Filoti

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Filoti is a semi-mountainous village of central Naxos, Greece, with a population of 1,477 residents, located at the foot of Mt. Zas, at an altitude of 400 meters, about 18.2 kilometres from the city of Naxos. It is located on the slopes of two hills and consists of three settlements, Rachidi, Klefaros and Lioiri. Its stand out is the Orthodox church of Panagia Filotitissa that is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, a basilica built in 1718 in the place of an old Byzantine church. The economy of the village is mainly based on livestock products, secondarily in agriculture and tourism. It has a Primary School, a Professional High School, a Multipurpose Regional Doctor, a Citizen Service Center, a Post office, a dentist and a pharmacy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°3'7"N, 25°29'53"E

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Filoti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint George Diasoritis, Temple of Sangri, Kouroi of Flerio, Fish & Olive Gallery.

1.4 miNW
Church
Church of Saint George Diasoritis, Naxos
35 min walk • Nestled in the verdant valley of Tragea on the enchanting island of Naxos, Greece, lies the Church of Saint George Diasoritis, an exquisite example of Byzantine architecture and religious art. This small, cross-in-square church, adorned with finely preserved frescoes...
4 miSW
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Temple of Sangri, Naxos
103 min walk • Nestled within the serene landscapes of Naxos, Greece, the Temple of Sangri stands as an emblematic archaeological site, inviting visitors to delve into the island's ancient past. This historical structure is believed to date back to the Late Archaic period, around the...
4.2 miNW
Ruins, Monuments and statues
Kouroi of Flerio, Naxos
107 min walk • The Kouros of Flerio is 4.7 metre long statue of white Naxian marble, located in a village garden in Melanes, a small village on Naxos, one of the Cycladic islands, in Greece. A second, similar kouros is located in a quarry near Melanes. They each weigh between 5 and 7 tonnes...
1.2 miNW
37°3'48"N • 25°28'56"E
Fish & Olive Gallery, Naxos
30 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1.8 miNE
Village, History museum, Museum
Apeiranthos, Naxos
47 min walk • Apeiranthos or Aperathos is a mountainous village on the island of Naxos in Greece. It is located 28 km north-east of the capital of the island, built on the foothill of mountain Fanari, on an altitude between 570 and 640 m.
1.1 miNW
Church
Church of Panagia Protothronos, Naxos
29 min walk • The Church of Panagia Protothronos is located in the village of Halki in Tragaia, in the interior of Naxos island in Greece. The church is dedicated to the Annunciation, and was probably an early Christian basilica, of which only the synthronon and the episcopal throne in the semi-circular sanctuary conch survive.
4.9 miNE
Village
Koronos, Naxos
125 min walk • 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.
5.5 miW
Village
Glynado, Naxos
141 min walk • Glynado is a community on the island of Naxos, in the Cyclades, Greece. Its population averages at 585 but increases in the summer months.

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Filoti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)