Naxos Necropolis

Location: Tsikalario

Tsikalario is a small plateau in the area of Chalki, approximately 14 km away from Chora. An ancient necropolis has been discovered in this place. It dates back to the Geometrical period (9th-8th century BC).

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In the Necropolis of Tsikalario many interesting archaeological finds were discovered. Some of them include circular tombs, pottery, golden jewelry and lances. All these items are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Naxos.

Close to the Necropolis of Tsikalario there is also an ancient, upright-standing stone, known as Menir. It is considered to be evidence of pre-historic presence of people in the area.

How to get there

The Necropolis is located in Tsikalario village.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Naxos transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 22850 25835, 0030 22850 24829 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Naxos with as little as 15 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover the Necropolis and many other places of interest in Naxos at their own pace.