastern coast, has been inhabited since antiquity, mainly on account of the marble quarry that extends to the north and west. It ...
Argokili is a small settlement in northeastern Naxos, with superb sea views but best known for the monast ...
Argokili is a small settlement in northeastern Naxos, with superb sea views but best known for the monastery of Panagia Argokiliotissa. Located at an elevation of 550m on the eastern slope of Mt. Amom ...
The village of Atsipapi is a medieval settlement in northeastern Naxos, in the midst of a beautifully lus ...
The village of Atsipapi is a medieval settlement in northeastern Naxos, in the midst of a beautifully lush area with many footpaths that make it ideal for hiking. The settlement itself is considered t ...
Tripodes, or Vivlos, is one of the largest and most picturesque villages in southwestern Naxos, 9km from ...
Tripodes, or Vivlos, is one of the largest and most picturesque villages in southwestern Naxos, 9km from Chora and very near the famous beach of Plaka. The ruins of Plaka Tower and the the chapel of A ...
Vourvouria is a small, picturesque village in central Naxos, situated in a fertile area between two small ...
Vourvouria is a small, picturesque village in central Naxos, situated in a fertile area between two small rivers. According to one version, the name Vourvouria is derived from the word vourla –the ree ...