Naxos Island has some of the very best beaches in Greece. Saint George is the beach of Naxos Town (Hora). It is located in the so named bay and it stretches almost one kilometre to the south. Agios Prokopios is a fine sand beach located south the headland of Stelida peninsula. Agia Anna, the next
The island of Naxos is an island steeped in history, and if you take time out to explore some of its most historical landmarks and monuments from the past, you will find you holiday experienced enriched. The passing of the Venetians through Naxos left its mark on the cultural, religious and social life of the
Naxos Town on the west coast is the island’s port and capital and it is the arrival point for all but air visitors. The town officially called Naxos, most books and residents call it Hora. The town feels like four towns joined together: the port with the waterfront, the Old Town with the Venetian Castle
Hotels in Naxos offer a wide range of hotels for all needs and budget. Accommodation includes simple units, complexes, on the beach, in the castle area of Naxos Town, in suburbs of the town, agrotourism units where you can visit the orchard or the farm and pick up your own products. Naxos Town (Chora) is
Naxos Greece is home to a remarkable abundance of Byzantine chapels, even by Greek island standards. Many of them contain exceptional frescoes from the 9th to the 15th centuries.
Naxos Island has plenty of places with great local and international cuisine and most of the restaurants and taverns offer quality food at competitive prices. The cuisine of Naxos is famous for its simplicity, variety but above all, for a great strong taste that is a result of the abundance of fresh material. Gorgona Restaurant
Naxos is a popular tourist destination, with several easily accessible ruins. It has a number of beautiful beaches, such as those at Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Alikos, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, and Saint George (Agios Georgios), most of them near Naxos Town(Hora). Kilometres of white sand beaches that are the best in the Cyclades. But
Galini is 5 kilometres away north of Naxos Town and it is a traditional and quiet and peaceful village, in the verdant Galini Valley. The area is surrounded by orchards and farms and the beach (Amitis beach) is only 1500 metres away from the village. In the village are a few taverns and there is
Sagri (11 Km from Naxos Town) with its ancient monuments, Byzantine Churches, Venetian castles is one of the interesting places in Naxos Island. The plethora of old Byzantine churches and Monasteries in the area are reminiscent of the famous Byzantine area of Mystra. The village itself with the beautiful island houses, quaint cobblestone alleys’s old
A spot in Koronos
A spot in Apeiranthos
Skado Village
Saint George Beach in Naxos Town
Agios Prokopios Beach
Agia Anna Beach
Plaka Beach
Mikri Vigla Parthena Beach
Kastraki Beach
Agiassos Beach
Beach in Moutsouna
Beach in Moutsouna
Psili Ammos
Agia Anna is one of the most beautiful areas in Naxos Island, reputed for its fine sandy beach. It makes an excellent resort and it is ideal for visitors who love beach holidays.
It is a lovely resort that attracts plenty of visitors every year. Once a fishing village, today a popular resort with golden sand and plenty of beach restauranrs, taverns and clubs.
There is a small port in Agia Anna where organized cruises depart to remote beaches. Horse riding, car and motoribike rentals, travel agencies and cash point machines are also available in Agia Anna.
Naxos Town on the west coast is the island’s port and capital and it is the arrival point for all but air visitors. The town officially called Naxos, most books and residents call it Hora. The town feels like four towns joined together: the port with the waterfront, the Old Town with the Venetian Castle (Kastro), Saint George with the so named beach.