Archaeological Museum

The Naxos Archaeological Museum contains an impressive collection of Cycladic art and sculpture, one that reportedly even rivals the compilation of artefacts in the Greek capital city of Athens.

• Web:

  www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?ID=1116

• Address:

  Chora, Naxos

• Phone:

  +30 2285 022725

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 8:30am–3pm

Bazeos Tower

Originally built as a monastery, this castle now serves as a space for cultural activities. It is best-visited in July and August, when it hosts the annual Naxos Festival and becomes the site for multiple musical and theatrical performances, readings, exhibitions, and more. The building itself dates back to the 17th century, and has been recently refurbished.

• Web:

  www.bazeostower.com

• Address:

  2km west of Sangri Village, Naxos

• Phone:

  +30 2285 031402

Cedar Forest of Alyko

Alyko in the island's southwest is known for its lush cedar trees stretching along acres upon acres of land.

• Address:

  Alyko, Naxos

Distillery Vallindras

The tiny distillery offers travellers to Naxos an opportunity to look behind the scenes of how the island's very own kind of liquor — "kitron" — is made. A tasting of citrus liquors is offered at the end of the tour, and visitors are welcome to purchase kitron-themed souvenirs at the adjacent shop.

• Web:

  www.naxos.gr/vallindras-distillery/?lang=en

• Address:

  Main Road, Chalkio, Naxos

• Phone:

  +30 2285 031220

Diving

The waters around Naxos hold a plethora of marine treasures: from the eerie remains of sunken ships to colourful fish and curious underwater creatures swimming an arm's length away. Several companies offer professional training courses and necessary guidance through local waters to experienced divers.

• Web:

  www.bluefindivers.gr

• Address:

  Blue Fin Divers, Agios Prokopios, Chora, Naxos

• Phone:

  +30 2285 042629

Eggares Olive Press Museum

The Olive Press Museum is a curious local attraction, where visitors are granted insight into the behind-the-scenes makings of olive oil and other olive-derived products. At the end of the tour, guests are invited to take part in a sampling of the high-quality items and foods on sale.

• Web:

  www.olivemuseum.com

• Address:

  Eggares, Naxos

• Phone:

  +30 22850 24180

• Opening hours:

  April through September: daily 9am–6pm