Traditional

It''s the largest island of Cyclades, a fertile land with hardworking people that capitalized to the maximum on the natural abilities of the island, agriculture, cattle-breeding and fishing. Citron, potatoes, grapes, wine and cheeses from Naxos are well known.
The wine-pressing and the "chatzanemata" (the making of tsipouro, a white spirit) is a party occasion for the locals. They preserve the customs and traditions of the island with the "koydoynatoys" and "kordelatoys" during Mardigras, the "Klydona" on June 23rd, the local recipes, the fairs, the folk dances, the "kotsakia" (two-verse poems).
Naxos is also known for a few days or for long vacation. You will come across a society that consists of warm and hospitable people that is the real beauty of Naxos.