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Filoti
Filoti, is a village at the foothills of mountain Za, connected with the worship of god Zeus. Located in just 20 km from the main town, in the heart of a green valley, is one of the most beautiful villages in Naxos, bristling with white washed houses and stone paved streets, built in an amphitheatrical way and with a growing population of almost 2,000 inhabitants.
In the middle of the main square of the village, you will find a huge tree, which forms a shadow more than 30 square meters long, a beautiful, cooling and breathing space for the visitors, as well as the villagers. All around the square, you will find cozy coffee shops, traditional bakeries, taverns where you can enjoy the delicious local cuisine and good wine and many other stores.
The Venetian mansion that stands near the center of the village, is a reminder of an era where Filoti was the fief of the Barozzis. When you see it from far away, it seems like it’s guarding the village. Also in the village you can see the beautiful church of Panagia Filotitissa, with its wonderful sculptured belfry.
The church celebrates on the 15th of August, a very big holiday for the village, and for the whole island that attracts many visitors from all around Naxos, as well as from Athens. After the Mass follows a big festival at the main square of the village with music, dancing, good homemade food and strong tasteful wine like old times.
