Green landscapes, whitewashed houses, flowers and well-kept yards, orchards and endless sandy beaches, crystal clear seas overlooking the endless blue of the Aegean Sea and good, quality food, are some of the many characteristics of Naxos that make those who have already visited it return and those who have not yet known it eager to discover it.
NAXOS ISLAND - GREEK CUISINE & FLAVOURS
Naxos is famous for its excellent quality dairy products and especially for its cheeses, with Arseniko and Naxos gruyere being the trademarks of Naxos cuisine. In the category of cold cuts, the protagonist is ham, which resembles prosciutto with a more spicy and salty flavor. It is forbidden to leave the island without trying and buying the famous Naxos potatoes for home.
Among the traditional dishes of Naxos, the most notable are Rosto – pork cooked in a pot with wine and garlic, Kalogeros – Naxian veal with eggplants and cheese, Patoudo – goat or lamb stuffed with cheese, herbs and liver. On the island, you will have the opportunity to taste well-cooked fresh fish and seafood, delicious lobster and shrimp pasta, marinated anchovies and grilled octopus.
Among the local sweets, the "melachrino" stands out. It looks a lot like walnut pie, contains citrus and is served with kaimaki ice cream. The island is also famous for its spoon sweets and citrus-based jams.
However, the trademark of Naxos, the synonymous product of the island, is citrus liqueur, which is distilled and bottled on the island. The liqueur comes in yellow, green and white and you will see it on the shelves of every shop in Naxos, as it is one of the most sought-after products for tourists.
The flavors you can try in Naxos are countless and certainly unique. The food is one of the reasons that will attract the interest to visit the picturesque Aegean island, which is certainly an ultimate Cycladic, gastronomic destination.
