Naxos: Bus Tour Around the island

Our first stop is Demeter ‘s temple Apart from the impressive monument ,you ll have the chance to visit the archeological museum. We continue our tour and have our next stop at Damalas, a cute little village in the heart of Tragea valley ,where we will enjoy a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and the traditional restored olive press. Then we drive to Chalki, where you can walk in picturesque alleys .Then we head to the oldest Byzantine church of Panagia Drossiani Our next stop is the most famous village of Naxos, Apiranthos, the “marble village”. We drive towards the North part of Naxos island and we end up on the Northest edge of Naxos, at Apollonas village ,a small typical Cycladic village ,ideal for swimming or just relaxing at the various cafes by the sea. On our way back we stop at the impressive Kouros statue and then we head back to Chora, following the North-Northwest coast of the island, enjoying view of Agia tower and North Cyclades islands.

1. 1

   Temple of Demeter

   20 min

   This magnificent temple has been made exclusively of the finest quality Naxos marble and dates back to the 6th century BC.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1.5 hours

   The small village of Damalas, spread in amphitheatric fashion at the foot of Lagos hill in the valley of Tragea, is visible from many other locations on the island and offers fantastic views.

3. 3

   Halki

   1 hour

   The village of Halki in Naxos (or Chalki) is located in the central area of the region of Tragea, the largest olive cultivation area of the Cyclades, 16 km from Naxos Town. Halki has a long history and was once the capital of Naxos, as well as its main administrative and trade center.

4. 4

   Apollonas

   1.5 hours

   Apollonas in Naxos is a lovely fishing village. It is named after Apollo, the Olympian god of light and music, and is inhabited since ancient times.

5. 5

   Apollonas Kouros

   20 min

   The remarkable statue of a Kouros is located outside the village of Melanes, in the countryside of Naxos.

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