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Updated 20 November 2019 Naxos Stands out from the Cycladic Competition with Its Unusually Crisp White Beaches and an Exceptiona Naxos Photo: Mila Atkovska/Shutterstock.com Naxos stands out from the Cycladic competition with its unusually crisp white beaches and an exceptionally lush, fertile terrain. With none of Mykonos' pretense or Ios' ferocious partying, the island is a destination for those who enjoy a good hike and low-key evening entertainment. Naxos is also home to its fare share of ancient sites, off-lying mountain villages, and excellent family-run taverns. NOTE: This Guide has been limited to 20 points of interest per section. For the full guide, Aetherial Images/Shutterstock.com please visit ArrivalGuides.com Top 5 Kastro Take a turn up a narrow alley in the island's Hora and inevitably get lost i... Portara Perhaps the most scenic spot on the island, the Portara (also known as the T... Della Rocca-Barozzi Veneti... Justin Black/Shutterstock.com Housed inside a historic home of a Venetian family, the Della Rocca-Barozzi ... Archaeological Museum The Naxos Archaeological Museum contains an impressive collection of Cycladi... Eggares Olive Press Museum The Olive Press Museum is a curious local attraction, where visitors are gra... Aetherial Images/Shutterstock.com Updated 20 November 2019 Destination: Naxos Publishing date: 2019-11-20 THE ISLAND BEACHES Mila Atkovska/Shutterstock.com Korpithas/Shutterstock.com Life on Naxos centers around the Hora, or Naxos Naxos is especially well-known for its Town, where most of its taverns, restaurants uncharacteristically beautiful beaches, the most and shopping spots are concentrated. Travelers attractive of which are concentrated along the will need to venture out south of town to nd island's southwestern coast. During the summer some the nest Naxian beaches, however - months, the larger beaches truly come alive - settlements most revered by tourists include holidaymakers rush to the seaside and seasonal waterside Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna, as taverns and beach bars come back into well as the long stretch of sandy Plaka Beach. operation. The windy beaches of the northwest are reserved for water sports enthusiasts, while the inland Plaka Beach mount Zas and tucked away village of Halki One of the nest on attracts adventure-seeking hikers. Naxos, Plaka is a long, Naxos isn't one to rely solely on tourism, attractive sandy beach however - its fertile terrain produces ample which really comes alive olives, citrus, potatoes, and a variety of other in summer. Multiple fruit and vegetables, which allows for the taverns and cafes line the existence of so many organic-only eateries. Most waterfront (most operate May to October), and local businesses are family-run, passing on holidaymakers swim in the turquoise waters and knowledge and experience to the younger play beach games and water sports from dusk till generations - it is not unusual to see a cafe or dawn. small store managed by father and son only. The island is also home to its very own "Kitron" citrus Photo: lukaszimilena/Shutterstock.com Address: Plaka Beach, Naxos liquor distillery and an old olive press manufactory - both open to visitors and oering guided tours. Destination: Naxos Publishing date: 2019-11-20 Agios Prokopios Photo: LandscaperY/Shutterstock.com Boasting some of the best Address: Mikri Vigla, Naxos infrastructure on the Saint George Beach island, the sandy beach of Agios Prokopios is To stay close to the well-connected to the center of it all, Saint Hora via public buses. George would probably be the best pick when it Water is clear, and (optional) sunbeds are come to beaches on available for hire in abundance. The beach teams Naxos. Located in very with taverns and cafes, and is home to a reputable diving company. close proximity to the island's Hora, it is, perhaps, what one would refer to as the "city Photo: lukaszimilena/Shutterstock.com beach." Water here is shallow, which is perfect Address: Agios Prokopios, Naxos for families with children. More Info: Blue Fin Divers (www.bluendivers.gr) Photo: Morrowind/Shutterstock.com Agia Anna Address: Saint George, Naxos A stone's throw away from the popular Agios Kastraki Beach Prokopios is Agia Anna, a Those looking to sheltered, quiet sandy experience the quieter beach perfect for side of Naxos will families. The shallow, certainly appreciate the clear water makes it perfectly safe for children, tranquility of Kastraki and the general tranquil atmosphere attracts Beach - a long stretch of couples and older visitors. Sunbeds are available sand perfectly t for long walks along the water. for hire. The beach is less developed and never gets crowded, but several taverns do operate in the Photo: experiencecollector/Shutterstock.com area. Address: Agia Anna, Naxos Photo: alexandros petrakis/Shutterstock.com Mikri Vigla Beach Address: Kastraki, Naxos A compact, sheltered cove where the tiny Amitis Beach paradise beach of Mikri In the island's northwest, Vigla is located used to far from the only be visited by a tourist-favoured beaches handful of travelers of the western coast, lies in-the-know, but has become increasingly Amitis - a beach exposed popular with holidaymakers over the past years. to all winds, which makes There is a single (very popular) tavern here, it a perfect spot for water sports enthusiasts. The ideal for a refreshing retreat. beach is best t for surfers and kite-surfers, Destination: Naxos Publishing date: 2019-11-20 rather than swimmers. Portara Perhaps the most scenic Photo: Pavel1964/Shutterstock.com spot on the island, the Address: Amitis Beach, Naxos Portara (also known as the Temple of Apollo) is DO & SEE where locals and visitors ock at sundown to take in the splendid golden sunsets. Walk along a causeway and up towards the ancient gate-like structure perched atop the hill for some of the best views. Photo: boivin nicolas/Shutterstock.com Address: Hora, Naxos Aetherial Images/Shutterstock.com Della Rocca-Barozzi Venetian Museum Whether it is beach relaxation, active pursuits, Housed inside a historic ancient ruins, or even museums that you're home of a Venetian looking for - Naxos has it all. Sites of particular family, the Della interest include the gate-shaped Portara, Rocca-Barozzi residence Venetian Kastro, the beautiful hiking trails inland and museum (which the (towards the village of Halki, containing the family still calls home a historic Vallindras citrus distillery), and the few months a year) is now open to the public, island's sparse (yet present) archaeological sites. and hosts temporary exhibitions as well as the well-known locally Domus Cultural Festival. Kastro Guided tours available. Take a turn up a narrow alley in the island's Hora Photo: Christos Siatos/Shutterstock.com Address: Hora, Naxos and inevitably get lost in Opening hours: May-Oct daily 10am-2.45pm & 6.30-9.30pm the maze of windy streets Phone: +30 22850 22387 of what is, perhaps, More Info: Located at the Trani Porta gate, separating the Naxos' main attraction ancient quarters of Kastro and Bourgos aside from the splendid beaches. Explore the Archaeological Museum ancient, packed with authentic Venetian The Naxos Archaeological mansions Kastro district dating back to the 13th Museum contains an century. impressive collection of Photo: leoks/Shutterstock.com Cycladic art and Address: Hora, Naxos sculpture, one that reportedly even rivals the compilation of artifacts in the Greek capital city of Athens. Visitors will get the chance to closely Destination: Naxos Publishing date: 2019-11-20 examine some of the earliest Greek gurines and Cedar Forest of Alyko artwork. Alyko in the island's southwest is known for its Photo: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com lush cedar trees Address: Hora, Naxos stretching along acres Opening hours: Tue-Sat 8.30am-3pm upon acres of land. The Phone: +30 2285 022725 natural environment here Eggares Olive Press Museum is rather unique and well-looked after - local The Olive Press Museum authorities have even given plans of constructing is a curious local dwelling buildings in favor of salvaging nature. attraction, where visitors Photo: Solomiya Trylovska/Shutterstock.com are granted insight into Address: Alyko, Naxos the behind-the-scenes makings of olive oil and Sailing Tours other olive-derived products. At the end of the One of the experiences tour, guests are invited to take part in a topping the "must-do" list sampling of the high-quality items and foods on when on Naxos is joining sale. one of the many sail boat tours oered by local Photo: marco mayer/Shutterstock.com companies. Tour Address: Eggares, Naxos Opening hours: Daily 9am-6pm (1 Apr-30 Sept) programs vary, but very often include swimming Phone: +30 22850 24180 in secluded coves, visiting nearby islands (such Internet: www.olivemuseum.com as the whitewashed Paros) and beaches, snorkeling, and stopping for lunch in a scenic Temple of Demeter waterside location somewhere in or around One of the attractions Naxos. best seen as a part of a guided tour, the remains Captain Panos Sailing Day Tours of the ancient Temple of +30 697 353 7424 Demeter reportedly date www.captainpanos.com back to as early as the 6th century BC. Little remains of the temple's Naxos Sailing Tours former glory days, but some pillars and walls do +30 694 435 5717 stand as reminder of the island's historic www.naxossailing.com heritage. Photo: Aaron Amat/Shutterstock.com Photo: cla78/Shutterstock.com Address: Sagriou, Naxos Destination: Naxos Publishing date: 2019-11-20 Zas Mountain itinerary are the scenic settlements of Halki with Climbing the Zas its attractive town square, Aperathou (a village Mountain is best done in overlooking the island's southeastern coast), and the early hours of the the mountain-side village of Koronos. morning, when the sun is yet to release its burning Photo: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.com midday rays. There are Distillery Vallindras several departure points (starting from Filoti, for The tiny distillery oers example) and route directions are displayed travelers to Naxos an along the way.
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