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Information about villages, beaches, sightseeing, restaurants, activities and more...All the information is this guide is sorted by popularity. For more information please visit our
section of Naxos on Greeka.com.
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About NaxosLocated in the centre of Cyclades, Naxos is among the most popular and beautiful islands of thecomplex. The capital of Naxos is Chora and half the population of the entire island lives there.
Known for its incredible natural beauty and the rich music tradition, Naxos is a mountainous islandwith impressive rock formations, green plants, fertile and verdant valleys and beautiful, longgolden beaches with crystal turquoise waters. Holidays in Naxos are ideal for young people,romantic couples or families.
Because of the high mountain in the centre that causes some rainfalls in autumn, Naxos has had afertile land since the ancient times. In fact, the ancient Greeks believed that Dionysus, the god ofwine, was living there because Naxos produced the finest wine in Greece. Even today, theproduction of wine is large and people also cultivate other agricultural products, like potatoes andolive trees.
All over the island, there are beautiful beaches and coves. The beaches close to Chora are themost popular and tourist-developed. Going to the south of the island, the beaches are not thatcrowded and offer more chances for privacy: Orkos, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Pyrgaki, Alyko andSahara are great places to relax. In fact, Mikri Vigla is a popular spot for windsurfing, among thegreatest windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in Greece.
The inland of Naxos is dotted with picturesque villages, Byzantine churches, lush greenery andinteresting archaeological sites. Among the most beautiful villages to visit is Aperanthos with thefour museums, Koronos and Halki, the first capital of the island. As for archaeological sites, it isworth to visit the temple of Demeter in Sangri, the sanctuary of Dionysos in Iria and the statues ofKouros in Melanes and Apollonas.
The most developed side of Naxos is the western. The eastern side of the island gets pretty windyin summer and doesn't receive many visitors.
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Best Villages in NaxosTown (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: On the north western side of the island
Description: Also called Chora, Naxos Town is the capital and main harbourof the island. With a lovely waterfront and elegant Venetian architecture, itconsidered as one of the most beautiful Cycladic villages.
Sightseeing: Archaeological Museum, Catholic Cathedral, Kastro, Monasteryof Agios Ioannis Chryssostomos, Museum of Naxos Ancient Town, OrthodoxCathedral, Panagia Mirtidiotissa, Portara, Venetian Museum
Apiranthos (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 26 km east of Chora
Description: Apiranthos is a beautiful, mountainous village in the centre ofNaxos. Surrounded by lush greenery and keeping its elegant architecturalstyle, Apiranthos is still untouched by tourism.Sightseeing: Apiranthos Archaeological Museum, Folk Art Museum,Geological Museum
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Halki (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 16 km south east of Chora
Description: Halki is a lovely, traditional village in the centre of Naxos. Itused to be the old capital of the island and has maintained its Venetian style.Sightseeing: Panagia Protothrone, Vallindras Distillery
Koronos (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 30 km north east of Chora
Description: Koronos is a traditional village built amphitheatrically on theslopes of a hill. It has houses of exceptional architecture, a picturesquesquare, paved streets and many arches that create a romantic atmosphere.
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Best Beaches in NaxosPlaka (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 10 km south of Chora
Description: The famous Plaka Beach is a long, sprawling, strip of white sandwith sand dunes behind the beach. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Naxos island. Here you can enjoy the lovely water, a view of Paros and somespace.
Agios Prokopios (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 6 km south west of Chora
Description: Agios Prokopios is one of the most beautiful beaches of theisland. This is a long, golden beach with many watersports and surrounded byplenty of tourist facilities.
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Mikri Vigla (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 16 km south of Chora
Description: Mikri Vigla is one of the most famous windsurfing spots inNaxos. The wind is perfect for windsurfing and kitesurfing and manywatersports centre line this beach.Sightseeing: Panagia Parthena Islet
MaragasLocation: 7 km south of Chora
Description: Maragas is an endless, picturesque beach with soft sand andcrystal water. Although it is close to Chora and the popular beach resorts ofNaxos, Maragas is calmer than the other beaches in the area.
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Agia Anna (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 7 km south of capital
Description: Agia Anna is a picturesque tourist resort with soft sandy beachand crystal water. Tourism development is advanced in the area, with lovelyhotels and seaside taverns.
Best Sightseeing in NaxosKastroLocation: TownKastro is the most picturesque quarter in Naxos Town. It is actually the oldcastle of the village, which is now inhabited. Around this castle, the modernpart of the town has been constructed.
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PortaraLocation: TownPortara is the trademark of Naxos. This is the first sight of the island that youget as the ferry approaches the port. It is the unfinished gate of a big templededicated to Apollo.
Melanes Kouros StatueLocation: MelanesThe giant statue of a young man (Kouros) can be seen outside the village ofMelanes. It lays on the site where it was excavated.
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Temple Of DemeterLocation: SangriRecently restored, this ancient temple is dedicated to Demeter, the goddessof grain. It dates back to the 6th century B.C. and it was discovered in 1949. Asmall church to Saint John stands next to the temple.
Panagia DrossianiLocation: MoniThis beautiful church is standing near the little village of Moni, in the inland ofNaxos. This is an Early Christian church, one of the oldest churches of theisland, dating back to the 6th- 7th century. It has round, smooth shapes and adome. The interior is decorated with beautiful wall paintings.
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Monastery of KalamitsiaLocation: MelanesThe Jesuit Monastery of Kalamitsia is located at a distance of 2 km dirt roadfrom the village of Melanes. The monastery is deserted today but worth tovisit for the amazing nature.
Entertainment in NaxosKontosCategory: RestaurantsLocation: Mikri ViglaBack in 1986, Antonio and Maria Salteris built a tavern on Mikri Vigla beach.Since then, Kontos restaurant and bar has been a top destination for holidaymakers across Europe.
Wind/Kite Surfing in NaxosNaxos Sports ThalaseaCategory: WindsurfingLocation: Mikri ViglaThe Thalasea Sports Center is located on Parthena Beach, in the bay of MikriVigla. The bay boasts some of the strongest winds in the Cyclades. Regularwinds and sparkling waters make it one of the best in Naxos for kite surfingand windsurfing.
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Flisvos Mikri Vigla CentreCategory: KitesurfingLocation: Mikri ViglaOpened in June 2007 and located down south in Mikri Vigla the Flisvos KiteCentre provides a unique opportunity to water sport enthusiasts to get thebest out of their holiday by combining kite surfing and windsurfing in a singlespot.
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