Guide to Naxos, Greece

Naxos is largest and greenest in the Cyclades island group in the Agean Sea, and was the centre of ancient Cycladean culture. Extremely fertile, Naxos earns most of it’s income from agriculture.

Top reasons to visit Naxos

Naxos has stunning Mediterranean beaches with white granite sands and mountains with lush green valleys, making it the perfect island getaway for ‘getting away from it all’.

Archaeology buffs will enjoy exploring the many ruins including the Porter gateway, two Kouros statues and several ancient temples.

Main areas of Naxos

Naxos island is comprised of two municipalities, Naxos and Drymalia, with the largest town and capital being Naxos (also known as Chora, or Naxos Town. Numerous beach communities estned south along the coast from Chora.

Naxos Island National Airport

Located near Agios Prokopios, 3km from Naxos City

When to go to Naxos

The climate of Naxos can depend on the region. The centre is kept cooler due to the mountains and valleys, with the mountains so high it’s possible to have cloudless days. The west is more sheltered and flat, although temperatures can rise to the 30 degrees Celsius, the see breezes help keep it cool and less stuffy. Rain is infrequent, but it can be heavy when it does fall - leading to slippy streets.

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Top Attractions in Naxos

• Beaches - Agios Prokopios, Plaka, Mikro Vigla, Agia Anna, Aliko, Amitis
• Portara - a 6th century marble gate on the islet of Palatia
• Castro - elevated ground overlooking the harbour for those perfect sunsets and photographs
• Aquafun waterpark
• Naxos Horse Riding Club
• Heart Rock Kartodrome
• Kouros of Melanges
• Apollonas
• Dimitra’s Temple
• Chiemarros Tower

Shopping in Naxos

A unique experience in Naxos is the ‘chicken truck’ - for delivering the freshest eggs! Call the truck, and it drives to you with crates of live chickens, to deliver your eggs as fresh as possible!

• Bakeries - baklava, loukomi (Greek Turkish Delight), spanakopita (savoury cheese and spinach), and mazing chocolate cake
• Organic goods - Anna’s organic Shop and Garden Cafe
• Ceramics - Fish and Olice
• Kitron - Vallindras Distillery

Eating in Naxos

Local specialities include:-

• feta (cheese)
• moussaka
• olive oil
• souvlaki
• mezzo (small tapas-like servings including hummus, tatziki, olives ad small fish)

Recommended restaurants include Barbounis, Palatia Beach Restaurant, La Trattoria, Akrogiali, Ostria, Scirocco, Maro, Nikos Taverna Naxos, Meze II Boulamatsis, Deoudas, Eniro, To Ellinko, and Naxian Capriccio.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Naxos

Naxos is famous for producing it’s own alcoholic liquer called citron, which is sweet and citric. Another local favourite is raki, a brandy made from grapes similar to Italian grappa.

• Coffee - Flisvos Beach Cafe, Bossa, Lemon Bar, On the Rocks, Sottovento
• Bars - Mojito Beach Bar, Odyssey, Thalassa Beach Bar, Yazoo Summer Bliss, Naxos on the Rocks bar, Ocean, Escobar, 520 Bar
• Museums - Venetian Museum, Folk Museum Collection, Enetiko Museum

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