 NAXOS - The Greek island of Naxos
On our most recent visit to Naxos island, we were amazed how much there is to see and do on this, the largest island in the Cyclades. From the quaint, narrow alleyways of Chora, the main town of Naxos island, to the gorgeous empty, sandy beaches of the west coast, Naxos will only reveal its full beauty if you are prepared to move around. A good place to start is the Kastro in old Chora. The narrow, fragmented covered streets with many twists and turns reveal dead ends, corbels and balconies. Beautiful churches vie with attractive courtyards and mansions festooned with flowers. |
The archaeological museum is home to artefacts from as early as the 3rd millennium BC. Getting lost is not an option, as all paths and roads will eventually lead steeply down to the harbour front. Although not eye-catchingly attractive as some Cycladic port town promenades, Chora does possess many excellent tavernas, with evening revelry limited to plenty of cafes and bars.
A short stroll from the harbour front, over a small headland and you reach the sandy, town beach of Agios Georgos. Carpeted with beach umbrellas and loungers at the town end, more seclusion is assured if one continues to amble round the long sweeping, sandy bay, passing various watersports possibilities along the way including waterskiing and windsurfing. South of Chora, the Naxos coastline is dotted with superb, sandy beaches. |
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Agios Prokopios is one such area, linked to NaxosChora by a regular bus service taking about 10 minutes. A magnificent swathe of golden yellow sand is fringed by a good selection of eating and drinking establishments.
Water sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed, nor will beach-lovers who will be able bask in the neighbouring sandy bays of Agia Anna and Plaka both of which have their own microcosm of tourist facilities, including tavernas, cafes and mini-markets. |
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The promontory of Stelida is wedged between Chora and Agios Prokopios, the former taking some 10 minutes to drive, the latter taking a little longer by foot. Little disturbs the tranquillity of this area, the rolling countryside ideal for leisurely walks. The northern end of Agios Prokopios beach encroaches on this area and is within easy walking distance, as are a couple of tavernas. Bus links with Chora and Agios Prokopios are intermittent.
Travel almost as far as one can on asphalt southwest of Naxos Chora and one reaches beach heaven at Kastraki. The images in this brochure do not do justice to this gloriously unspoilt part of Naxos island coastline with mile upon mile of sandy beaches being the predominant feature. |
On each subsequent visit to this area, it never ceases to amaze us how the great travelling public have not caught wind of this gem. If your idea of a great holiday in Naxos island is lazing on great beaches, snorkelling among rocky outcrops, exploring shallow rock pools and eating in secluded, tree shaded tavernas, you will not be disappointed.
Keen windsurfers can walk to the neighbouring bay of Mikri Vigla to indulge themselves at the school based there.Space does not allow us to detail all the other attractions on Naxos island, be they beautiful villages, monasteries, churches or mountain paths (Mount Zas at 1,004 metres is the highest peak in the Cyclades). |
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Twin centre and Island Hopping: Naxos island can be combined with Athens, Crete, Amorgos, Donoussa, Iraklia, Koufonissia, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Schinoussa, Syros and Tinos .Excursions & Activities: Naxos offers a very wide programme of excursions and activities. |
Hotels in Naxos island |
Antony Studios 
St.George Beach, Naxos island (Cyclades), Greece
rand new studios on St. George Beach, in the middle of the sundrenched Aegean sea, with turquoise-blue water. Saint George Beach (aprox. 1,5 km long) is ideal for holidays... More... |
Lagos Mare
Agios Prokopios, Naxos (Cyclades)
Lagos Mare" is a newly built (2006) A' class elegant hotel, ideally situated 200m from the endless sandy beach of Agios Prokopios. Enjoy the comfort and simplicity with a touch of elegance of “Lagos Mare” with its spacious rooms available in our hotel. More... |
Agios Prokopios Hotel 
Agios Prokopios, Naxos island (Cyclades) - Greece
Welcome to the beautiful island of Naxos and at Agios Prokopios Hotel. The hotel Agios Prokopios is located close to the beach of Agios Prokopios (150 meters), a beach of unique beauty... More
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Villa Danai
Agia Anna, Naxos Greece(Cyclades)
The white lodges with the windows in various nuances of blue, brown, green and red and the little streets painted with white colours constitute the setting. The whistling from the little wind in, usually, foamed Aegean constitutes...the soundtrack of the stay. More |
Ioanna Apartments
Agios Prokopios, Naxos island
Ioanna Studios & Apartments are consisting from 3 buildings which situated 150m from the magnificent beach of Agios Prokopios and offer everything you need for a comfort and pleasant stay... More |
Saint George Hotel 
Saint George Beach, Naxos (Cyclades) island
Saint George Hotel in Naxos Island, is perfectly situated on the golden sandy beach of Saint George Bay in Naxos Town (Hora) of Naxos, just 10 meters from the sea and offers marvellous sea views (some)... More |
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