The myths and stories surrounding the island's past concerning Gods & other mythological creatures are not only numerous but represent "food" for the imagination of Naxian people and the island's visitors. It is said that Zeus himself sent his son Dionysus to Naxos in order to be brought up by the Nymphs Filia, Kleidi & Koroni. Moreover, one of the tallest mountains in the Cyclades, mount Zas (Zeus) in Filoti, was named after the king of Gods. At the foot of the mountain is Mount Zas Cave, in which Dionysus was brought up.

God Dionysus is believed to have lived on Naxos. Dionysus followers were the Satyrs (men followers) & Maenads (women followers) who were constantly dancing and drinking.

When Theseus, son of Poseidon, left Crete with Ariadne, the daughter of King Minoa, after killing the Minotaur, they arrived at Naxos and moored at Palatia, the little island connected to Naxos town, which was then called Dia after Zeus. According to the most popular myth, as Theseus and Ariadne were sleeping, Dionysus, who had seen Ariadne and had fallen in love with her, visited Theseus in his dream to tell him that he had chosen her to become his wife and demanded that he leave her on the island for him. Theseus, who was also in love with Ariadne, refused to leave her at first, but when Dionysus, who was after all a god, threatened him, he had no choice but to leave. The morning after, when Ariadne woke up and found Dionysus instead of Theseus, she started looking in vain for her beloved, Dionysus proposed her and offered her two gifts: wine from a golden cup and a golden crown with valuable stones made by Efestus. Ariadne, who was at first angry at Theseus for abandoning her, accepted Dionysus' proposal and left Naxos Island with him after their marriage.

God Apollo was also fondly worshiped on Naxos. Apollo's parents were Zeus and Leto. When Leto was on the run, trying to escape from Hera's wrath (Hera was Zeus' wife), she found refuge on Delos Island with the assistance of Poseidon. Apollo and Artemis were born there. Apollo was the god of music and light. In his honor, tyrant Lygdamis tried to build a temple on the isle Palatia but his rule ended before finishing it. Amongst the remains of this temple is Portara, the most famous attraction of Naxos Island.

The Island of Naxos has been named after "Naxos", the King of the Kares tribe who were the island's first inhabitants. The island's capital is Naxos town, also known as Hora. It is quite usual in Greece to name an island's main town after the name of the island itself.

Naxos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, around 4.000 B.C., by the Thraces tribe. But the period of its great development was the Cycladic period, around 3.000 B.C., when several settlements scattered all over the island, mostly gathered on its eastern side. The most developed settlement was found in Grotta, today's Hora (Naxos Town), with thoroughly built blocks of houses, cemeteries & household ceramic utensils. After all, Naxian people are renowned for their great efficiency in handcrafts.

Before the rule of tyrant Lygdamis, during the 6th century B.C., Naxos founded, in collaboration with the city of Chalkida, the first Greek colony in Sicily. In fact, Naxos' colony represents the oldest one due to a temple dedicated to god Apollo discovered at the outskirts of the town. This ancient town does not exist nowadays because of the invasion of the city of Syracuse that resulted in its complete destruction. A modern touristic resort has been built on the ancient ruins, named Giardini Naxos.

During Lygdamis' rule, Naxos developed remarkably in economy & arts. Unfortunately, in 490 B.C. the island fell under the Persian rule and its people were massively slaughtered. After that, various tribes from within Greece conquered Naxos, till its governance was taken by the Romans.

Naxos was an important part of the Byzantine Empire and during the "dark times" of the empire (7th to 9th century) the island flourished economically. The introduction of Christianity comthbined with its great economic development is apparent even today due to the island's numerous churches and monasteries of various architectural styles.

The gradual decline of the Byzantine Empire resulted in the occupation of Naxos by the Venetian Marcos Sanoudos. A new rule was then established on Naxos, where class discrimination was even more apparent. The contribution of the Naxian people to the local lords varied from their agriculture fields to small "gifts" such as cattle or vegetables. A greater immigration flow was marked in the 16th century when various Venetian families moved to the island and acquired a great part of its lands. The dominance of the Venetians is most apparent because of the various towers that exist even nowadays in the most fertile parts of the island. The main purpose of building towers was to protect the island from pirates, but it was also used as a symbol of dominance and superiority of their proprietors.

In the mid 16th century the pirate Barbarossa invaded Naxos and the island was incorporated within the Turkish Empire. Naxos remained under Turkish dominance until 1821, when the Greek revolution against the Turks took place and the whole country was liberated.

Naxos capital town called Hora, is built amphitheatrically on the west side of the island and is one of the biggest ports of the Aegean Sea. Hora has numerous shops, bars, cafés and restaurants which attract the majority of locals & visitors. The emblem of Hora is the little island that extends from its coast, Palatia, with Portara, the remains of the ancient temple dedicated to god Apollo. Portara is a monument like a door standing alone without a wall attached at its sides. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, right during sunset time.

On the top of Hora, you will find the Castle town called Kastropoliteia, built by Marcos Sanoudos, the Venetian conqueror. The Castle, which used to be his palace, is the remaining sign of the class discrimination during the Venetians' reign. The lords lived there, completely detached from the lower class ("the people"). Kastropoliteia is an imposing intermixture of Venetic & Cycladic architecture, full of narrow alleys, mansions & small tower-houses.

The Castle had three main entrances (doors), from which only two are saved today: the "Grand Door" at the north side, used by the honoured inhabitants & guests, and the "Side Door" called Paraporti, at the south side of the settlement.

Nowadays only one tower is saved, the Tower of Krispi, also known as Glezos or Aperathitisas tower, which operates as a Byzantine Museum. In the place of Sanoudos Palace, Ursuline School and Monastery was built, hosting today several cultural events.

Except for those monuments, you should also visit:

• The Jesuits' Commercial School, today's Archeological Museum of Naxos

• The Della Rocca Barozzi Tower, which operates as a Venetian & Popular Arts Museum

• The Catholic Cathedral at the centre of Castle's square, a specimen of the Medieval era

• The Church of Panagia Theoskepasti & the Metropolitan Orthodox Temple

• Kapela Kazatza which is supposed to have been the chapel of Marcos Sanoudos

Within Naxos Town, the visitor has the chance to walk among exceptionally renovated mansions, having served as the residencies of nobles, the upper-class. They are a magnificent evidence of the wealth and power the upper class possessed in those faraway times. Having been perfectly restored, the mansions present the typical interior décor and authentic character, with art pieces and furnishing of the Venetian conquerors' residencies.

We indicatively propose some of them:

• Domna Sommaripa Mansion - one of the best restored mansions with exceptional Venetian furnishings and a magnificent view of Hora

• Koronelli Palace or Residence of Dominique Mertroud - Koronelli - The family's coat of arms adorns the marble of its east window and the garden still gives out scents from the past

• Greque - Delarokka Mansion - The coat of arms of Frangopoulos, the English consul and the coat of arm of England are just a piece of art and the monumental decoration preserved perfectly takes the visitor through time

Apart from Hora, Naxos has a number of villages and small settlements to delight its visitors. Alpine, lowland or coastal villages, whichever you choose, you will discover unique environments and traditions. We suggest you start the island's exploration with the beautiful alpine part.

• Apiranthos

At a distance of about 30km from Hora, Apiranthos is called the "marble" village, due to its alleys paved with marble. A village with its own distinct folkways and dialect, it is best set apart by its residents' inclination to arts & culture.

There is strong indication that Apiranthos has been inhabited since ancient times, a fact that contributes to its deep and outstanding tradition. Take a stroll through its fairytale alleys, have a Greek coffee in one of its traditional coffee houses called kafeneia and make sure to try out the local products.

• Filoti

Divided in two parts, on two separate slopes and traversed by a creek at the bottoms of mount Zas (the tallest mountain in Cyclades), Filoti is a central-inland village, near Apiranthos & Halki. Its view from far away is imposing and impressive. You can combine your visit to Filoti with hiking or climbing on mount Zas in order to see the natural water springs at about 1km distance from the settlement. Then, follow the indicated path to Zeus' Cave and take a look at its stalactites. As you are coming down from your walk, the several restaurants, cafes and shops will be waiting to refresh you with their specialties. Don't miss to visit Barotsis tower and the churches of Panagia Filotitissa and Panagia st' Aria. On your way out of Filoti have a look at Himarros Tower.

• Sangri

Sangri is situated at about 12 km distance from Hora on a small hill overseeing the plateau beneath it. Sangri is not only a significant sample of the island's architecture and history, with the Folkloric Museum operating in the old church of Aghios Eleftherios. The island's most important Archaeological Site of Giroulas lies at the south side of Sangri, with the archaic Temple of the goddess Dimitra and the Archaeological Museum. In the same area is located the Castle of Aparilou, an indicative Byzantine structure.

CLIMATE

The climate of Naxos can be characterized as the typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers & mild winters. Temperatures can rise to 28ºC in July & August humidity levels are also high (approx. 70%). Due to the island’s position, in the middle of the Cyclades islands, the phenomenon of the Meltemi (north western or eastern wind) during the summer months is more intense. That is why Naxos is renowned as the perfect place for windsurfing and other water sports.

TELEPHONE

National prefix for Greece is +30 if you are calling from abroad. All numbers in the capital Athens start with 210 and are followed by 8 digits (e.g. 210 3227400).
Area Code for Naxos: +30 22850 xxxxx If you wish to call abroad, you have to start by dialing the other country’s national prefix (i.e Germany is 0049, England is 0044 etc.) and continue with the area code and the number where you wish to call.

CURRENCY

Euro €
Euro Coins: 1 and 2 euro coins (gold and silver colour) 10, 20 and 50 cents (gold colour) 1, 2 and 5 cents (copper colour) 1 euro = 100 cents/centimes
Euro Bank Notes: come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. It is not always easy to receive change from a 200 and 500 euro note.

BY AIR

You can reach Naxos by air and land at Naxos National Airport “Apollon” within 45’ minutes. The airport is located 1 km from Naxos town (Hora), a distance that can be covered in 5 minutes. Due to the lack of public transportation, the only way to reach Naxos town is by taxi. Taxis are usually waiting outside the airport but it is advisable to have a radio taxi number with you.

Naxos National Airport Tel.: +30 22850 23292-23969/Fax: +30 22850 24816
Athens International Airport Elefterios Venizelos www.aia.gr

Olympic Air: For accurate timetables and ticket costs visit the Olympic Air website www.olympicair.com. Tel.: 801 801 0101/ +30 210 3550500
Office at Naxos Airport Tel +30 22850 23043

BY BOAT

The island of Naxos has one port, which is located next to the town of Naxos.

The main port to take you to Naxos from Athens is Piraeus, but there are also ferry departures, especially high-speed ferries, from the port of Rafina, which is closest to the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

To reach Naxos by sea, there are two types of ferries; the high-speed ferry which takes approximately 2h30-3h30 and the normal ferry which is much slower and takes approximately 6-7 hours.

You can also travel to/from Naxos by ferry from/to other Cyclades Islands.

Blue Star Ferries Naxos (normal ferry). For accurate timetables and tickets costs visit the Blue Star ferries website www.bluestarferries.com

High Speed Ferries Naxos (fast ferry). For accurate timetables and tickets costs visit the Hellenic Seaways website www.hellenicseaways.gr

LOCAL BUSES

Tel.: +30 22850 22291

The local buses depart from Naxos town (Hora) with destination several of the island’s villages & beaches. Before starting out, be sure you are informed about the timetables in order not to face unexpected difficulties.

TAXI SERVICE

You can also get around Naxos by taxis; you will find the main taxi stand at Hora. You are advised to ask for the fare before getting into the taxi in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. They can be hailed on the street or after booking an appointment.

Radio Taxi Service Tel.: +30 22850 22444

RENT A CAR OR MOTORBIKE

The best way for you to visit the majority of the attractions on the island is to use a car or motorbike.
Most of the rental agencies are situated at Naxos Hora but you can find various more at Aghios Prokopios.

BANKS & ATMs

In case you need a bank in Naxos, you will find most of them in Naxos Town (Hora). All of the banks provide also ATM services. Note that all credit cards internationally recognized are accepted in most of the island's restaurants, bars & shops.

Banks opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.00 - 14.30 Friday: 8.00 - 14.00

MONEY EXCHANGE

Banks exchange all major currencies in cash, travellers' cheques or Eurocheques; the commission is lower for cash. Post offices exchange cash but not travellers cheques, and usually charge lower commissions than banks. Travel agencies and larger hotels change cash and travellers cheques but usually charge higher commissions than banks.

POST OFFICE

The Greek post is called ELTA and you can find the main post office of the Island in Naxos town (Hora). Post Boxes in Greece are YELLOW for normal post, usually with 2 slots for INTERNAL POST (meaning inside Greece) and post for ABROAD. RED Post Boxes are rarer and they are used for EXPRESS mail. REGISTERED mail is always handled and given a receipt for at the POST OFFICE.

Post office in Naxos town Tel.: +30 22850 22211

POLICE STATION

In Naxos town, Tel.: +30 22850 22100/+30 22850 23280

In Filoti, Tel.: +30 22850 31224

In Chalki, Tel.: +30 22850 31224

In Koronida (Komiaki), Tel.: +30 22850 52247

MUNICIPALITY OF NAXOS

In Naxos town, Tel.: +30 22853 60100

In Drimallia, Tel.: +30 22850 32647/Tel.: +30 22850 32648

•    Radio Taxi: +30 22850 22444
•    Tourist Police: +30 22853 60146/171
•    Port authority: +30 22850 22300
•    Weather Forecast: +30 22850 22465/1448
•    Elpa (Car Breakdown): +30 22850 23097/10400

INTERNATIONAL PRESS

You can find International Press in various shops in Naxos Town and other touristic places.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

•    Police: 100
•    Fire Department: 199
•    Ambulance: 166

HEALTH

•    Health Center/Hospital At Naxos town: +30 22850 23333/+30 2285060500
•    Health Center At Apiranthos: +30 22850 61206
•    Health Center At Filoti: +30 22850 31404
•    Health Center At Koronida (Komiaki): +30 22850 52213
•    Health Center At Chalki: +30 22850 31206


PHARMACIES

•    Naxos town: +30 22850 25718/+30 22850 22241/+30 22850 26666
•    Aghios Prokopios: +30 22850 42888
•    Chalki: +30 22850 31218

Naxos competitive advantage in gastronomy products is its variety of cheese. Try the savoury "arseniko kefalotiri" (hard white cheese), "ladotiro" definitely accompanied by raki (an oily cheese made after putting arseniko kefalotiri in a container with oil for more than three months), sweet mizithra (cheese without salt with very low fat), "anthotiro" (similar to mizithra but slightly salted), "ksinomizithra" (sour mizithra) with an added pinch of pepper for a special savoury ending and, the most popular, the graviera of Naxos with its delicate & exceptional taste.

Naxian potatoes, famous for their exceptional taste, are considered to be the best in Greece. Worldwide exported, they are usually cultivated in the area of Livadi in Naxos and can be savored either fried, boiled, roasted or in a salad.

It is a traditional pie stuffed with many herbs, spinach, oregano, fennel, onions and spring onions, raisins & olive oil. It is baked in the oven or fried in a pan and it contains neither eggs nor milk.

It's a local specialty made with a young lamb stuffed with various herbs such as white beets, fennel, garlic and local olive oil. The plate is garnished with local Naxian potatoes and accompanied by red Naxian wine.

Try Naxos marmalades from various fruit and vegetables and delicious syrupy preserves, called "small-spoon" sweet. Don't forget to take back home a jar of local honey, as Naxos has a considerable variety of products from bee-keeping. A special type of honey produced in Naxos is "rikomelo", a thick honey made from the heath tree.

Naxos has a tradition in producing wine. Even since the Homeric times, vineyards had been cultivated and great quantities of wine have been produced. The wine was very popular and had even been exported to great cities throughout Europe & Asia. Every autumn, in the Smyridohoria villages, in the north of the island where emery was extracted, the production of a fine wine takes place, called by the locals “the nectar of gods”.

Apart from the wine, the visitor in Naxos should definitely try the Kitron, which is a liqueur with exceptional taste made by distilling the leaves of the citron tree.
Do not miss out in taking a sip (or even more…) of raki, the spirit made by distilling the remains of the grapes which have been previously used for producing the wine. The production of raki takes place each year, between October & November.

Mostly during the summer season, the island is full of cultural and religious events and fairs. The most common festivals are the religious related ones, the celebration of each region's holy saint and protector. Traditionally the celebrations took place out in the country and the atmosphere was unique. Nowadays, the main spots for feasts are the tavernas situated on each village's main square with traditional music, food and wine.

Apart from the religious festivals, various cultural events are scheduled constantly at the island's restored Towers.

You will find below the most popular events, so be sure to update your agenda during your stay!

"Dionysia" is organized by the Municipality of Naxos and it embraces a series of cultural and artistic events, such as theatrical performances, concerts, painting and photography exhibitions and the "Wine Feast". The festival is held through time in honor of Dionysus who, according the myth, was raised in Naxos.

In summer time the Municipality of Drymalia also organizes a series of events, which take place at the mountain villages of Naxos. The festival includes artistic exhibitions and, mainly, revivals of old traditions and customs.

Naxos Festival has been staged during summer since 2001 at Bazaios Tower, located 12km from Hora. The festival is an opportunity for artists from various art fields to interconnect and exchange ideas and performances. The main idea was the maintenance and elevation of this historic monument along with upgrading the cultural aspect and tourism of Naxos. The festival features performances in collaboration with Greek and foreign institutions and international artists. For more information visit www.bazeostower.gr.

Inside Horas's Castle, in Della Rocca Barozzi Tower, the present Venetian & Popular Arts Museum, various celebrations are held each summer. Violin concerts, jazz or traditional folklore music concerts, book presentations, exhibitions and theatrical performances are amongst the usual events. The festival takes place at the Tower's specially configured Old Cellar and the side yard.

On the 23rd of June, the eve of Ai Giannis celebration, Klidonas celebration overwhelms the island. Ai Giannis, or Aghios Giannis, is considered to be the one who reveals things to come, so the tradition has it for young women to wait for their future husband to be indicated through the following procedure: the "rizikaria", which are fruits or vegetables each marked by men with the initial of their name, are put into the jar with the "still water" and the next day each girl chooses randomly one of them. This way she can recognize to whom it belongs. The event is celebrated by putting fires in central spots of the village and tradition wants men to jump three times over the fires. Klidonas is celebrated with full participation of young people and visitors who come to attend this special event. The festival peaks with live traditional music and dances, food & wine till early in the morning.

In early autumn, Naxos is in great euphoria due to the grape harvest. In all the villages people gather to collect the grapes and wash barrels for the production of wine and Raki. They crush the grapes, put the must in the barrels to ferment, collect the remains of the crushed grapes called "tsampoura" and produce Raki by distilling them. During these days, friends and family gather around drinking and eating and the visitors have the opportunity to experience one of the most traditional and interesting procedure of the Island.

• The feast of Panagia Argokoiliotissa. It takes place on Holy Friday, before Easter, at Koronos village and it is the most important holy feast of the island. The believers flock to worship the holy icon of the Holy Mother which is considered to be miraculous and handmade by Evangelist Luke himself.

• Aghios Thalalaios feast. On the 20th of May at Thalalaios village with traditional music and eating.
• Aghioi Apostoloi feast. On the 29th of June at Melanes village and holds for 3 days.
• Aghios Nikodemos Agioreitis feast. Aghios Nikodemos is the protector of Naxos and he is celebrated on the 14th of July mainly at Hora. After the church service, the icon of Aghios Nikodemos is being processed throughout Hora's alleys and by nightfall a great feast takes place at Hora's port in honour of the saint with traditional music, food and fireworks.
• Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the greatest holy celebration of the island and takes place on the 15th of August throughout the whole island. In some of the villages the celebration is held on the 14th & 15th August, whereas at Filoti it holds for three days in intense traditional style.

• If you are travelling for the first time to Naxos it's advisable to rent a car or bike instead of using public transport. This way you will have the chance to visit & see at your own leisure all its hidden treasures.

• If you decide to take a taxi, agree to the price of the route before getting into it in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.

• In order to avoid sunburning keep in mind that Naxos is a typical Greek destination with a hot sun shining from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., so carry at all times sun block & sunglasses. Moreover, in order to avoid seasickness, be sure you have with you pills or other medication.

The best way to explore Naxos is to follow one of the plenty hiking & biking trails that run across the island. Due to the island's considerable size & its numerous interesting villages, hiking & biking activities are the most common than other means of getting around the island. The enthusiasts of the kind, though, may not only find it a way of transport but also as a sightseeing experience. We recommend going up mount Zas (the highest mountain of the Cyclades) and test your limits by climbing down to the nearby cave of Zas. The route ends at Filoti village. Though difficult and time-demanding, you will be left with the most exciting memory.

The routes are many and vary from alpinism to merely taking a stroll through Naxos' magnificent villages and plains.

For sea sports' fanatics, Naxos is one of the most recommended destinations due to its large and windy beaches. Windsurfing, water skiing and other fun sports are most common in the majority of the island's organized beaches (Aghios Prokopios, Aghia Anna, Aghios Georgios etc.). The variety of choices is not at all limited to these "extreme" sports: beach volley, mini soccer and the "classic" sports such as basketball, volleyball & football are common and can be played throughout the island's several courts.

If you are not a hiking fanatic and ignore the trekking proposals, you should definitely try the night stroll throughout Naxos town, Hora, & its castle. You will discover beautiful alleys, decorated with several small art & gift shops, cozy cafes & restaurants that will captivate your senses and make you ask for more.

"Climbing" up the road from town's castle to Aghios Ioannis Theologos little church will lead you to the most magnificent and breathtaking view of the whole Naxos Town, especially during sunset. The ascending will take about 30 minutes and you will have the opportunity to enjoy all this magnificent view in an almost private space.

Halki is one of the best restored villages in alpine Naxos. Full of old mansions with nicely preserved balconies, tiled roofs & paved yards, the scenery in Halki is a demonstration of the prosperity of its residents through time. Do not omit to have a Greek coffee in one of its quiet cafés and visit the Vallindras Distillery, not only for its marvelous products but for its well preserved neoclassical building as well. Before leaving, take a look at the Gratsia - Barotsi - Frangopoulou and Markopoliti - Papadaki Towers, the churches of Panagia Protothronos, Agios Artemios (its murals date back to the 9th century), Agios Georgios Diasoritis and the Ecclesiastical Byzantine Museum.

It is almost certain that after your visit to Naxos you will want to take home with you various products or gifts made on the island. Except for the gastronomy products, you can find a variety of handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, decorative staff or pieces of clothing and footgear.

The majority of the touristic and commercial shops are gathered around in Hora, but during the last few years the market is expanding outside Hora, on the central roads to other settlements. Below you will find listed some of our suggestions.

Vallindras Distillery

In the mainland’s heart, Halki, you will find the renovated old Distillery of Vallindras, where Kitron was produced. Nowadays it serves only as a selling point of the liqueur but the tour in the spaces of the old production unit is quite impressing.
Halki village, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 31220

Era

The home of spoon sweets, Era is situated at Halki and you should not miss to buy a jar of lemon or apricot sweet. Right behind the commercial part of the shop you can see the space in which the sweets are prepared real time.
Halki village, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 31009

Cheese Making Industry of Naxos

Established in 1990 at the intersection of Melana and Potamia village, the Cheese Making Industry of Naxos offers a great variety of milk and dairy products according to the island’s tradition.
Naxos Store
Saint Isidoros, Galanado Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 24918
Fax: +30 22850 29385
E-mail: [email protected]
Athens Store
Ethnikis Antistasis 18, Chalandri
Tel.: +30 210 6837758
www.tyrokomia-naxou.gr

Koutelieris Super Market

You can find a Koutelieris Super Market in Hora and Aghios Prokopios. A variety of biological local and various international products at very competitive prices.
Hora Store
Tel.: +30 2285025963, +30 22850 29395
Fax: +30 22850 25633
Aghios Prokopios Store
Tel.: +30 22850 41940

Tziblakis Traditional Shop

You can find the shop in Hora, on its large commercial street. Tziblakis shop is a family business dating back to 1938 and it offers a great variety of traditional local stuff such as dairy products, olives, olive oil, honey, raki and Kitron, handmade baskets and ceramics and various other handmade utensils.  
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 22230, +30 22850 22096
E-mail: [email protected]

Women’s Traditional Cooperative Association of Apiranthos

It was founded in 1987 at Apiranthos village and you can find its traditional weavings throughout the island, but mainly in the villages of Apiranthos, Komiaki and Moni. 
Apiranthos village, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 61436

Fish & Olive Collection

At Halki, where you can find decorative stuff made of clay and marble.
Halki village, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 32829, +30 22850 31771

Naxos Victor Beads

A great selection of strings of beads of semiprecious stones and silver, lucky charms and jewelry are the main products of the shop. Have a stroll through its marvelous merchandising and place your order if you wish to have a personalized souvenir.
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 22696
E-mail:[email protected]
www.victorbeads.com

Pagonis Leather

The owners of the shop have been involved in making leather goods since 1940. This family business has been supplying Naxos market with leather shoes and accessories of innovative designs and exceptional quality.
Hora, Naxos
Tel: +30 22850 24501
E-mail: [email protected]
www.naxos-leather.com

Tribal Collection

A great variety of fashion clothes, shoes and accessories located at Naxos’ Hora.
Hora, Naxos
Tel: +30 22850 26675, +30 22850 26119
E-mail: [email protected]

The Loom

Ecological Greek clothes and accessories and olive-based cosmetics in Naxos’ Hora.
Hora, Naxos
Tel/Fax: +30 22850, +30 22850 25531 
E-mail: [email protected]

Onira Glika Shop

Located at Hora, in this colourful pretty shop you can find a variety of jewelry and small art pieces.
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 24689

Hliaxtida

This fairytale shop offers great gifts for the little ones. Children books, wooden toys and various cute little things all gathered together in Hliaxtida.
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 24850
E-mail: [email protected]

The Old Bookstore

Find here a considerable number of Greek and foreign book titles, as well as other bookstore stuff.
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 22512
E-mail: [email protected]

Petalouda Art Gallery

The gallery is situated at Hora and it functions since 1998. Its specialization is in modern and contemporary sculpture, painting and photography. A visit through its exhibitions is strongly recommended.
Hora, Naxos
Tel/Fax: +30 22850 24782
Mobile: +30 6950 427064
E-mail: [email protected]
www.petalouda-art.com

Christos Boulaxis Atelier

The artist has been born and raised in Naxos, Engares village. His work consists of mosaics, marble sculptures and various decorative stuff depicting of the island’s traditional style.
Engares, Naxos
Mobile Tel.: +30 697 41 80 387
E-mail: [email protected]

Fillipa Floraka Gallery & Workshop

Specializing mostly in painting, the gallery also provides from time to time various workshops. It is quite remarkable that its owner organizes various participations in large art competitions for her students, such as the International School Art Program of Unilever and has also sent various projects of the apprentices to Tate Modern Gallery in London.
Hora, Naxos
Tel.: +30 22850 25114
Mobile: +30 6940599922
E-mail: [email protected]