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naxos, greece guide: fortified kastro & farm-fresh cooking
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items experience a more traditional side of greece preparing lunch at a local farm and indulging in all the island has to offer—from naxian cheese and potatoes to meltemi gusts powering wind-based watersports for the ultimate first time in naxos, greece ex...
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things to do in naxos 🏰
where to eat in naxos 🧀
things to do in naxos 🏰
explore the winding labyrinth of chora, prepare a greek lunch on a traditional family farm, and shred some waves with the help of the meltemi
as the major agricultural island in the cyclades, it only makes sense to visit a traditional family farm. prepare a full greek lunch with naxon cheese and potatoes during this 4-hour group cooking experience 🍅
Perivoli Naxian Farm Cooking Class
the most confusing part of naxos that i didn’t truly understand before visiting, the town of chora itself is built into the remains of a 13th-century venetian castle—so unlike other landmarks, there’s no entrance ticket needed or opening hours. simpl...
Venetian Castle
the best sunset spot on the island, flock to this peninsula with the rest of the crowd to watch the sun descend through the open portara gate. buskers and musicians play around the connecting pier and walkways, creating a lively atmosphere at the arc...
The Temple of Apollo
it turns out kitesurfing is not the same thing as wing foiling (which is what i had mistakenly assumed i signed up for), but you can try either watersport with no experience at all! the center provides all the gear needed alongside your private guide...
Amouditis Kitesurfing Center Naxos
where to eat in naxos 🧀
from traditional tavernas to a bakery i found going solely off smell, these are the best restaurants in naxos to enjoy meals prepared with the island's signature ingredients
rooftop restaurant at the top of the kastro overlooking the old town and ocean beyond. the coolest feature is a collection of old teaching materials from the ursuline girls’ school outside the ground floor entrance. these historically relevant cultur...
AVATON 1739
a traditional taverna outside the old town, this oceanside spot works for a quick and casual lunch where you can try rooster in the greek dish pastitsada 🐓
Taverna
taste the island’s local liqueur kitron harborside, which was first distilled from citrus tree leaves in 1896 at the chalki village of naxos. various concentrations are colored differently in green, yellow, and clear varieties to differentiate betwee...
Kitron Cafe
tucked in the winding corners of the kastro, the smell of freshly baked bread wafting out the window drew me here. a truly traditional bakery, bring cash to secure a loaf from the wood oven—and be sure to look on google (not apple maps) for the locat...
The Old Bakery
watch the sun set from this elevated beach bungalow where you can select a fish from the ice box and get it grilled these greek way—they’ll even de-bone it tableside! 🐟
Nissaki Restaurant est. 1971
the best loukoumades spot in naxos, they deep fry these babies in a cart outside the cafe creating the perfect light yet crispy texture. chocolate and honey with cinnamon are the way to go 🍩
Rendez-vous cafe