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Filoti Village

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Filoti is one of the largest and most lively mountain villages in Naxos, located at the foothills of Mount Zas. The village is known for its traditional tavernas, scenic views, and strong local community life.

What to See & Do

  • 🏘️ Explore the neighborhoods of Klefaro and Rachidi 🚶
  • 🏰 Visit the Venetian Barozzi Tower 🛡️ and its marble fountain ⛲
  • ⛪ See the Church of Panagia Filotitissa 🕊️ with its white marble icon screen 🏺
  • 🏔️ Admire the looming peak of Mount Zas 🦅 from the village squares ⛲
  • 💰 Visit the Museum of Hellenic Currencies 🪙 on the main road 📜

How to Get There

  • 🚗 By Car: About 30 minutes 🕒 from Naxos Town (Chora) 🏁
  • 🚌 By Bus: Regular services 🚏 available from the main port 🚍

Travel Tips

  • ⛰️ Popular starting point or stop before the hike to the 🔦 Cave of Zas 🧗
  • 🧀 Try local cheeses like Arseniko 🧀 and local honey 🍯 or lamb 🥩
  • ✨ Visit in the evening when the central square “Gefyra” 🌳 comes alive with locals 🇬🇷

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕚 11:00 AM – Arrive and wander the 🏘️ whitewashed alleys 🚶
  • 🕛 12:00 PM – Visit the ⛪ Panagia Filotitissa and the 🏰 Barozzi Tower 🏛️
  • 🕧 12:30 PM – Lunch at a 🥘 traditional taverna in the main square 🍷
  • 🕝 2:30 PM – Coffee or a local dessert 🍰 under the plane tree 🌳
  • 🕒 3:00 PM – Continue to 🏔️ Apeiranthos or the Cave of Zas 🔦

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Village accessible all day

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Late morning or evening

Location

📌 Filoti Village, Naxos Island, Cyclades, Greece

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