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Eggares Olive Press
An old press, its tools and the story of olive oil: a hands-on subject for children to discover. We also enjoyed the café afterwards, with excellent coffee, olive bread and cakes: a lovely family break.
- Who is it for?
- All ages, adapt the pace
- Where?
- Eggares
- Allow
- 30–45 minutes, family estimate
- Budget
- Admission and guided tour advertised as free
Family tip: Check opening before travelling, especially off-season. Ask about covered areas and stroller access.
Venue website / information ↗View on Google Maps ↗
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Damalas pottery
Manolis Lybertas’s workshop introduces clay work and traditional objects. Watching a craftsperson transform clay can be enough to fascinate children.
- Who is it for?
- Younger children, school-age children and teens
- Where?
- Damalas
- Allow
- 30–60 minutes, depending on arrangements
- Budget
- Ask about visit or activity prices
Family tip: Call to confirm visits and any hands-on option: a practical class is not guaranteed.
Venue website / information ↗View on Google Maps ↗
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Museums: follow their interests
An olive press, rocks and fossils in Apeiranthos, or ancient objects in Chora: choose a collection around your children’s interests.
- Who is it for?
- Children and teens; very short visits with younger children
- Where?
- Chora or Apeiranthos, depending on the museum
- Allow
- 20–45 minutes, family estimate
- Budget
- Depends on the museum
Family tip: Confirm same-day opening. Museums are not all open year-round; routes between buildings remain outdoors.
Explore related entries →Indoor discoveries
Play Story: an indoor play area
Play Story in Chora is an indoor play area where children can play under cover, including when the weather rules out the beach.
- Who is it for?
- Children; confirm suitable ages and play areas
- Where?
- Chora
- Allow
- Depends on the children and the option offered
- Budget
- Ask the venue directly
Family tip: Call before visiting to check that day’s opening hours, accepted ages and parental supervision rules. This guide does not yet describe the equipment in detail.
Call: +30 22854 00552Play Story contact details ↗View on Google Maps ↗
Indoor discoveries
Chora’s archaeological collections
Cycladic figurines, pottery and ancient objects help children imagine life on the island long ago. While the archaeological museum is under renovation, a temporary exhibition is displayed at the Agia Ursula cultural centre in the former Ursuline monastery.
- Who is it for?
- Curious children and teens; suggested from age 6
- Where?
- Chora Kastro · former Ursuline monastery
- Allow
- 30–45 minutes, family estimate
- Budget
- Temporary exhibition advertised as free
Family tip: The official page lists 9am–2pm, closed Tuesdays. Confirm before visiting on +30 22850 23997 and ask about pushchair access. The museum’s usual building is under renovation.
Culture entry →Official location and opening hours ↗View on Google Maps ↗
Indoor discoveries
Apeiranthos’s five small museums
The village has five collections: geology for rocks, minerals and fossils; natural history for animals; folklore for everyday objects; archaeology for the distant past; and visual arts for paintings and sculptures. Choose one or two to match everyone’s interests.
- Who is it for?
- Children and teens; suggested from age 5
- Where?
- Apeiranthos · several locations in the village
- Allow
- 20–40 min per museum, a family guideline
- Budget
- Depends on the museum; confirm prices
Family tip: Check each museum’s opening separately, especially out of season. The museums are indoors, but walking between them is outdoors.
Culture entries →Tourism office presentation ↗Indoor discoveries
Vallindras: the Kitron distillery in Chalki
A short visit exploring a Naxian craft: Kitron is made from citron leaves. With children, focus on the plant and the distilling equipment.
- Who is it for?
- Children and teens; suggested from age 4
- Where?
- Chalki · Vallindras distillery
- Allow
- 20–30 min, a family guideline
- Budget
- Confirm visit arrangements on site
Family tip: A short stop to combine with the village. Alcohol tastings are for adults only; confirm opening hours before setting off.
Culture entry →Kitron and its history ↗View on Google Maps ↗
