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District of Halki
South Aegean - Greece

Naxos

Naxos is a Greek island, the largest island (429 km) in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean. It was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture. The island comprises the two municipalities of Naxos and Drymalia. The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos City, with 6,533 inhabitants (2001 census). The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Vivlos, Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glinado. Naxos is a popular tourist destination, with several easily accessible ruins.

Located at 37.0833, 25.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Naxos, Euboean colonies

Duchy of the Archipelago

The Duchy of the Archipelago or also Duchy of Naxos or Duchy of the Aegean was a maritime state created by Venetian interests in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea, in the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade, centered on the islands of Naxos and Paros.

Located at 37.1, 25.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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States and territories established in 1207, 1579 disestablishments, Duchy of the Archipelago, Former countries in the Balkans, History of Naxos, Crusader states, Byzantine Empire successor states in the Balkans, Former duchies

Battle of Naxos

At the Battle of Naxos (376 BC) the new Athenian fleet of Chabrias decisively defeated the Spartans. This was the beginning of Athens's recovery of its Aegean hegemony following its loss in the Peloponnesian War. The victory was decided by Phocion's courageous and skillful action on the left wing. In western waters another great Athenian commander, Timotheus, won the battle of Alyzia against Sparta in 374 BC.

Located at 37.1068, 25.3756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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376 BC, 4th-century BC conflicts, Naval battles involving Athens, Naval battles involving Sparta, History of Naxos

Keramoti, Naxos

Keramoti is a village in the northeastern part of the island of Naxos in the Cyclades, Greece. Keramoti is part of the municipality of Drymalia. It is linked with a main road that connects the northern part of the island and the town of Naxos. Keramoti is situated in a mountainous area. Keramoti are mainly grasslands and dry rocks and a few trees around the area. Keramoti is located NE of Naxos and 14 km northeast of Chalkio.

Located at 37.1167, 25.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Apeiranthos

Apeiranthos or Aperathos is a mountainous village in the island of Naxos. It is located 28 km north-east of the capital of the island, built on the foothill of mountain Fanari, on an altitude between 550 and 650 m. It is a village with a very rich history and folkloric tradition. The similarities of the local dialect and traditions to the mountainous Crete villages has led some historians to the conclusion that Apeiranthos was built by Cretans during the 10th century.

Located at 37.0833, 25.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Moutsouna

Moutsouna is a small seaside village on the eastern coast of the island of Naxos, Greece. It is located approximately 39 km from the capital of the island, and 11 km from the village of Apiranthos. Historically, Moutsouna has been the port from which the industrial mineral of emery used to be loaded in boats and exported. In recent years, Moutsouna has developed mostly as a summer tourist resort.

Located at 37.0778, 25.5856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Islands of Greece

Glaros

Glaros or Glaronisi is an island that belongs to the small east Cyclades. It lies approximately 0.6 nautical miles south of Koufonisi and is only about five hundred metres east of Kato Koufonissi. Glaros is extremely small, flat, uninhabited and nearly barren. This island can be visited from Koufonisi only with a special arrangement with any of the local boatsmen.

Located at 36.915, 25.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Uninhabited islands of Greece, Small Cyclades

Siege of Naxos (499 BC)

The Siege of Naxos (499 BC) was a failed attempt by the Milesian tyrant Aristagoras, operating with support from, and in the name of the Persian Empire of Darius the Great, to conquer the island of Naxos. It was the opening act of the Greco-Persian Wars, which would ultimately last for 50 years. Aristagoras had been approached by exiled Naxian aristocrats, who were seeking to return to their island.

Located at 37.0833, 25.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ionian Revolt, Battles involving ancient Greece, Sieges involving the Achaemenid Empire, Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars, 5th-century BC conflicts, History of Naxos

Naxos Island National Airport

Naxos Island National Airport is an airport in Naxos, Greece.

Located at 37.0811, 25.3682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Airports in Greece, Naxos, Buildings and structures in the South Aegean

Koronos

Koronos is one of the mountain villages on the Greek island of Naxos in the Cyclades group of islands. Situated in the northeast part of the island, Koronos lies on the northeast slopes of the Koronion Oros, the second tallest mountain on the island and has the second highest altitude of the villages at 630 meters above sea level. Along with Apiranthos (T'aperathou) and Keramoti, Koronos belongs to the Smiridohoria or the emery-producing villages of Naxos.

Located at 37.1167, 25.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Mesi, Naxos

Mesi is a mountain village on the island Naxos, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Drymalia. Its name is probably due to its location in the middle between Komiaki and the northeastern coast of Naxos. In ancient times Mesi depended on the community of Skado. In 1955 it had roughly 180 residents. At the 2001 census it numbered 116 residents.

Located at 37.1611, 25.5619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Glynado

Glynado (Γλυνάδο) is a community on the island of Naxos, in the Cyclades, Greece. Its population averages at 509 (2001 census) but increases in the summer months. Glynado's inhabitants mainly subside of farming in the fertile plain below the village, known as Leivadia, but have also ventured into hospitality services given its picturesque location sprawled out on a hill top 8 kilometres from the Island's capital Chora. It belongs to the municipality of Naxos.

Located at 37.072, 25.401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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