Naxos Local Products

Naxos has established itself as an affluent island in terms of agricultural production, serving not only the locals, but also mainland Greece.



Firstly, Naxos has an array of local dairy products. These include fresh pasteurised milk, fresh cream, butter, and a selection of cheeses. Specifically, the Naxian Graviera, Mizithra [a hard cheese used for pasta], Manouri [soft cheese], Xynotyri [sour cheese], Anthotyro [a soft cheese] and Naxian Kefalotyri [a hard salty cheese]. Needless to say Naxos has a ripe beef production industry, so don’t be surprised if you see occasional cow or two. Vineyards are seen all over Naxos, local wine is ample, and can be sampled all over Naxos in local taverns, so long as you ask for it, particularly in the wine growing areas near Filoti, Koronos and Koronida.



Possibly Naxos’ most well known local product is Kitro, a famous aperitif liquor made from the fruit bearing its name. The first distillery producing Kitro was established in 1896 in Chalki – at the Vallindra distillery in Chalki (+30 22850 31220), worth a visit and a tour during your visit to Chalki. More local products include potatoes, tomatoes, onions, olives, olive oil, honey and herbs. Naxian marble is also considered to be one of the finest in the world.



Local products are sold everywhere in Naxos In Chora, you may purchase local products at the following stores - Tsimplakis (+30 22850 22230) Promponas (+30 22850 22258) Naxos Dairy Products (+30 22850 26018)

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