THE ENCHANTING TOUR
Duration: 5 hours
Type: Easy
Hotel Pick Up
TOUR POINTS:
Damalas
Crafts of the past
The quaint village of Damalas maintains the last traditional pottery factory on the island, owned by a 4th generation potter. Attend the process of transforming the clay into art. One of the old manual oil mills of Naxos, recently restored, is also visitable.
Halki
Spell of nobility
Halki village stands out for its heritage and long history, as it once used to be the old capital and the main trade and administrative center of the island. The charming little town with its unique non islander architecture of neoclassic mansions, is the perfect place to visit.
Strolling among the narrow walkways surrounded by the natural smells, sounds and tastes of the village we end up at Vallindras Kitron distillery where the renowned Kitron liqueur is produced.
Filoti
The cradle of Zeus
Located at the foot of Mt. Zas and built amphitheatrically on two hills, Filoti is a vivid center of agriculture, livestock and local customs. Apart from the square with the cafes under the Platanos (plane tree), the church of “Panagia Filotissa”, the cobbled alleys, discover the old commercial neighborhood of Fasolas a restauration project of forgotten crafts and trades.
Apiranthos
Indomitable spirit
Situated in the mountainous part of Naxos, Apiranthos allures with its authenticity.
Among the astonishing views, the marble paved alleys, the imposing towers, the stone build houses, the small museums and the well-maintained traces of the past, Apiranthos is prominent for its fine textures, cultural heritage and unique traditions.