Naxos isle is the largest island of the Cyclades in the crystal blue-green waters of the Aegean Sea. Ancient structures, fortified mansions, and traditional Greek foods are around every corner. This island is famous for its handcrafted cheeses made from farm-fresh goat’s milk and local herbs and seasonings. This laid back island of gorgeous beaches offers a retreat from the crowded tourist-laden destinations of the Greek isles. Naxos is a place to experience the true culture of the Mediterranean.
Archaeological Museum of Naxos
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The Archaeological Museum of Naxos preserves the arts and personal items from as far back as the final days of the Stone Age up to the beginning times of the Christian Era.
Geological Museum of Apeiranthos - Free
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The Geological Museum of Apeiranthos
is housed on the first floor of the Cultural Centre of Naxos and provides visitors with educational displays and geological maps of the area.
Portara
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Portara
is located on the small island of Palatia, once a hill on the island of Naxos before the Mediterranean Sea levels rose, now connected by a causeway.
Church of Panagia Drosiani
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The Church of Panagia Drosiani is a single-story cluster of buildings topped with domes built in the Aegean-style of the 6th century AD.
Chora Naxos
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Chora Naxos is the capital city of the island of Naxos, the largest in the group of islands, the Cyclades.
Filoti Naxos
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Filoti Naxos is a village in the Tragea region located on two steep hillsides at the base of Mt. Zas. The city of flat-topped houses and narrow streets is speckled with traditional cafes and taverns along the town square.
Agios Prokopios
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Agios Prokopios is a village with a popular beach a few miles from Chora Naxos where visitors find shimmering blue-green waters lapping at the soft sandy beaches.
Agios Georgios
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Agios Georgios is a cluster of homes, boutique hotels, and cafes nestled between the wide-mouthed valley and the pristine waters of the bay.
Dine at Scirocco Restaurant
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Scirocco Restaurant opened its doors in 1995 when two brothers wanted to share with the world the finest cuisine prepared by the best chef they know, their mother.