EXPLORE NAXOS ISLAND!
Overview
This relaxed three-hour walking tour invites visitors to explore the most picturesque areas of Naxos’ Old Town and its historic castle while gaining insight into the island’s culture and history, from ancient times to the present. It’s an ideal way to enjoy a leisurely, engaging, and educational evening in the heart of Naxos.
Location: Naxos Town (Chora)
Naxos Castle, also known as Kastro, is the historic Venetian quarter of Chora and was originally built to protect the Sanudo fortress. Its construction was overseen by Marco Sanudo, the Venetian conqueror who established control over the Aegean in 1207. Stones and marble from a preexisting ancient acropolis, including blocks from the Portara, were reused in the fortress’s construction.
