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Apiranthos - Agia Kyriaki Church (Απείρανθος - Ναός Αγίας Κυριακής) A lovely and easy route that starts from the beautiful settlement of Apiranthos and heads northeast, through a deep valley to the small Byzantine church of Agia Kyriaki in a secluded rural area. The church is of great interest as it contains well-preserved aniconic frescoes of the 8th/9th century AD, limited to crosses, animals, geometric and floral designs, which were created during one of the two periods of the so-called...

Apiranthos - Panagia Fanariotissa chapel (Απείρανθος - Παναγία Φαναριώτισσα) Climb to the top of the Mount Fanari where the small Fanariotissa church built in 1866, is located. The passable path starts from the traditional Apiranthos settlement and goes uphill the eastern slopes of the mountain offering incredible views to the east and the sea. High on the top, the view of the entire island of Naxos and the surrounding Cycladic islands is magnificent. The return to the village is by the same...

Apiranthos - Chalki (Απείρανθος - Χαλκί) From Apiranthos, the route ascends to the east, to the mountain range of Pastelas, crosses the ridge and descends to the southwest and the settlement of Chalki. Amazing views from the top towards the Tragea Valley, the sea and the island of Paros to the west. A well marked trail with red signs. Few difficult parts need some attention.

Koronos - Skado (Κόρωνος - Σκαδό) The route starts from the main road, a little south of the settlement of Koronos. Following hills and ravines, it passes through the settlement of Koronos and visits the chapel of Agios Ioannis. The course continues downhill, passing hills with old terraces to the settlement of Skado. Just outside the settlement the course meets the chapel of Agios Georgios. The return to Koronos by the same road.

Apiranthos - Fotodotis Monastery- Danakos (Απείρανθος - Μονή Φωτοδότη - Δανακός) From Apiranthos the route passes through the plateau and the mountain slopes, gradually descending to the south. The view from up there on the surrounding peaks gives the impression of a mountainous landscape instead of an island. The route reaches the outstanding tower-monastery of Fotodoti, the oldest monastery of Naxos. From there, the trail descends steeply to the slopes of the hill and ends just outside the...