Guidebook for Naxos
Food Scene
Admittedly, it's relatively far from Naxos (about 15km, 20 min by car), but Axiotissa has maybe the best food on the island (together with Lefteris' taverna). Axiotissa's specials are inspired from Asia Minor and, when they have fresh fish, it's excellent. Just make sure to reserve a table well in advance (a couple of days even) because it's always full in the high season.
55 locals recommend
Taverna Axiotissa
Admittedly, it's relatively far from Naxos (about 15km, 20 min by car), but Axiotissa has maybe the best food on the island (together with Lefteris' taverna). Axiotissa's specials are inspired from Asia Minor and, when they have fresh fish, it's excellent. Just make sure to reserve a table well in advance (a couple of days even) because it's always full in the high season.
This restaurant is in the mountain village of Apeiranthos (which is a must see by itself). It's a bit far from Naxos (about 40 min by car) but it has possibly the best food on the island (try Lefteris' burger and "Sefklodolmades", they are excellent) and the mountain view it offers is breathtaking.
(Lefteris' specialty is local meat products but his cheese pie and the "abelofasoula" are great dishes for vegetarians)
7 locals recommend
Taverna Lefteris
This restaurant is in the mountain village of Apeiranthos (which is a must see by itself). It's a bit far from Naxos (about 40 min by car) but it has possibly the best food on the island (try Lefteris' burger and "Sefklodolmades", they are excellent) and the mountain view it offers is breathtaking.
(Lefteris' specialty is local meat products but his cheese pie and the "abelofasoula" are great dishes for vegetarians)
Lucullus Taverna
Cedar Cafe
Yazoo Summer Bliss
Waffle House
Best ice cream on the island.
Metaxi Mas
Maro's taverna
Ioannou PaparigopoulouHuge - and excellent - portions.
Sightseeing
Portara
Apeíranthos
897 Eparchiaki Odos Apiranthou-Ormou ApollonaTemple of Demeter
One of the most beautiful villages of Naxos. Must absolutely try the "galaktoboureko" at the "Spitiko" café, near the entrance of the village.
81 locals recommend
Chalkio
One of the most beautiful villages of Naxos. Must absolutely try the "galaktoboureko" at the "Spitiko" café, near the entrance of the village.
Iria
Ancient temple of Dionysus.
Apollonas
Drinks & Nightlife
Possibly the best view in Naxos, it also serves coffee and breakfast during the day.
75 locals recommend
1739 Terrasse Cafe
Possibly the best view in Naxos, it also serves coffee and breakfast during the day.
Parks & Nature
Mikri Vigla
Plaka
Agios Prokopios
Moutsouna
Orkos Beach
Παραλία Καστράκι
Pirgaki
Ano Koufonisi
Great for a day-trip, the beaches at Koufonisia are amazing.
Getting Around
Avis Car Hire Naxos
και FilotiouArts & Culture
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ναξου - Archaeological Museum of Naxos
3 Leof. Naxou Eggaron