Beneath the Olive Trees

Cradled in the embrace of the Aegean, Naxos is the most fertile of the Cycladic islands — a tapestry of silvery olive groves, undulating pastures, and rugged mountains rising above sun-drenched valleys. This private experience invites you deep into the island’s verdant interior, where centuries-old traditions live on in the rhythms of rural life and the richness of local cuisine.

Your destination is Apeiranthos — a mountain village sculpted from marble and wrapped in Venetian elegance, where stone alleys wind through flower-draped balconies and time moves at the pace of island breezes. Perched between two lush valleys, Apeiranthos offers more than just stunning vistas; it’s a place of stories, craftsmanship, and culinary heritage.

Share in the generous hospitality of local artisans as you sample a curated selection of Naxian delicacies: sharp, creamy cheeses from mountain dairies, air-cured ham with notes of wild herbs, and tender pork slow-braised with garlic, echoing recipes passed down for generations. To finish, golden loukoumades — warm, honey-soaked pastries — arrive like a sweet echo of the island’s abundance.