#chalki

Naxos is an interesting island with varied landscape: from endless sandy beaches to lush valleys. Tragea valley is full of olive, plane and oak trees, vines and fruit groves – a landscape reminiscent of mainland Greece and dotted by eight beautiful villages.

Chalki is one of those villages! Tradition has it that its name derives from a family of bronze smiths that were settled here by the Venetian rulers (chalkos=bronze).

The wonderful neoclassical mansions with the large balconies, the adorned roofs and the paved courtyards bear witness to past prosperity. Its noteworthy sights include the Church of Panagia Protothroni, which has been in uninterrupted service since 1052, the imposing, 17th century Barozzi Tower and the pretty mansion housing the historic Vallindras distillery, which has pioneered the renowned citron liqueur.

Have you ever visited Chalki village? It is definitely worth a visit on your next vacation in Naxos!

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18/07/17 Chalki, Greece