NAXOS FOR KIDSYour family guide to island life

Naxos for Kids · Culture

Museums

Real objects and short visits. Pick a collection that interests your children, then leave time to explore outside.

Eggares

Eggares Olive Press Museum

Our stop in Eggares: excellent coffee, olive bread and cakes. A lovely break with the kids.

A former olive press reveals how olives become oil. Tools and machinery give young children something concrete to explore; pair with a village break.

Suggested age
3+
Estimated visit
30–45 min
Parking
Village / Chora; no guaranteed space
Stroller / carrier
Ask venue about thresholds and stairs
Shade
Inside
Food
Village / Chora; depends on opening
Walking
Short visit; check access
Toilets
Unverified; ask locally

Chalki

Vallindras · Kitron distillery

A short introduction to local craft using citron leaves. Focus on plants and equipment with children; alcoholic tastings are for adults.

Suggested age
4+
Estimated visit
20–30 min
Parking
Village / Chora; no guaranteed space
Stroller / carrier
Ask venue about thresholds and stairs
Shade
Inside
Food
Village / Chora; depends on opening
Walking
Short visit; check access
Toilets
Unverified; ask locally

Kastro · Chora

Archaeological Museum of Naxos

The archaeological museum building is under renovation. Its collections are shown in a temporary exhibition at the Agia Ursula cultural centre in the former Ursuline monastery in the Kastro. Choose three objects and discuss their uses. The official page lists free entry and opening from 9am to 2pm, except Tuesdays; confirm on +30 22850 23997 before visiting.

Suggested age
6+
Estimated visit
30–60 min
Parking
Village / Chora; no guaranteed space
Stroller / carrier
Ask venue about thresholds and stairs
Shade
Inside
Food
Village / Chora; depends on opening
Walking
Short visit; check access
Toilets
Unverified; ask locally

Apeiranthos

The small museums of Apeiranthos

Five collections: archaeology, geology, natural history, folklore and visual arts. Choose according to children's interests; there is no need to do all five. Check each collection's opening separately.

Suggested age
5+
Estimated visit
20–40 min / museum
Parking
Village / Chora; no guaranteed space
Stroller / carrier
Ask venue about thresholds and stairs
Shade
Inside
Food
Village / Chora; depends on opening
Walking
Short visit; check access
Toilets
Unverified; ask locally

Chora · Metropolis

On-site museum · Metropolis of Chora

Remains preserved where they were found show how today's town sits on layers of history. Consider this short stop if access is confirmed.

Suggested age
6+
Estimated visit
20–40 min
Parking
Village / Chora; no guaranteed space
Stroller / carrier
Ask venue about thresholds and stairs
Shade
Inside
Food
Village / Chora; depends on opening
Walking
Short visit; check access
Toilets
Unverified; ask locally

Filoti

Fassolas · Filoti’s old market

In the old neighbourhood of Fassolas, restored shops and workshops tell the story of village life: a smithy, carpenter, tailor, barber and old grocery shop. Explore this small heritage quarter along its lanes. Confirm which spaces are open; part of the visit is outdoors.