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 ...

The village of Galanado on Naxos, which is built in amphitheatric fashion and with views of the lush valley of Livadi and of Chora further beyond, is said to derive its name from the French word galan ...

Galini is a small farming village on Naxos built in amphitheatric fashion on the western side of the Eggares valley, with pretty houses and well-tended flower gardens. It overlooks the olive groves, o ...

The village of Glinado on Naxos is a farming village, one the three that share the fertile Livadi valley –the largest of the island in its southwest and after which they are collectively named as Liva ...

The small village of Damalas, spread in amphitheatric fashion at the foot of Lagos hill in the valley of Tragea, is visible from many other locations on the island and offers fantastic views. Presentl ...

Situated on the southern side of the olive groves in the Tragea basin, the picturesque village of Damarionas, with its mansions, whitewashed houses and alleyways, churches in the authentic Cycladic st ...

The village of Danakos is a small picturesque village situated deep in a gorge at the foot of Mt. Zas, on Naxos’s eastern side. It is one of the island’s oldest settlements, with references by Homer a ...

Eggares is a small farming village in the midst of a fertile plain still bearing the marks of blissful times that left an indelible impression on prominent writer Nikos Kazantzakis in his teens, at th ...

The small settlement of Kadis Village on Naxos is situated south of the village of Keramoti, on the hill of Vouno. Its name is derived from the Turkish word (of Arab origin) for “judge” (“qadi”). It i ...

The small seaside village of Kalantos with a population of roughly 100, is situated at the southernmost part of Naxos. Its rich wetland area is home to many migratory birds. Directions for access Kala ...