The morning bells of seventh-century Panagia Protothroni echo across Halki as elderly ladies sweep their pink-painted doorsteps and the aroma of fresh galaktoboureko drifts from the village kafeneion. This is Halki, Naxos’s former capital and my favorite mountain village, where Byzantine frescoes share narrow lanes with artist workshops and the island’s only traditional kitron distillery … Read more
The Apollonas Kouros is the largest known colossal statue found in Greece and it lies, abandoned, near the ancient quarry that its marble came from. It’s free to see, open 24 hours, and easy to find, near the fishing village of Apollonas on the northeast coast of Naxos Island. What’s a Kouros? A Kouros is … Read more
Not quite sure if you should choose Naxos or Paros for your next holiday? Here’s the definitive guide to choosing between the two – from their towns and beaches to their nightlife and day trip options, best places to stay, eat and drink – here’s how to choose the best one for your vacation. Paros … Read more
Naxos is a large island to explore and it’s difficult to see a lot of the island without a complicated set of bus rides, hiring a car, or having an ATV rental Naxos Island adventure! But how much does an ATV cost, which are the most reputable rental places, and where should you go on … Read more
Scooter hire is popular on Naxos because it’s the largest Cycladic island to get around and this article, “Scooter Rental Naxos,” is the most comprehensive comparison on the Internet of the costs and companies, places to go with your scooter, and all the FAQs about scooter rental in Naxos. Naxos is the largest island in … Read more
Author’s Note: Naxos, for me, has it all – I use it as a base for Greek island hopping. It is archaeologically rich, even for the Greek islands, and I love how friendly the locals are. I promise you you’ll fall in love with Naxos and like me, keep coming back here. If you are … Read more