Maria's guide
Favorite beaches
Discover your favorite beach. Naxos has so many to visit!
Parthena beach in Mikri Vigla is ideal for kite surfing.
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Mikri Vigla beach - Limanaki bay
Parthena beach in Mikri Vigla is ideal for kite surfing.
Glyfada Beach
Alyko Beach
Pyrgaki Beach
In case of southern winds it is preferable to swim at beaches that are located to the northwest part of the island, like Amitis or Abraam.
Abram beach
AmbramIn case of southern winds it is preferable to swim at beaches that are located to the northwest part of the island, like Amitis or Abraam.
For those who don't mind driving long distances, the beaches of Psili Ammos and Panormos, on the east coast, are also worth visiting!
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Paralia Psili Ammos
For those who don't mind driving long distances, the beaches of Psili Ammos and Panormos, on the east coast, are also worth visiting!
Ideal in case of strong southern wids as it is on the north east side of the island. It not sandy but has big white pebbles!
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Lionas Beach
Ideal in case of strong southern wids as it is on the north east side of the island. It not sandy but has big white pebbles!
Warm waters - unspoiled from tourism! Better in case of southern winds.
11 locals recommend
Amitis Beach
Warm waters - unspoiled from tourism! Better in case of southern winds.
Drive to the seaside village Apollonas from the North West coastal road and on the way make a stop at Agia, remnants of an old tower, and after a dip in the sea you can return to town from the inland road that passes through many picturesque unspoiled villages. In Apollonas there is the huge ancient marble kouros (statue) of Apollo. Plan a full day of it as the road is rather winding and the views will keep you enthralled so there's no need to rush.
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Apollonas Beach
Drive to the seaside village Apollonas from the North West coastal road and on the way make a stop at Agia, remnants of an old tower, and after a dip in the sea you can return to town from the inland road that passes through many picturesque unspoiled villages. In Apollonas there is the huge ancient marble kouros (statue) of Apollo. Plan a full day of it as the road is rather winding and the views will keep you enthralled so there's no need to rush.
One of the most wonderful beaches of the island with thick sand and crystal clear turquoise waters!
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Agios Prokopios
One of the most wonderful beaches of the island with thick sand and crystal clear turquoise waters!
Sightseeing
All of these destinations can be located on local maps and Google. Make inquiries in town for bike and car rentals, local bus schedules and island tours as well.
The place to be as the sun goes down is definitely the islet Palatia, where today, since the 6th century BC, still stand the remnants of the Temple of Apollo and its grand entyway, the Portara (meaning large door).
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Apollo Temple - Portara
The place to be as the sun goes down is definitely the islet Palatia, where today, since the 6th century BC, still stand the remnants of the Temple of Apollo and its grand entyway, the Portara (meaning large door).
Chalki or Halki is the island's old capital. There is an artistic atmoshere in this village filled with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the old distillery factory of Vallindras which is worth visiting to get a taste of Naxos' famous citron liquer. Within walking distance from Halki you can visit some of the most beautiful Byzantine churches of the island, like Panagia Protothroni, Agios Georgios Diasoritis, Agioi Apostoloi (at Kerami village) and Panagia Drosiani (at Moni village)
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Chalkio, Naxos, Greece
Eparchiaki Odos Naxou-ApiranthouChalki or Halki is the island's old capital. There is an artistic atmoshere in this village filled with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the old distillery factory of Vallindras which is worth visiting to get a taste of Naxos' famous citron liquer. Within walking distance from Halki you can visit some of the most beautiful Byzantine churches of the island, like Panagia Protothroni, Agios Georgios Diasoritis, Agioi Apostoloi (at Kerami village) and Panagia Drosiani (at Moni village)
Temple of Demeter
Temple of Dionysus in Iria. This particular sanctuary has been transformed into an attractive park.
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Temple of DIONYSUS, Iria
Temple of Dionysus in Iria. This particular sanctuary has been transformed into an attractive park.
Tower Of Ayia
Drive to Danakos village, leave your car to Agia Marina church. Find Monastery Fotodoti after an 1hour walk. The monasteri as well as the views are incredible!
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Monastery Fotodoti
Drive to Danakos village, leave your car to Agia Marina church. Find Monastery Fotodoti after an 1hour walk. The monasteri as well as the views are incredible!
BAZEOS TOWER
Many cultural events dyring summer.
In the villages of Ano, Mesi and Kato Potamia you can walk through the path next to the small river that passes through them. If you choose to go to Potamia, combine this trip with a visit to Melanes and the Kouros there.
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Ano Potamia
In the villages of Ano, Mesi and Kato Potamia you can walk through the path next to the small river that passes through them. If you choose to go to Potamia, combine this trip with a visit to Melanes and the Kouros there.
Apeíranthos
897 Eparchiaki Odos Apiranthou-Ormou ApollonaPicturesque "marble" village!
Kaloxilos
Picturesque village!
Make a stop for a greek coffee under the shade of the big Platanos tree in the center of Filoti village.
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Filoti
Make a stop for a greek coffee under the shade of the big Platanos tree in the center of Filoti village.
Discover the 3rd islands' unfinished Kouros (Big marble statue of a man).
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Flerio Kouros
Discover the 3rd islands' unfinished Kouros (Big marble statue of a man).
On the main road to Chalki village, just before Damalas village, you will find this special place where many interesting cultural events happen every summer.
Cycladia
On the main road to Chalki village, just before Damalas village, you will find this special place where many interesting cultural events happen every summer.
Kouros at Melanes
Discover the Kouros at the lush gardens of Melanes.
Damalas is a small picturesque village and there you can visit the old olive oil factory and learn the whole process of making olive oil in the past.
Damalas Forklore Museum
Damalas is a small picturesque village and there you can visit the old olive oil factory and learn the whole process of making olive oil in the past.
Going out & shopping
In Naxos you will enjoy almost everywhere good food and large portions. Here are some of our favorite restaurants, bars, bakeries, shops etc
A must when you visit Naxos! All dishes are delicious! Make sure you book in advance especially during August.
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Taverna Axiotissa
A must when you visit Naxos! All dishes are delicious! Make sure you book in advance especially during August.
Πλατιά
γαληνηςTraditional greek cuisine, beautiful courtyard, in the beautiful village of Galini.
Scirocco Cafe Restaurant
Plateia Petroi EvipaioiIL GIRASOLE ITALIAN RESTAURANNT
Faros tou Alykou
Doukato Restaurant
Labyrinth Wine Restaurant
Pizzadelia
Aristidi ProtopapadakiVlassi's Family / Ενοικιαζόμενα Δωμάτια - Ψησταριά / Rooms - Grill House
1739 Terrasse Cafe
Incredible view!
Island Bar of Naxos
Cedar Cafe
Aktaion pastry boutique
Waffle House
Kozi
Leoforos Naxou EggaronTo Spitiko Naxos
ProtopapadakiTaste Naxos' famous local products. Make sure to taste some of the delicious cheeses like the mild graviera, the spicy kefalotyri or "arseniko" cheese to accompany your wine, the sour xinotyro (ideal with spaghetti or even fruit) and the creamy xinomyzitra that is used on top of the traditional greek salad.
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Tziblakis Local products of Naxos
Sokratous PapavasiliouTaste Naxos' famous local products. Make sure to taste some of the delicious cheeses like the mild graviera, the spicy kefalotyri or "arseniko" cheese to accompany your wine, the sour xinotyro (ideal with spaghetti or even fruit) and the creamy xinomyzitra that is used on top of the traditional greek salad.
Dolce Vita cafe & patisserie
For delicious homemade sweets
Restaurants
Typografio restaurant is set in a very beautiful environment in the old town of Naxos and serves top quality creative greek cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Typografio Restaurant
Typografio restaurant is set in a very beautiful environment in the old town of Naxos and serves top quality creative greek cuisine.
It is a family-owned business and one of the oldest restaurants in the old town of Naxos. Delicious food, very clean and very good service.
23 locals recommend
Vassilis Tavern
It is a family-owned business and one of the oldest restaurants in the old town of Naxos. Delicious food, very clean and very good service.
Αξιοθέατα
Wander around the main town of Naxos "Hora" - especially in the old town with its narrow streets and numerous little shops surroundin the medieval castle on the top of the city. There, at the top you'll find the archeological museum.
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Castle (Kastro) of Naxos
Wander around the main town of Naxos "Hora" - especially in the old town with its narrow streets and numerous little shops surroundin the medieval castle on the top of the city. There, at the top you'll find the archeological museum.