The sandy beach of Agiasos is located southwest of the island. It is an ideal destination for sea baths of families with children as its waters are shallow and crystal clear. At the ends of the sheltered sandy beach of Agiasos there are rocks, while the trees are bounded by the beach. There are […]
Agios Prokopios beach is the most famous beach of Naxos. It is just 5 km from Chora. It has been voted by international tourism magazines as one of the best beaches in Greece and Europe. Its golden sand covers about 2 km. Its clear blue-green waters are attracting thousands of tourists every summer. On the […]
The village of Apollonas is 54 km northeast of Chora. The picturesque port, the statue of Kouros and the beach of the village, are the reference points of the area, as well as a reason for an excursion to the northern part of Naxos. The small sandy beach of Apollo is breathtaking when there are […]
On the eastern side of the island is the picturesque harbor of Moutsouna. It is the port of Aperanthus. The history of the emery is connected with the area, since the air train brought to the harbor the precious ore from the mountains of Naxos. Next to the harbor is the beach with fine sand […]
On the northeastern coast of Naxos, 40 km from Chora, the bay of Lyonas is distinguished. The pebbled beach offers a separate swim in the usually crowded, sea-borne sea. The beach is not organized and you need to take the necessary things with you to enjoy your swim. The graphical settlement that stretches over the […]
In the area of Yria, we meet the sanctuary of Dionysus, which is considered by the historians to be the forerunner of the Parthenon. Location: The sanctuary of Dionysus is located in Yria, a few minutes away from the village of Agios Arsenios and about 10 km from Chora. History: In the sanctuary of Dionysos […]
In the green and olive-filled valley of Kalamitsia, near the village of Melanes, lies the imposing palace of the Jesuit monks. Location: The palace of the Jesuit monks is located in the area of Kalamitsia, 2 km from the village of Melanes and 7 km from Chora. History: In 1673, Jesuit monk Rovero Soze chose […]
In the village of Sangri, in an area rich of monasteries, towers and ancient monuments,there is the Temple of Demeter or the Sanctuary of Gyroula. Location: The archaeological site is located in Sagkri, in the center of the island, only a few kilometers from Chalki and 11 km from Chora. History: The Temple of Demeter […]
The island of the palaces and Portara is undoubtedly the most imposing monument and symbol of Naxos. It is located in the harbor of the island and is the first image that every visitor has reached the island. Location: Portara is built on the island of the palaces, or the island of Bacchus as it […]
Near the village of Tripodes (or Vivlos), there are the ruins of the imposing Tower of Plaka, for which there are many myths apart from the historical data … Location: The Tower of Plaka or Paliopyrgos, as it is called, is located in the village of Tripodes, about 7 km from Chora. History: The tower […]
