About Naxos
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Overview
Naxos' sandy beaches include Plaka, Agios Prokopios and Orkos. They provide long stretches of soft eggshell-colored sand; while the winds along the western coastline at Mikri Vigla and elsewhere create ideal conditions for kite surfing and windsurfing. The highest mountain in the Cyclades, Mount Zas, sits proudly at the island’s heart.
A large marble Portara, or gate, welcomes visitors at this intriguing port city. One of the island’s most charming villages, Apiranthos, in the north, is paved with the island’s fine white marble. The town’s strong Venetian influence can be observed in the ornate balconies and coat of arms above the doorways. A charming windmill and old tower can still be seen in partial ruins.
Vacationers can find the perfect marriage of land and sea, traditional villages and lush valleys, amid this idyllic Greek island paradise known as Naxos.
What To Do
Go windsurfing around the sublime waters of Naxos.
Visit one of the island’s oldest churches, the Church of Panagia Apeirathitissa, in Apiranthos, plus three impressive museums: the Archaeological Museum of Apiranthos, Museum of Folk Art and Geological Museum.
Explore the ruins of a Venetian Castle in Chora.
Take a hike amid the glorious scenery and ancient ruins of the Cyclade’s most mountainous isle.
When to Go
The driest months in the Cyclade’s lushest isle run between April and September, peaking in July. January sees the most rain, while February is the coolest. Temperatures generally remain between 60 F and 80 F on Greece’s beguiling, authentic isle.
Fast Facts
The name of the lovely mountain village of Apiranthos means plenty of flowers.
The remains of a temple dedicated to Demeter, goddess of grain, were unearthed in 1949 in the fertile valley near Sangri on Naxos.
Naxos is the lushest isle of the entire Greek Cyclades archipelago. It has been inhabited continuously since the 4th century BC.
The leaves of the island’s citron fruit have long been distilled into raki and Kitron liquors so popular on Naxos. Markos Vallindras established the first Naxos Kitron distillery back in 1896. The liquor is still enjoyed throughout the world.
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