Naxos

One of the most beautiful and authentic island of the Cyclades. It is the largest island in Cyclades and by far the most fertile among them. It's mountainous interior will surprise you and so will its resemblance to the island of Crete. The beaches of Naxos are well known for their natural beauty, the water clarity and the white sand.

There are a number of traditional villages like Apeirathos which was settled by refugees from Crete, where they still wear traditional costumes and the streets are made of marble. The town of Apollonas was at one time a quiet fishing village but is now a tourist resort with a beach. Naxos Island has over 40 villages to visit and most of them have their own distinct character and style. Naxos island's rich agricultural heritage has meant that the islanders have had no need to make many concessions to tourism. As a result, Naxos maintains a strong Greek identity and many villages have a traditional character not spoilt by the demands of the package tour industry.

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• The capital of Naxos is Chora, or Naxos Town, which surrounds the old Venetian castle. Naxos Town is the main port where you'll find shops, bakeries, and tavernas lining the waterfront. The north shore of Naxos Town is called Grotta, with fabulous views of the Portara. To the south west of Naxos Town is the popular town beach area of Agios Giorgios. Those who enjoy walking will be delighted by the number of walking paths. And those who enjoy driving, Naxos is here to be discovered.
• Apeiranthos  is a pretty village on the slops of Mount Zas.  The architectural design of the houses in Apeiranthos has remained almost untouched since the time of the Venetian Empire: narrow marble paved mule tracks, often covered by archways.
• Koronos is one of the most beautiful villages in Naxos Island. It is a stepped village, scrabbling up two opposite mountain sides and renowned for its emery mines. As there is no road passing through the village, exploring can be done only on foot.
• Filoti is a nice village, settled well up on the flank of Zas mountain and it is surrounded by olive groves There are quite a few cafes and taverns, many of them been shaded by a massive plane tree.

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Naxos is reputed for its many beautiful long sandy beaches. There are over 40 Kilometres of beaches to choose from, and most of them are sandy. From the bay of Agios Georgios, south of Hora, up to Pirgaki, on the south western side of Naxos, there is a succession of wonderful, endless beaches. They are all easily accessible and all of them have small taverns.

By sea: the harbour of Naxos is only 103nm from Piraeus. The connection from Piraeus and Rafina harbors is regular with many shuttles especially in the summer months. The ship will get you to Naxos harbour in 3.5-5.5 hours, depending on the route.

By Air: aircraft leave the international airport of Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos) for Naxos island every day and during the peak holiday season once or twice a day. The flight lasts 25 minutes.

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