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TOWNS / VILLAGES

Naxos Town
Agios Arsenios
Apiranthos
Apollonas
Chalki
Eggares
Filoti

Galini
Galanado
Glinado
Kinidaros
Koronida
Koronos
Melanes

Mesi
Moni
Potamia
Sagri
Scado
Tripodes

FILOTI

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Back on the main road, the traveler passes through
Damarionas and Halki, two villages where the local aristocracy
lived in fine Neoclassical houses.

Further east along this road lies Filoti, built in amphitheatrical fashion on the foothills of Mount Zas.

It is the biggest village of Naxos and the most densely populated of all.

FILOTI VILLAGE

Walk to its narrow roads and discover an entirely different part of the village at each corner. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the hills of Mount Zas

SIGHTSEEING

You definitely have to go to Zas Cave to see the rare stalagmites. In the cave, the most important findings of the Prehistoric Times have been found.

One hour further down from Filoti you will see Chimaros Tower, a four floor round stronghold of the Hellenistic Times built at an isolated area and bow being reconstructed.

ENTERTAINMENT

Many taverns and cafes, especially at the square of the village.

EXCURSIONS - SPORTS

Use Filoti as your base to get to know the other villages of the island.

Follow one of the footpaths that start from Filoti village and you will discover Naxos` countryside.

TRANSPORTS

Many busses through the day that connect Filoti with Chora and the other villages of the island.

USEFUL TELEPHONES (AREA CODE: 02850)

Police Station	31224
Municipality	31341
Telephone Company OTE	31000
Taxis	31328

TRIPODES

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The village of Tripodes (or Vivlos) with its characteristic windmills. You will find it on your way to the south-west beaches of the island. Its roads are very narrow and in the signs it is written as Vivlos only.

The village is famous due to its 40 small churches that decorate its beautiful countryside, the friendliness and hospitality of its inhabitants, its historical background and its archaeological monuments.

SIGHTSEEING

The three windmills on a hill in the village.

From Tripodes the view of the west coast of the island is amazing. There is also a clear view of the island of Paros.

TRANSPORTS

Many busses from Chora.

USEFUL TELEPHONES (AREA CODE: 02850)

Municipality 41481

APOLLONAS

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The old small settlement off Apollon has undergone tourist developments in recent years. The kouros and the crystal-clear waters are the main attractions.

SIGHTSEEING

The Kouros of Apollonas.

The road is ending up at the little seaside village of Apollonas, situated on a sandy bay to the north-east of the Chora. A short distance away from the village is an ancient marble quarry, and at the entrance to the quarry lies a kouros ten meters along, which has been there for centuries.

KORONOS

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Koronos, on the eastern foothills of the Koronos mountain,is picturesque in its valley of well-watered vineyards. Its inhabitants have long been employed in the hard work of the emery mines, but at the same time they have always seized any opportunity for festivities.

SIGHTSEEING

Beautiful houses and alleys and a clear air from the mountain. The scenery from the road to Koronos is extremely beautiful and breathtaking.

Due to its mountainous view one cannot tell that it is an island village.

SAGRI

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The village of Sagri is built on a fertile hill full of olive trees and with a magnificent view. It is only 11 kms from Naxos Town.

SIGHTSEEING

Sagri is the community that connects history with the most beautiful beaches all over Aegean sea. In Sagri you will find the Ancient Demeter temple called Yria, Byzantine churches and Monasteries, Venetian towers and traditional houses and windmills.

The beaches of Alyko, Glyfada, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla and Orkos are among the most famous beaches of the Aegean both for swimming and surfing. They all belong to the community of Sagri.

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