Koronida in Naxos

If you drive south from Apollonas (on the northern Naxos) you will pass several villages, some are well worth a visit. About 5 kilometres from Apollonas, the road turns right towards the village of Koronida (or Komiaki, the former name of the village). There are approximately 500 inhabitants living in Koronida, most of whom are engaged in cattle breeding and agriculture.

View of Koronida.

Koronida seen from below.

The road to Koronida twists through a beautiful valley that in spring is full of broom shining bright yellow, and you will for sure pick up the camera. Traffic is minimal, usually one is alone on the road.

Church with a beautiful spanish broom in Koronida.

Just before you arrive at Koronida, there is a small beautiful chapel garnished with broom on the left side. And the camera comes up again. When you reach the village you are met by a cemetery with two churches, one of them is one of the oldest on Naxos.

The Byzantine church in Koronida is one of Naxos' oldest churches.

Koronida is a sleepy and genuine village where the tourists is met by curiosity. Villagers stops and looks to ponder over why you have taken the hardship to drive all the way there. The village is situated in a verdant valley and the houses are climbing up a hillside.

Cafe and mini market in Koronida.

Stop here for a while and give the winding alleys and worn steps a chance. There is a serenity that is unique. Take a seat at a kafenión and enjoy the extraordinary everyday life in a traditional Greek mountain village.

Raki production in rural Koronida, or Komiaki as the village is also called.

Waterfall below Koronida.

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