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The marble village Apiranthos on Naxos

The most picturesque village on Naxos is Apiranthos located about 25 kilometres east of Naxos Town. On the way to Apiranthos you pass Halki and Filoti, which are two beautiful villages, but none of them will come up in the same class as Apiranthos, the most beautiful village on Naxos. The inhabitants originate from Crete and have a special dialect.

The marble village of Apiranthos on Naxos in the Cyclades.

The marble village of Apiranthos.

One of many worn stairs in Apiranthos on Naxos.

One of the many stairs in Apiranthos.

One of five museums in Apiranthos on Naxos.

At the beginning of the village is a small museum.

ATMs on Naxos.

Even one of the ATMs is made of marble.

Apiranthos is an incredibly charming and picturesque mountain village that most people fall head over heels for just after a few metres. All cars and scooters are prohibited, the villagers use small utility mopeds and donkeys in the narrow and meandering alleys to transport their goods. It is an enormously popular excursion destination, sometimes the village is completely invaded by tourists. If you want to be a little by yourself, you should come early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Taverns and restaurants in the square of Apiranthos on Naxos.

The square of Apiranthos is located at the beginning of the village.

If you only want to see one village on Naxos, you should go to Apiranthos.

A slightly smaller square, also covered in marble.

The impressive defense tower Tower of Zevgolis in Apiranthos.

When entering the village, you first notice the marbled streets, the old houses from Venetian times and the aged and worn steps leading up to the upper part of the village. Many stops at the tavernas at the first square, but there is much more to discover further into the village.

Ride a moped to Apiranthos on Naxos.

Transport in the village is done with small mopeds...

Donkeys on the island of Naxos in Greece.

...or with donkeys.

Apiranthos on Naxos in the Cyclades is known for its fine arts and crafts and embroidery.

There are many arts and crafts and embroideries to buy in Apiranthos.

If you like shopping for ceramics, go to the village of Apiranthos on Naxos.

If you like ceramics, you've come to the right place.

Continuing along the narrow delightful main street - which stretches through the entire village - one soon arrive at the next square, here is Taverna Platanos which has taken its name from the large plane-tree shading the square. Here, under the plane tree it is lovely to be seated, the taverna also has a section with spectacular views overlooking the valley. Continuing further into the village, the touristic will decrease and the Greek everyday life will take over. It is especially noticeable if you walk further up in the village. If you only have time to see one village on Naxos, choose Apiranthos.

Churches, taverns and squares in the village of Apiranthos on Naxos.