What to do and see in Naxos, South Aegean: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

September 5, 2021 Terina Blouin

A spot of white in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the island of Naxos is a unique blend of ancient ruins and beach culture. The largest of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos is the childhood home of none other than Zeus, king of the gods. Upon arrival in Naxos, hike over a causeway to Palatia, where the Portara, a stone gateway to an ancient temple that no longer exists, stands alone, the symbol of the island. At sunset, the views of the island, and the sea beyond, are breathtaking.
Restaurants in Naxos

1. Philema Food Tours

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Philema Food Tours

Private and Semi-Private Food & Culture Tours

2. Fantasy Rent a Car

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Fantasy Rent a Car

At Fantasy Rent a Car you will find a wide range of reliable and new cars for comfortable and safe routes. In addition, our trained partners will make your vacation unique by sharing with you information and "secrets" about the beautiful island of Naxos!

3. Melissinos Jewellery

Court Square, Naxos Town 843 00 Greece +30 2285 024033 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/JewelleryMelissinos/
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Melissinos Jewellery

Reviewed By NorthStar366286

Here I found an amazing variety of jewelry and the most amazing service. Christina understood exactly what I was looking for and she showed me this incredible collection to choose from. Their friendliness, the variety of jewelry and the pricing are the things that make this shop a great place to spend some hard earned money. Definetely coming back next year for more!

4. Naxos Cafe

Old Market Street, Naxos Town 843 00 Greece +30 2285 026343 http://m.facebook.com/pages/naxos-cafe/47365083135?id=47365083135&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2Fnaxos-cafe%2F47365083135
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Naxos Cafe

Naxos Cafe, music hall,shisha bar, in the old market of Hora Naxos is waiting for you!!! Coffees-snacks,cocktails...

5. Soocre

Kastro Faragas, Naxos Town 843 00 Greece +30 694 277 0989 [email protected] http://www.soocre.com/
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6. Folklore Museum Florios Chorianopoulos

Kaloxylos Kaloxylos Village, Naxos Town 84300 Greece +30 697 402 6967 http://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9B%CE%B1%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF-%CE%9C%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF-%CE%9B%CE%B1%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B7%CF%82-%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%87%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%A6%CE%BB%CF%89%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%
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Folklore Museum Florios Chorianopoulos

7. Fish & Olive

Plateia Halki, Chalkio 843 02 Greece +30 2285 031771 [email protected] http://fisholive.com
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Fish & Olive

The elegant Fish & Olive gallery was opened in 2006 by Mrs Niki Goulandris. Here, the hand-made ceramics and jewellery of Katharina Bolesch and Alexander Reichardt are displayed to their greatest effect. As well as the exclusive work of these accomplished artists, the gallery also presents paintings, etchings gouaches andaquarelles by national and international artists as well as lithographs by Fish & Olive Creations, lamps and sculptures in Naxian marble and unique olive tree sculptures in metal. FISH & OLIVE ART OF THE AEGEAN The boutique outlet for the Fish & Olive brand is located at the heart of Halki a few steps away from the Fish & Olive Gallery. The boutique stocks the exclusive ceramics of Katharina Bolesch and the jewellery of Alexander Reichardt. Also available are exclusive olive wood products as well as finest quality cotton T-shirts and cookery aprons featuring Fish & Olive design motifs. The boutique is also the exclusive outlet in the Cyclades for the award-winning extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Mercouri family from their biodynamic olive groves in the Peloponnese. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS The work of Fish & Olive Creations is celebrated worldwide. The latest news is that Fish & Olive will have major exposure this year (2017) at one of the world's great aquarium and exhibition centres, The Deep, in the UK city of Hull, which is this year's UK City of Culture. Alexander has been selected as one of six artists each of whose work will be exhibited for a two-month period throughout the year in a celebration of the world's oceans and marine environment. The year will culminate with Alexander's exhibition in November/December 2017. The works of Fish & Olive were exhibited, in January 2013, at the National Art Center in Tokyo, representing Greece. In 2007, a major exhibition of Katharina's work was staged at the Design Museum (iittala Group, Arabia Museum) in Helsinki. Katharina's ceramics were displayed at the Academy of Athens during the 2004 Olympic Games and have been featured at the United Nations in New York. Alexander's work has close associations with the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Athens and the prestigious Cretaquarium.

Reviewed By lmacker22 - Boston, United States

Fell in love with this beautiful art gallery while vacationing on the island of Naxos with my family. Exquisite pieces of handmade ceramics and jewelry! You will not want to miss this one! Can't wait to go back again and visit this beautiful place!

8. Naxia Sweet Home

45 Exarxopoulou, Naxos Town 843 00 Greece +30 2285 022529 [email protected]
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Naxia Sweet Home

We are a family business. We produce homemade candies using local flavors like sage, kitron, lemon, orange, mastic, ouzo, lime chili and many flavors for the young children. All the production takes place in front of the visitors who can have free taste of hot and fresh candies and can discover their favorite flavor.

Reviewed By What-I-think2 - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States

Pick up extra jars, you will thank me. I am just finishing the last jar of candies. Even though it reads best before July 2019, it’s still hard, sweet and delicious. The best handmade hard candy I’ve had. It’s just delicious. I hope they will accommodate my request and ship to my home in Florida, USA.

9. Vioma

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Vioma

Vioma means experience. The word Vioma comes from the verb vio or bio which means ‘to live’. It‘s the experience that we gain throughout our lives, which forms our character and gives in our daily life unique meaning. ‘Vioma’ provides experiences to whoever would like to immerse themselves in the Naxian way of life. On an island where history has aided in the formation of a wealthy and stable cultural infrastructure, our unique gastronomy and culture allow us to generously share our bounty with our friends. Cookery lessons, activities and cultural events will take place all year round in chosen areas of Naxos, enabling visitors to familiarize themselves with the island’s natural wealth and way of life. Katerina Andrielou

10. Naxia Gi

Chalkio 84302 Greece +30 698 483 4434 [email protected] http://www.naxiagh.gr
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Naxia Gi

Naxia Gi it's a store in Chalki, Naxos that specialized in Honey, Spices and Herbs. We have honey from Naxos and from all over Greece too. More than 60 different kind of spices, special types of teas and herbs. Also a big variety of jams and sweets.

Reviewed By Babette444

This wonderful shop is run by a very passionate and dynamic couple and this reflects in their products. You’ll find herb infusions for all kinds of things, propolis, beeswax balm, healthy seeds and nuts and all sorts of natural products. Great shopping and lovely to meet Manolis and his wife that are full of knowledge. Thank you

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