Naxos Marble Village

Being the first greek island to work with marble naxos led the way in creating some fantastic and memorable structures.

Naxos marble village. Escape in naxos car rentals court square 84300 naxos town naxos island cyclades greece tel. The marble of naxos. 3022850 25560 tel. Known as the marble village the mountainous settlement has an authentic character with wonderful houses made of marble arches venetian towers marble paved alleys and charming squares eluding a different atmosphere in the cyclades.

All around the village are nice little squares with cosy cafes and taverns to spend a calm day. And yet it is this one group of five mountains near the area known as kynidaros a village 400 metres above sea level and 15km east of naxos town that has been supplying local artisans and marble craftsmen as artifacts found testify as far back as the neolithic age. Skado is one of the smallest village of naxos located on the north eastern side of the island and surrounded by wild natural beauty. The venetian architecture and elegant houses made with fine marble make up a fantastic scenery.

Koronos a stepped village is is one of the most beautiful villages in naxos island. Apeiranthos or t aperathou is a pretty village on the slops of mount zas at 650m altitude. Halki or tragea once administrative centre is a beautiful village with long history. Its stunning natural landscape combined with its nostalgic charm make this village a must visit in naxos.

30 6976 825 183 email. Influenced by the venetians apiranthos village is full of marble houses ornate balconies and doors with coats of arms above. The village of apiranthos is one of the most beautiful villages of naxos located on the central part of the island. The island also gave birth to extremely skilled stone carvers and craftsmen who have highly sought after.

Is a picturesque mountain village with a beautiful name meaning plenty of flowers apiranthos is located 26 km from the capital between two green valleys at an altitude of 650 metres. Apiranthos is one of the most beautiful and charming villages of naxos full of wonderful houses made with fine marble. Located in the heart of naxos 32 km from the island s capital apiranthos is surrounded by lush green valleys. Ancient marble quarries are located on agios ioannis hill in the north part of naxos and near apollonas as well as in the central region of melanes some unfinished ancient pieces like the kouros of apollonas or the two kouroi of flerio are found in these quarries.

It s almost hard to believe that just one area on naxos has been the natural resource of marble since prehistoric times. Distinct in style from other naxos villages apiranthos is a scenic mountainous settlement set between two verdant valleys seemingly untouched by time. Modern quarries are located near the village of kinidaros in the central part of the island.