Naxos
Greece · South Aegean · 0 m
Description
Naxos (Νάξος) is the largest island in the Cyclades and a diverse destination shaped by nature, history, and Greek tradition. The island is known for the striking Portara, the marble gateway of the unfinished Temple of Apollo, its long sandy beaches, and picturesque mountain villages such as Apiranthos and Filoti. In the fertile interior, olive groves, vineyards, and traditional agriculture shape the landscape. The Tragea Valley is home to Byzantine churches, Venetian tower houses, and ancient olive groves. Ancient sites such as the Kouros statues and Temple of Demeter add to its cultural heritage. Naxos combines beaches, mountains, history, and culinary traditions, making it one of the most diverse islands in the Cyclades.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Portara (Temple of Apollo gate)
- Naxos Town (Chora) & Venetian Castle (Kastro)
- Mount Zas hike (1,004 m)
- Plaka Beach
- Agios Prokopios Beach
- Agia Anna Beach
- Mikri Vigla Beach & kitesurfing
- Agios Georgios Beach
- Apiranthos marble village
- Halki village & Vallindras Distillery
- Filoti village
- Tragea Valley & olive groves
- Byzantine churches of Tragea
- Temple of Demeter
- Temple of Dionysus at Yria
- Kouros of Apollonas
- Apollonas marble quarries
- Naxos Archaeological Museum
- Venetian Museum of Naxos
- Panagia Drosiani
- Monastery of Fotodotis
- Naxos cheese & local cuisine
- Kitron tasting
- Naxos hiking trails
- Naxos windsurfing
- Paros island day trip(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- JNX
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry