Halki & Vallindras Kitron Distillery
Χαλκί
The former capital of the Tragaia valley, with neoclassical buildings, a Byzantine church and the Vallindras distillery, which has made citron liqueur since 1896.
Halki is the central village of the Tragaia valley. In the 19th century it was Naxos's inland capital. It has neoclassical mansions, a Venetian tower and the Byzantine church of Panagia Protothronos, which contains 9th- to 13th-century frescoes. The Vallindras distillery in the village has been distilling Kitron, Naxos's signature liqueur made from citron leaves, since 1896. Visitors can see the old stills and taste the products for free. The narrow lanes also have pottery shops, handmade textile shops and cafés. It is about 16 km from Chora.
Opening hours
Open all day; winery approx. 10:00–18:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Filoti
- Panagia Drosiani
- Kouros of Flerio
- Mount Zas & Cave of Zeus
- Bazeos Tower
- Apeiranthos
- Temple of Demeter (Gyroulas)
- Koronos