The apiranthos is a picturesque mountain village in the Central part of the Greek island of Naxos. The settlement is located about 30 km North-East of the homonymous capital of the island, at the foot of mount Fanari, at the altitude of 550-650 meters above sea level. This is one of the largest settlements on the island, and according to many travelers is one of the most beautiful and interesting settlements of Naxos with a rich history and tradition.

Peculiarities of the local dialect and traditions of Apiranthos is very similar to the mountain settlements of Crete. This led scientists to the idea that the Apiranthos and most likely was founded by immigrants from Crete (presumably in the 10th century). The first written mention of the settlement found in the records of the Italian traveler Christopher, Buondelmonti and date back to the year 1420.

The apiranthos is a magnificent example of medieval architecture of stone and marble, where it so clearly shows the influence of the Venetian era. This is an incredibly beautiful village with narrow cobbled streets with arched ceilings, a small cosy squares, stone, predominantly two-storey houses, Venetian towers and ancient temples. Because of the abundance of marble parts of Apiranthos is often called the "marble village".

One of the main attractions of Apiranthos is the Church Apirations is one of the oldest and most beautiful churches of Naxos. Interesting is also the Church of Agios Chrysostomos (1656), St. Paraskeva (1708), the virgin of Katapoliani (1685) and the Church of Theoskepasti (1663). Special attention deserve and the excellent Museum of Apiranthos – Archaeological Museum, folk art Museum, the Geological Museum and the natural history Museum. Definitely worth a visit and is located on a small rocky hill near the entrance to the village tower Zevgoli, built in the 17th century.