Apeiranthos
Απείρανθος
A mountain village known as the “Marble Village,” with streets paved in marble, a Venetian tower and four small museums.
Apeiranthos sits on the slopes of Mount Fanari in central Naxos at an altitude of about 600 metres. Most of its residents are descended from Cretan immigrants, and the village keeps its own dialect and traditions. Local marble is used extensively for the streets, steps and houses, which is why it is called the “Marble Village.” Other sights include a 17th-century Venetian tower and four small museums: archaeological, geological, natural history and folklore. The square's cafés serve local cheese and desserts. It is about 27 km from Chora. Cars must be parked in the car park at the village entrance, and the village is explored on foot.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Panagia Drosiani
- Filoti
- Halki & Vallindras Kitron Distillery
- Koronos
- Mount Zas & Cave of Zeus
- Moutsouna
- Kouros of Flerio
- Chimarros Tower