Halki · Naxos interior, Cyclades · Greece

Chalkio

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easy

5/10

best: afternoon, morning

nostalgic, peaceful, vibrant

A local would say...

The last distillery making kitron from a fruit introduced by Alexander's army — try it before this liqueur disappears from history.

A vivid reflection of historic Naxos in the island's fertile interior — full of the handsome facades of old villas and tower houses, legacy of a rich past as the one-time centre of Naxian commerce. The village square is home to the Vallindras Distillery, the last producer of kitron liqueur made from the rare citron fruit — introduced to the Mediterranean around 300 BC. Lanes from the main road lead to a beautiful central square.