Naxos shopping guide
What to buy in Naxos
Naxos is one of the most productive islands in the Cyclades. Beyond its beaches and villages, the island is known for traditional food products, local drinks, marble, leather goods and handmade souvenirs.
The most famous products include kitron liqueur, graviera cheese, Naxos potatoes and local honey. In Naxos Town you will also find shops selling jewelry, leather goods, local delicacies, art, ceramics, clothes and gifts.
Quick shopping guide
Kitron liqueur
Kitron is the traditional liqueur of Naxos, made from the leaves of the citron tree. It is one of the island's most characteristic products.
Graviera Naxou
Naxos graviera is a rich yellow cheese found in supermarkets, grocery shops and traditional product stores across the island.
Naxos potatoes
Naxos is famous in Greece for its potatoes. You can taste them in many tavernas and restaurants around the island.
Local honey
Local honey is a simple and authentic product to take home. Try it with Greek yogurt or local cheese.
Marble
Naxos has a long connection with marble. You can find marble creations, decorative pieces and local craftsmanship.
Smirida
Smirida, also called smirigli, is a hard stone traditionally used for smoothing metal or wooden surfaces. The old mines are near Moutsouna.
Shopping in Naxos Town
Where to shop
Naxos Town is the easiest place to browse local shops. The port road, the old market and the narrow streets of Chora have many small stores for gifts, local products, jewelry, leather goods, clothes and souvenirs.
For food products, look for traditional product shops and local supermarkets. For gifts, the old town is a good place to walk slowly and compare small shops before buying.
Koutelieris Markets
A local supermarket chain with shops in Naxos Town and Agios Prokopios.
Promponas Local Products
A well-known place for kitron, honey, marmalades and other Naxos products, located near the port road.
Georgakopoulos Marble Creations
Marble creations and decorative pieces connected with the island's long marble tradition.
Pagonis Leather Center
A leather shop with a long presence in the Naxos market.
Stelios Jewels Shop
Handmade traditional and modern jewelry in gold and silver, located in the old market of Naxos.
Local souvenir shops
Look for ceramics, small art pieces, local food gifts and handmade products while walking around Chora.
Shopping tips for visitors
For food gifts: choose kitron, graviera, honey, marmalades and other packaged local products.
For souvenirs: walk through the old market of Naxos Town, where you will find jewelry, leather goods, ceramics, clothes and handmade gifts.
For local taste: combine shopping with a meal at a traditional taverna and try potatoes, cheese and local meats.
Frequently asked questions about Naxos products
What is Naxos famous for?
Naxos is famous for kitron liqueur, graviera cheese, potatoes, honey, marble and its agricultural products.
Where can I buy local products in Naxos?
You can buy local products in Naxos Town, especially near the port road and old market, as well as in supermarkets and traditional product shops around the island.
What is the best souvenir from Naxos?
Kitron, local honey, graviera cheese, small marble pieces, jewelry and handmade items are among the most typical souvenirs from Naxos.