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Presentation of Hotels in Naxos Island
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Excellent beaches
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Naxos Island, the largest and most fertile island in Cyclades,
is probably one of the most attractive and beautiful of
the Greek Islands. It combines golden sands with the
mountain beauty. Large enough to be explored,
Naxos promises you unforgettable holidays.
Over 40 kilometres of beaches, over 40 traditional villages, 500 churches,
monuments, archaeological sites, beautiful drive on the mountains, fertile valleys
make Naxos Island one of the best holiday destinations in Greece.
Due to its size and fertility, Naxos Greece, is one of the most self sufficient islands of Cyclades, with its own production
of agricultural and dairy products. The famous Naxian cheese, potatoes and citrus are just a small example of them.
There are plenty of places you can buy Naxian cheese, cheese shops sell some excellent products. Try (and we sure you will buy)
"Kefalotyri", "Anthotyro" and "Ksynotyro".
For more information on Naxos Island products please read here.
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Getting There -
More than adequate connections between Naxos and the other islands and Mainland Greece (Piraeus).
Journey from Piraeus will take 6.5 hours by ferry, while Catamaran will take 3 hours only.
There are 1-2 flights a day with Olympic Airways from Athens airport -
West Terminal - (45 minutes).
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Getting Around -
There is a very good bus service in Naxos.
Cars, bikes and bicycles are available
for hire. Taxis are also available.
There is a minibus service (free of charge) which covers all main points of
Naxos Town (Hora)
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Links from Naxos to other Greek islands
few times a week, Sikinos, Folegandros, Crete few times a week once a day,
Santorini (Thera) 4-7 daily, Paros, Ios
3-5 daily, Tinos 4 a week, Amorgos, Koufonissia
1-2 daily, Donousa 5 times a week, Syros 5 times a week.
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Cruises - Day trips
There are also cruises to the islands. Please check at
local travel agencies for details or reservations or more information.
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Entertainment - Nightlife -
Varied
and lively. Bars, discos, cafe shops, gellaterias, traditional "Kafeneio"
with ouzo and charcoal grilled octopus, will satisfy all tastes.
Cine Astra, an open air cinema will entertain you with a good selection
of films (in English with Greek subtitles).
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Excursions and beaches -
The best golden beaches are in the south west part of Naxos island.
The south west coast is almost one long sandy beach. The northern
part of the island is green verdant and mountainous. The central
part of the island -around Chalki village- is planted with olive
groves.
In Naxos Town the "Portara" ruins of an ancient temple,
the ancient Kouros statues in Melanes and Apollon (the
largest in Greece - 7 century BC), the Venetian castle in Naxos Town,
small white chapels and churches, monasteries, are all an experience
not to be missed.
There are about 500 churches and plenty of Medieval and Venetian
castles to visit. In Kalamitsia (in the area of Melanes) is the
tower resort of the Jesuit monks (built at the end of the 17th century).
At Danakos is the 12th century Monastery of Photodotis Christ which
it was built by Empress Irene.
In Moni, the church of Panagia (Our Lady) Drosiani with beautiful
fresco of Panagia Nikopios.
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Beaches
Fine, golden sandy beach
Fine gold sand - in Hora
Fine gold sand
Long bay with golden sand
Wide pebble beach, plus a small sandy bay in the village
Beautiful sandy beach, accessed by boat or 4x4
Pebble beach bay
Fine white sand, very long
Beautiful, fine sand coves
Fine sand, just next to Plake
Fine golden sandy beach, the longest in Naxos - 4 kilometers long
Excellent, fine golden sandy beach
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One of the very best beaches
Mikri Vigla
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Festivals
- Easter Sunday - Panagia Argokiliotissa
- 5 May - Kinidaros
- 7 July - Potamia
- 8 July - Agios Prokopios
- 17 July - Koronos
- 26 July - Kinidaros
- 14-16 August - Filoti
- 29 August - Apollon
- 8 September - Koronida (Komiaki)
- 8 September - Moni
- 14 September - Tripodes (Vivlos)
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Naxos or Hora
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Hotels in Naxos Town
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Photos from Hora
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the island's port and capital, is a typical Cycladic town
with a maze of narrow streets and tiny passages. Hora is a lively town
and makes a very good resort. Behind the waterfront
an extensive, almost Medieval Old Quarter stretches up the hillside
where Kastro (Castle) is. Walking around Kastro is a must while the views will take your breath.
The old town up on the hill is divided into two neighbourhoods,
Bourgos where the the Greeks lived and Kastro (Castle), residence of the Venetian-Catholic nobility.
Places to visit include is the Archaeological Museum with Mycenaean pottery and Cycladic figurines, Portara
(on Palatia islet) a huge portal (6 meters height, 3.5 meters width) of the unfinished Temple of Apollo (530 BC by Naxos' tyrant Ligdamis),
the Venetian Kastro (Castle) where fortress walls are dated back to the 13th century.
Inside the Castle there is the Capuchines Monastery, the Catholic Cathedral,
the Ursulines Monastery and the Catholic Episcopal Edifice.
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Agia Anna
(8 km from Naxos)
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Hotels in Agia Anna
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Photos from Agia Anna
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is a lovely long sandy beach.
There are a few hotels and rooms to let, tavernas, restaurants and water sports.
In summer high season, there are boats to Naxos town.
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Agios Georgios (Saint George)
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Hotels at Saint George
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Photos from Saint George
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is Naxos Town's beach. Sandy and very long (1 km) is the first choice for both swimming and staying.
Although in high season, the beach is crowded, evenings are very quiet.
There are many hotels to choose from, many of them are on the beach with the sea on the doorstep.
Having lunch or dinning in Agios Georgios is excellent since most of the restaurants are just on the beach.
So you can enjoy your meal watching the sea, or even late evening dinning on the sandy beach,
just 1-2 meters from the sea, is more than idyllic. Don't miss it.
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Agios Prokopios
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Hotels in Agios Prokopios
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Photos from Agios Prokopios
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is 4 kilometers away from Naxos and linked with frequent buses from Naxos town.
It claims to be the best beach in Naxos.
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Agiassos
(22 Km from Naxos Town)
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Hotels in Agiassos
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Photos from Agiassos
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is a very quiet place, just 5 Kilometres further south from Kastraki.
Is a lovely long sandy bay with accommodation and taverns.
It is an ideal place for those who wish to get away from it at all
and in the same time to be close to amenities.
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Apeirathos (Aperathou)
(27 Km from Naxos town)
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Photos from Apeirathos
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is a pretty village On the slops of Mount Zas
and was supposed to have originally been settled by Cretans.
Panagia Apeirathitissa is one of the oldest and remarkable churches of Naxos Island
with some excellent post Byzantine icons.
The Folk Art Museum is an interesting place to visit.
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Apollon
(54 Km via Filoti, 34 Km via Galini)
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Photos from Apollon
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is the the northen
village of the island. A lovely fishing boat port is situated on a bay sheltered by high
mountains. After Skado village there are two routes available. Both of them are excellent,
passing through mountains and green valleys. Try both, via Messi village
and via Komiaki (Koronida) village which is a rough track but the best one.
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Eggares
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Villas in Eggares
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Eggares is a traditional agricultural village, not "touched" by tourism. It is situated about 5 Km north of Naxos Town in a very green and fertile valley.
In the village are few taverns (some of them are exceptional) and there is a mini market.
The nearest beach (located in Amitis bay) is nice and sandy, but most important, it is not crowded even in high season.
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Halki or Tragea
(16 km from Naxos Town)
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Very nice village in the middle of an olive grove with towers built by Byzantines and Venetians. The Byzantine church
of Panagia Protothroni which was built in the 12th century and the the church
of Agios Georgios Diasoritis which was built in the 9th century have fine frescoes.
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Filoti
(19 km from Naxos Town)
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Photos from Filoti
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is worth a trip village, settled well up on the flank of Zas mountain.
There are quite a few cafes and tavernas, many of them been shaded by a massive plane tree.
In Filoti there is a 10th century Byzantine church with fine 13th century wall paintings.
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Galini
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Hotels in Galini
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Galini (5Km from Naxos Town) is a traditional and quiet and
peaceful village, in the verdant Galini Valley,
only 10 minutes drive from Naxos Town.
The area is surrounded by orchards and farms
and the beach is only 1500 metres away from the village
The beach (located in Amitis bay) is nice and sandy and it is not crowded even in high season.
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Kastraki
(17 km from Naxos Town)
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Hotels in Kastraki
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Photos from Kastraki
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One of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Quiet and peaceful.
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Koronida or Komiaki
(43 km from Naxos town)
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The village is built at the highest
altitude with splendid views as the mountains fall away to the coastal plain.
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Koronos
(36 km from Naxos Town)
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Photos from Koronos
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Koronos is a beautiful stepped village, scrabbling up the
the mountain sides and renowned for its emery mines. The local Folklore Collection Museum is worth a visit.
A turning off to the right, 500 meters prior to Koronos, leads to the church of Panagia Argokiliotissa
(4 Km) which is beautifully situated on a hill and has an excellent view.
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Moutsouna
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Hotels in Moutsouna
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Photos from Moutsouna
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is the port where the emery used to bought down from the mountains around Koronos
by a rope funicular and loaded to ships. Moutsouna has a fine sandy beach and there is an excellent,
high standard accommodation and tavern for those wish to stay in this sea side village.
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M.Vigla
(16 km from Naxos Town)
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Photos from Mikri Vigla
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One of the best beaches of the island. A 4 kilometers white sand beach, with crystal clear waters, ideal for wind surfing.
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Potamia
(8 km from Naxos Town)
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Villas in Potamia
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Photos from Potamia
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is a group of 3 pretty villages, Pano Potamia, Kato Potamia and Mesi Potamia.
It is narrow lush green valley that offers relaxation in a beautiful surrounding.
The church of Agios Mamas, patron Saint of the shepherds since the 9th century is worth a visit.
It is believed that it was an Orthodox Cathedral and in 1207 was converted to a Catholic church.
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Plaka
(8 km from Naxos Town)
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Hotels in Plaka
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Photos from Plaka
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Plaka is the next resort after Agia Anna and it is an excellent settlement, beachside resort with fantastic fine sand.
Plaka beach is 4 Km long with lots of accommodation, taverns and activities available, that makes it an ideal seaside resort.
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Pyrgaki
(20 km from Naxos Town)
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Beautiful sandy beach. Accommodation is available.
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Sagri
(11 km from Naxos Town)
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with its ancient monuments, Byzantine Churches, Venician castles is one of the interesting places in Naxos. 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 churches and monasteries, amazing windmills and above all its hospitable inhabitants, gathers the interests of both localsand visitors to the area.
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Useful Information for Naxos Greece
| Population | 18,000 |
Port Police | 22850 22300 |
| Distance from Piraeus | 104 NM |
Health Center | 22850 23333, 23676 |
| Radio Taxi | 22850 22444, 24331 |
Bus Station | 22850 22291 |
| Tourist Office | 22850 22717 |
Olympic Airways | 22850 23830 |
| Police | 22850 22100, 23280 |
Naxos Airport (JNX) | 22850 23292 |
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