Naxos, is considered as blessed from the god.
Naxos is a place that will stay forever in memory. It is a beautiful Cycladic Island distinguished for its history and fertile land. Naxos has a ground of 440 km2 and a shore length of 148 km. It is located near the small Cycladic islands Heraklia, Shinoussa, Koufonissia to the west and Donoussa, Stroggili and Aghia Paraskevi to the east. Mythology has it that Naxos was the hometown of Dionysus. It is the only Cycladic island with a fertile ground and it is considered as blessed from the god. It produces a famous citrus liquor and quality local wine.
Naxos has a rich history and traditional and it is worth taking a tour around the island to admire all the archaeological sites and historic monuments.
The island provides a broad spectrum of choices that satisfy all preferences.
Places to visit
- Panagia protothrone.
- Tower of Belonia.
- Chimaros tower.
- Melanes.
- Apollo’s temple.
- The archaeological museum containing prehistoric findings from Copper Age.
- St. Nicholas church built in the 10th Century A.D.
- The mountainous villages Apirathos, Damarionas, Komiaki and Koronos.
- Swimming beaches: Agios Prokopios, Agios Georgios, Kastraki, Aliko and Pirgaki.
How to arrive on the island
- By Boat from Piraeus duration 7 hrs.
- By Hydrofoil from Rafina duration 4 hrs.
- By hydrofoil from Piraeus duration 5 hrs.
- By plane from Athens duration 45 minutes.