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On our most recent visit to Naxos, 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, to the gorgeous empty, sandy beaches of the west coast, Naxos will 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. Agios Prokopios is one such area, linked to Chora 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.
Travel almost as far as one can on asphalt southwest of Chora and one reaches beach heaven at Kastraki. The images in this brochure do not do justice to this gloriously unspoilt part of Naxos’ 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 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.
Twin centre and Island Hopping: Naxos can be combined with Athens, Amorgos, Astypalea, Donoussa, Iraklia, Koufonissia, Paros, Antiparos, Santorini and Schinoussa.
Excursions & Activities: Naxos offers a very wide programme of excursions and activities. Daily caique boats visit the virgin beaches of southeast Naxos which are inaccessible by land whilst larger vessels visit Mykonos/Delos, Paros, Santorini and Koufonissia/Iraklia.
Car Hire: Please contact us for exact prices.
Guide Book & Map: A 128 page guide book worth £16.00 is included free of charge with your tickets if your stay includes 7 nights or more as part of a single centre holiday and is in stock. Otherwise, you can purchase the book in addition to the cost of your holiday or we will include a free map worth £5.00 if in stock.
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Hotel Nissaki, Naxos Town |
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Summerland Studios and Apartments, Kastraki |
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Astir of Naxos Hotel, Naxos Town |
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Athina Studios and Apartments, Plaka Beach |
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Liana Studios and Apartments, Agios Prokopios |
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Asteria Hotel, Agios Georgios Beach - Naxos Town |
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Naxos Resort, Agios Georgios Beach - Naxos Town |
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Sun Beach , Agios Georgios Beach - Naxos Town |
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Galaxy Hotel, Agios Georgios Beach - Naxos Town |
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Aegean Palace Hotel, Plaka Beach |
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