Atsipapi Atsipapi is a small, quiet settlement in the northeastern part of Naxos, known for its traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere. The village is located at an altitude of approximately 580 meters, offering panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, and is an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic experience of island life away from […]

Kourounochori Kourounochori is a small village built on the slopes of a mountainside with much greenery around it, situated in the heart of Naxos. Time seems to have passed and left this village untouched. It is one of four beautiful villages in the Melanes valley. Because it has been built on the lush slope of […]

Messi Messi is a small, quaint village in the north-eastern area of the island situated 43km from Chora (Hora – Naxos town), on the main road between Skado and Apollonas. The traditional village has approximately 100 inhabitants most of whom are emery miners. On the way from Messi to the village of Apollonas is the […]

Kinidaros Kinidaros is located very close to the centre of Naxos island, about 15km east of main town Chora (Naxos town) nestled on a rocky hillside and about 400m above sea level. It is situated next to the island’s marble quarry surrounded by olive, plane and oak trees and has about 400 permanent inhabitants. The […]

Keramoti Keramoti is located right at the centre of Naxos Island at Stavros Keramotis (Keramoti cross), which is the largest intersection of rural roads on the island, roughly 25km from main town Chora (Naxos town). It is surrounded by lots of greenery and High Mountains because it is built deep amid a nature-rich ravine with […]

Skado The village of Skado lies 38km from the town of Naxos (Chora) the capital of the island, right after the village of Koronos on the eastern road axis of Stavros Keramoti – Apollonas. It is one of the smallest traditional villages on Naxos, located on the slopes of Mt. Koronos and built in amphitheatric […]

Moutsouna Village Moutsouna is the largest of all settlements on Naxos’s eastern coast. It is adjacent to the island’s only natural harbor and is a picturesque hamlet with a respectable number of rooms-to-let and fish tavernas lined along the beach. The old emery works cable installations are still present, creating a throwback picture to the […]

Komiaki The mountainous village of Komiaki (or Koronida) is at the northern part of Naxos and can be reached either by the village of Apollonas or by the village of Koronos. Its name is derived from the ancient settlement of Komi and more recent mention of Komiaki is found in medieval documents dated c.1537. The […]