Villages
Apeiranthos is a beautiful, mountainous village in the center of Naxos. Surrounded by green landscape and maintaining its elegant architectural style, Apeiranthos remains untouched by tourism. is a picturesque mountain village with a beautiful name that means many flowers. Apeiranthos is located 32 km from the capital, between two green valleys, at an altitude of 650 meters. Apeiranthos is one of the most beautiful and charming villages of Naxos, full of wonderful houses made with fine marble. It has many good taverns and cafes. (26 km east of Chora).
The village of Halki is located in the central area of the region of Tragea which is the biggest olive cultivation area of the Cyclades, 16 km from Hora, or Naxos Town. Halki has a long history and was once the capital of Naxos as well as its main administrative and trade centre. The many Neoclassical houses and buildings testify about the past wealth and power of the village. Many well-preserved Venetian Towers and fine Byzantine churches can be found in the area such as the 9th century Church of Panagia which is one of Naxos oldest churches and houses some beautiful Byzantine and post-Byzantine frescoes.
The Vallindra Citron distillery is in the heart of the village and can be entered for free. You are given a tour of the site where the famous Kitron of the area is made. It is interesting to see the workings up close and the tour gives plenty of interesting facts, not least that the liquid is actually made from Citron leaves.The tour ends, naturally, with some sampling of the product as well as Ouzo which is also made here. ( 16 km south east of Chora ).
Filoti is situated on quite a steep hill and the main street is lined by picturesque cafes and restaurants. The surrounded nature is gorgeous with green and mountainside views. ( 18 km south east of Chora ).
Potamia is a village famous for the production of fruits. It is close to Medieval towers, old mills and running water. Potamia, whose name means riverside, actually consists of three villages: Ano Potamia (Upper Riverside), Mesi Potamia (Middle Riverside) and Kato Potamia (Down Riverside). The name derived from a wonderful river that crosses these three villages and cold during nights take sweater with you it worths it. (26 Km from Chora ).