Traditional Villages & Where to Eat Like a Local
Where do you truly taste the heart of Naxos?
🏛️ Historic Charm: Cobblestone alleys and Venetian influences.
🍽️ Authentic Taverns: Slow-cooked stews, homemade pies, local cheeses.
🥂 Local Drinks: House wine and Kitron, the iconic citrus liqueur.
🛍️ Traditional Products: Cheese, herbs, and cured meats from village shops.
Village Flavors
Kinidaros – Where Marble Meets Tradition
Perched above olive groves and quarry walls, Kinidaros is known for its marble quarries and musical traditions. It’s a working mountain village with strong character and proud local flavor.
Where to Eat: Stou Vasilarakiou Tavern — a family-run spot known for hearty, everyday Naxian fare. Try the lamb with herbs, fava bean puree, and grilled mountain greens, all accompanied by locally pressed olive oil and house wine.
Filoti – Under Mount Zas
Filoti is nestled on the slopes of Mount Zas and surrounded by olive groves and marble fountains, with a central square that’s perfect for a shaded lunch under plane trees.
Where to Eat: Karra’s Corner — a local favorite run by the Karra family.
Apeiranthos – The Marble Village
Known for its marble-paved streets and mountain views, Apeiranthos is as much a cultural hub as a culinary one.
Where to Eat: Rotonda Cafe – Restaurant– For breathtaking views and modern Naxian dishes made with local products.
🛍️ Don’t Miss
Stou Vasilarakiou in Kinidaros — for homemade mountain cuisine in a local setting
Village Cheese Makers for Arseniko and Graviera.
Rotonda restaurant, before Apeiranthos , for authentic flavors and mountain views.
🧭 Before You Go
🕰️ Go early: Walk the alleys before lunch for the full experience.
🍷 Pair meals with village house wine — often made by the tavern owners themselves.
🎶 Respect the rhythm: Evenings are quiet—no noise, no crowds
📷 Watch your step: Narrow stone lanes and local homes deserve gentle wandering
