Some of the best spots to visit in Naxos

Discover this majestic island with our local guides and their extensive knowledge.

Temple of Demeter

Archaeological site: 530 BC

One of the earliest Ionic temples, built completely from Naxian marble. Based on the finds, the sanctuary was probably dedicated to Demeter or perhaps Kore.

  • Ancient Temple of Demeter

  • 6th century Christian basilica

  • Archaeological museum

45 minutes

History

Moderate

Damalas

A glimplse back in time

A small, quiet village at the central part of the island that lets you travel back in time and see what life was like in centuries past.

  • Traditional pottery workshop

  • Old olive press

30 minutes

Arts & Crafts

Easy

The Old Venetian Capital

One of the most picturesque little towns of Naxos

It only takes a few steps into this beautiful place to know it’s seen some glorious days in the past.

  • Kitro Distillery

  • Fish & Olive art gallery

  • 6th century christian basilica

  • Marble workshop

  • Two grandiose Venetian towers

60 minutes

History

Light

Kaloxylos

The source of power & the Green Gold

A serene little village with wonderful little alleys and artistically painted doors and windows

  • The first power plant of Naxos

  • Old olive press & olive oil tasting

  • Unesco folklore museum

45 minutes

Arts & Crafts

Easy

Filoti

The largest village of all Cyclades

Dubbed “the cheese capital of Naxos”, at the very center of the island, this beautiful town has a lot to show for.

  • Fasolas Old Market

  • The Barozzi Venetian tower

  • 17th century church with an interesting background story

60 minutes

History

Moderate

Apiranthos

A unique place with a special history and spoken accent

A wonderful place to visit. Have lunch, taste the local delicacies, or just visit the numerous museums here.

  • A unique village made of marble

  • A large Venetian tower, open to public

  • Four interesting museums

90 minutes

Arts & Crafts

Easy

Kouros

One of the three abandoned ancient statues of Naxos

At almost 6m height, this is a testament to the ancient craft of chiseling statues directly on the mountain rocks

  • 570BC Hellenistic period statue

30 minutes

History

Light