Essentials
• Location: In Moni, near Chalki Village
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• Hotel website: elaiolithos.com
• Hotel phone: +30 69860 83477
• You can check rates at the luxurious ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat is an adults-only, eco-friendly hideaway with a heated pool and outdoor fitness center surrounded by olive groves, mountain peaks, and hiking trails in central Naxos.
Offering mountain views, an eco-friendly kitchen, and guidance from wine experts, Elaiolithos provides an organic escape. Farming their own land within 5 km, they grow foods like cheese and spreads from family recipes. All six suites have complete kitchens, outdoor dining areas, natural fabrics, and handwoven textiles. Experiences highlight authentic local culture tailored to each guest, such as maps and tours for nature lovers plus portable lunches.
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ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – Location
Mountain settlement providing incredible scenic vistas, around a 5-minute drive from the town of Chalki, and a half-hour ride from the port, airport and metropolis of Naxos.”
- Address: Eparchiaki Odos Chalkio-Keramotis, Greece
- Accessible Transport Options: Advance arrangements for port or airport transfers can be made through the hotel, but renting a vehicle provides the best transportation for guests staying at ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat. This is because the island`s mountain villages have little to no bus access and taxis can become expensive. Renting a car also allows for more freedom to explore the villages, countryside, and beaches around the island. The roads on Naxos are well-maintained and straightforward to navigate, even in the mountains. Driving to the hotel from Naxos Town or the Airport takes approximately half an hour.
Taxi service from the port, airport, or Naxos town to the hotel costs around €25. The trip takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
Public transportation runs between Naxos Town and the Church of Panagia Drosiani ( walkable in 6 minutes) but the bus only departs once for the city in the morning and returns once to the church in the afternoon. Renting a vehicle is strongly advised
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – The Basics
- Ages: 16 and older only.
- Pets are unfortunately not permitted at this establishment.
- Views: Fantastic mountain and olive grove perspectives from each suite’s terrace.
- Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
- Pleasant Perks: Local hiking trail GPS files and welcome amenities were provided. Hammocks and dining tables were on all patios, yoga mats and Netflix in every suite. An on-site library and gift shop were available.
- For the best availability and rates, book two to three months in advance: Naxos’ best hotels book out far ahead of time, especially during high season travel.
- How to Book: Booking.com usually has competitive rates.
- Phone: +30 69883 27674
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: elaiolithos.com
Athens generally makes a good destination throughout the year though the climate can be cool and wet from November through March. The prime times to visit Athens are late March to early June or late September to early November, when conditions are warm but not scorching hot and peak tourist crowds of July and August have decreased. The popular beaches of Athens are at their finest from June through October.
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – Amenities
- Pool: The recently constructed heated swimming pool offers beautiful scenery.
- Spa: Massage therapy available privately in each suite.
- Fitness Center: Well-equipped, professional gym on site.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – Food and Drink
- The on-site open-air restaurant, called ELaiolithos, features seasonal dishes representing regional cuisine. The dishes are prepared using handmade ingredients sourced locally and sustainably. Everything served is grown on the owner`s family farm within 5 km of the hotel and made following traditional family recipes. Cooking classes and wine and cheese tastings are available for guests.
- Lounge/Bar: Beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails are available.
- Breakfast: A local and organic a-la-carte breakfast is delivered to each suite from 8:30am. Early and take-away breakfasts available upon advance request.
- Room Service: Yes.
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – Rooms
- Room Categories: Oraia Eleni Suite • Ariadne & Dionysus Suite • Fanari Suite • Emery Suite • Zas Cave Suite • List of all rooms
- Smoking Areas: ELaiolithos is a non-smoking property. Smoking is only permitted in outdoor spaces.
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms: While some stairs are present on the property, the entrance and main terrace have been designed with wheelchair access in mind, allowing for minor mobility issues to be accommodated. However, there are no showers with wheelchair accessibility.
- Best Room: The romantic Oraia Eleni (Helen of Troy) Suite is the largest measuring 105 square meters, with two bedrooms (one with a king bed and spacious sitting area and the other with two single beds), and two bathrooms (one with a bathtub and one with a glass shower stall), a private balcony, fully equipped kitchen, and a telescope).
- For Families: Only those 16 and older. Families with teenagers may consider the Oraia Eleni Suite mentioned earlier for maximum space and privacy. This suite accommodates up to four guests. The 87-square-meter, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Emery Suite, is another excellent choice with a separate living area, open kitchen and dining room, sleeping five with a king bed, 2 twin beds and a sofa bed.
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – What’s Nearby?
Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Breweries
- To Peyko: Small, family-managed cafe in Moni, providing a constrained but excellent menu of local favorites, with all produce obtained from their own farm. 10-minute walk, 2-minute drive
- Halki Café: Contemporary indoor/outdoor restaurant serving sandwiches, snacks, and traditional cuisine. 5-minute drive
- Caffé Greco: Lovely cafe located in a historic stone building offering dining on the sidewalk or in the atmospheric back garden. They serve excellent brunch, lunch, and cocktails. Their signature cocktail, the Kitron Spritz made with the island’s distinctive citrus spirit only produced in Chalki, should not be missed. A 5-minute drive
- Kitron Café Cocktail Bar: Cozy café located in Chalki village serving coffee, sweets, and light fare, as well as a creative menu of signature cocktails based on kitron; the kitron distillery is just a few meters away). A 6-minute drive
- To Spitikó Galaktompoúreko: Nestled in the tranquil main square of Chalki, this shaded café is an excellent spot to savour coffee or a casual meal while taking in the atmosphere. They`re renowned for their amazingly tasty “homemade custard pastries;” with an average six-minute drive away.
Nearby Market or Grocery
- To Ariston: Small traditional Chalki grocery selling local food products, wine, and some pottery and textiles. 6-minute drive
Nearby Shopping & Cool Shops
- Art and Nature: A charming establishment housing a selection of honey, fresh and dried fruits, olive oils, and fruit preserves all produced on the family’s farm. A 6-minute drive
- Maria’s Handmade Textiles Exhibition & Workshop – Woven Artifacts: Artisanal workshop showcasing beautiful woven pieces crafted on a 45-year-old loom by the owner. All of the suite textiles at ELaiolithos were made here. 6-minute drive
- Kreopoleío Giovánis: An establishment selling cheese, meat, along with local raki, wine, olives, olive oil, and vinegars. It can be reached with a drive of around six minutes
- Naxia Gi: Small store with a wide selection of honeys, herbs, teas, spices and more – all grown and made in Naxos. 6-minute drive
Nearby Attractions
- Panagia Drosiani Church: A beautiful Byzantine church from the 6th century A.D.; the oldest on Naxos island and one of the earliest in all of Greece. 1-minute drive
- Chalki Village: Lovely traditional village scattered with neoclassical buildings, picturesque churches, and great local shops and eateries. 6-minute drive
- Vallindras Kitron Distillery: Producers of the island’s widely consumed Kitron liqueur (made from Citron leaves), offering complimentary plant trips and tasting sessions. 6-minute drive
- Apano Kastro: Medieval Venetian castle ruins accessed by hiking approximately an hour from the village of Ano Potamia. 13-minute drive
- Demeter`s Shrine: Ancient marble structure from the 6th century BC located on a hilltop village called Sangri featuring small archaeological museum nearby. 18-minute drive
- Fotodotis Monastery: 6th-Century fortified hilltop monastery said to be built by a Byzantine princess; contains medieval frescoes. Accessed by hiking 1km up from the north of Danakos village. 32-minute drive
ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat – The Hotel
