Naxos is an island that takes care to preserve its traditions and customs.
The carnival in Naxos is of great significance--and fun. Apart from the typical masquerade, the people of Naxos have kept several local customs, such as the "koudounatoi" (men wearing bells run from house to house making noise so as to exorcise the "evil") and "kordelatoi" (men wearing the national dress and colorful ribbons).

Easter in Naxos is a very beautiful experience indeed. The procession of the Epitaph in solemn atmosphere (especially in the island's villages), the Resurrection followed by spectacular fireworks and of course the Easter feast, will make your vacations in Greece unique!

Of course, several panigiria-festivals are organized in Naxos, including:

• July 8, feast of Agios Prokopios in Agios Prokopios
• July 27, feast of Agios Panteleimon in Agersani
• August 6, the day of the Savior in Kourounohori
• August 15, feasts in many villages of the region
• August 29, feast of Agios Ioannis in Agersani, Apeiranthos and Apollo
• September 14, the day of the Cross at Tripodes

There are also many feasts in Naxos that are created around local products, such as the Fisherman's Festival (June 28 in Apollo village), the Wine Festival and the Potato Festival. Each celebration is accompanied by the appropriate product and of course the traditional feast and the hospitable spirit of the islanders.