Naxos Island, Naxos Greece, Koronos

Naxos Town and Villages - in Naxos Island

Naxos, Koronos village Koronos is 34 kilometres away from Naxos Town and it is one of the most beautiful and lesser known villages of Naxos Island. It is a stepped village, scrabbling up two opposite mountain sides and renowned for its emery mines.

The village can be approached from three different junctions off the main road. The most common is the one where the bus stop is.

The locals are very friendly and the visitor is always welcome and easy blend with them.



The local Folklore Collection Museum is worth a visit. The church of Agia Marina is the patron Santa of the village and celebrations take place on 17th of July (Santa Marina Day). A turning off to the right, 500 meters prior to Koronos, leads to the church of Panagia Argokiliotissa (4 Km) which is beautifully situated on a hill and has an excellent view.



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Naxos Town

Naxos Town
The capital and the port of Naxos Island. Lively town with Venetian castle, museums, places to visit and entertainment.

Potamia - Melanes
Picturesque villages in the fertile area of Melanes and Potamia.

Galini - Eggares
Just 5 and 7 kilometres north of Naxos Town, in the verdant Eggares Valley. Amitis is the nearest beach.

Filoti - Halki
Beautiful and traditional villages in the heart of Naxos. Halki was the administrative centre of Naxos Island.

Apeiranthos
Picturesque village at 650 metres altitude. Very popular. Streets are paved with marble. Nearest beach is Moutsouna

Koronos
Stepped village on two opposite sides of a mountain. Beautiful and unique setting.

Keramoti
Excellent village, full of walnut trees and surrounded by mountains. Starting point for walking tours.

Sagri
Plenty of monuments, very important place in antiquity and byzantine times. Very convenient on the route to the southern beaches.

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