Naxos

This large island offers a plentiful choice of historical sites, traditional villages, and beaches - a place for road trips, sunsets, and nightlife.

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A photo showing a part of the main settlement of Naxos (Chora) taken from the hill of the Portara monument.
photo: TimOve / CC BY 2.0

Naxos Beaches

A picture of the fine sand and turquoise waters of Agios Prokopios Beach on Naxos island.
photo: Carlo Pelagalli / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Agios Prokopios Beach

A long and wide sandy beach that stands out for its turquoise waters. Depending on the place you choose, you find beach-goer crowds or quietness.

A panoramic view of the beach of Agia Anna on the island of Naxos.
photo: Herbert wie / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Agia Anna Beach

One of the most popular fine-sand beaches of Naxos. It has a few bars and good service. From Agia Anna, you enjoy Paros view and a majestic sunset.

An aerial photo showing kite surfers at the Mikri Vigla Beach.
photo: Marco Verch / CC BY 2.0
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Mikri Vigla Beach

Mikri Vigla is a sandy, windy beach ideal for wind surfing and kite surfing. Fun fact: centuries ago, the hills were lookout posts for pirate ships.

A part of Agios Georgios Beach on Naxos island with local beach bars and restaurants.
photo: User: Bgabel at wikivoyage shared / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Agios Georgios Beach

Naxos Town

Agios Georgios is a fully-organized fine-sand beach close to Naxos capital. Shallow waters, beach bars, water sports equipment for rent, and crowds.

The beach of Moutsouna on Naxos island just in front of the Moutsouna village.
photo: Chris Brooks / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Moutsouna Beach

The shallow-water beach of Moutsouna is ideal for families. Fresh-fish tavernas have located themselves strategically close to the beach.

Naxos Island Hopping

A part of the white houses of the settlement of Naousa on the island of Paros.
photo: Nikos Roussos / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Paros

A popular tourist destination with vibrant nightlife, here you will indulge yourself with blue-white streets, hiking paths, and golden beaches.

Ancient windmill, overlooking Mykonos' main town (Chora) and its harbour.
photo: Marco Verch / CC BY 2.0
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Mykonos

Cosmopolitan destination and the absolute magnet of the international jet-set, the island's name became synonymous with unlimited luxury and parties.

Octopuses drying in Antiparos.
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Antiparos

Two strokes away from Paros, this small and tranquil island has narrow streets, excellent restaurants and tavernas, and a famous shallow water beach.

A small boat and the rocky coast at the area of Pori on Ano Koufonisi islet.
photo: Yanni Haviaras / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Koufonisia

Backpackers' favorites, out of these four islets, only Ano Koufonisi is permanently inhabited. Find lots of time for yourself with friends on the beach.

Naxos Things to Do

A package of the local gruyere (graviera) of Naxos which is a Protected Designation of Origin product.
photo: Ossony / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Local Food & Dishes of Naxos

Local cheeses, meat, vegetables, and, olive oil -described vigorously by chef Anthony Bourdain- have put Naxos on the global gastronomic map.

A picture showing sailing boats floating off the small island of Schinoussa.
photo: User:Oro2 / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Schinoussa Island

The central island of the Lesser Cyclades bears a resemblance to what Greek islands looked like in the 60s. Ideal destination for relaxation and tranquility.

An image of radiating turquoise sea and the rocky coast of Iraklia Island.
photo: Porouclas / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Iraklia Island

The definition of relaxed holidays on an island with an approximate population of 150 inhabitants and no cars or bank services.

An overview of the uninhabited island of Keros - a huge rock shining in a setting sun.
photo: Phso2 / CC BY 3.0
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Keros Island

Mysterious and uninhabited island where the most ancient sanctuary of the Aegean is located. It is the subject of the documentary "The Enigma of Keros".

Naxos Why visit?

  • Hikers' heaven with many kilomenters of trails.
  • Zeus grew up in Naxos.
  • Naxos mountain is called Zeus, and it's 999m (3300ft) high.

Naxos Attractions

The Portara among other ruins and part of the settlement of Chora in the background.
photo: WeeFee_Photography
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Apollo Temple «Portara»

The huge marble gate of Apollo's unfinished temple still stands offering great framing for pictures of the surrounding sea and town.

The front side and the main entrance of the Early Christian Church «Panagia Drosiani» in Naxos.
photo: Olaf Tausch / CC BY 3.0
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Early Christian Church «Panagia Drosiani»

Early Christian church built in a superb location overlooking the the Tregea plateau. It got its name for Virgin Mary once answered locals' prayers for rain.

The Kouros of Naxos in Flerio lying on the ground out of a field.
photo: Pug Girl / CC BY 2.0
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Kouroi of Flerio

Melanes

Two unfinished statues dating approximately to the 6th century BC. Most probably, they were abandoned due to damage incurred during transportation.

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