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Melanes The village of Melanes is about 8km south-east of Chora (Naxos town) on the road to Kinidaros. It is one of Naxos’s most ancient settlements, a mountain style village at an altitude of just 63 meters, built in amphitheatric fashion on the slope of a hill overlooking fertile valley with the same name offering […]

Damarionas Damarionas is a traditional village on Naxos. The village is considered mountainous although it is only at an altitude of 230 meters. It is a beautiful settlement built on the south side of the sunny Tragea valley. The village apparently acquired its name from Damaris the Athenian who was amongst the very first to […]

Glinado Glinado is a farming village established around 1650AD and is built on the slopes of a mountainside at an elevation of about 100m, offering a vista to the green fields below. It is 6km south of Chora (Naxos town), with a population of about 500 inhabitants and is one the three villages that share […]

Chalki (tragea) Halki (Chalki) village used to be the capital of the island as well as its main administrative and trade centre. It is located in the centre of Naxos, 16 km from Hora, or Naxos Town in the central area of the valley of Tragea and is now the administrative centre of the municipality […]

Tripodes-Vivlos Tripodes also known as Vivlos is one of the largest and most picturesque villages in southwestern Naxos with its characteristic windmills. It is on the road to the south-west beaches of the island, about 8km from Chora and very near the famous beach of Plaka. Its paved streets are very narrow, lined with whitewashed […]

Myloi Mylos is a charming village located in the heart of Naxos, celebrated for its traditional windmills and rich cultural heritage. Its name, which means “mills” in Greek, reflects its historical role in grain production. Visitors strolling through Mylos will discover narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and small churches that exude the authentic Cycladic charm. […]

Agios Arsenios (Agyersani) Agios Arsenios, also known locally as Agyersani, is one of Naxos’ largest and most fertile villages, located near the beaches of Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios. Surrounded by lush farmlands, it’s famous for its high-quality Naxian potatoes, wine, and agricultural products. The village preserves its traditional character with stone-built houses, narrow lanes, […]

Chora Naxos – Where Tradition Meets the Aegean Chora Naxos, the capital and main port of the largest island in the Cyclades, is the vibrant heart of Naxos and the perfect starting point for exploring its many treasures. Built amphitheatrically around the harbor, the town beautifully blends Cycladic simplicity with Venetian charm, creating an atmosphere […]