Best Villages to Visit in Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of Cyclades, and the largest settlement on the island is Chora. In the picturesque alleys are shops, taverns, bars, and restaurants.

However, Naxos has, except for Chora, many other villages that are worth visiting. In fact, on this island, you can find some of the most picturesque villages in Greece, where the traditional and folklore elements take you on a trip back in time.

Apiranthos

Apiranthos or Aperathos is a village in the mountains of Naxos, about 26 km from Chora. It is a charming village that you easily fall in love with. The Venetians, who once occupied Naxos, influenced the architecture of the settlement.

Halki

This village was once the capital of Naxos, and it keeps the nobility of its old glory. The Byzantine churches, the arched doors, and the Venetian towers give an essence of a past time.

Filoti

Filoti is a village, built amphitheatrically on the highland of Naxos. It is 18 km away from Naxos capital. It is connected to the mythological past; According to the myth, Zeus, the father of Gods was born in the Zas cave, close to the village.

Apollonas

Apollonas is a small fishing village in the northeast part of the island, 40 km away from the capital. What brings tourists here is, among others, the gigantic statue of Kouros. It is 10.5 meters tall, and it stands at the entrance of the village.

Tripodes or Vivlos

On the highlands of Naxos, there is one more village that is worth visiting. Tripodes, also called Vivlos, was only recently discovered by tourists, and for that, it keeps its original, authentic colors. According to the census, it is one of the most populated villages of Naxos.

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