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The popular wind "Meltemi" blows across the island from the north during the summer months and its strength increases from the middle of July to the middle of August.
Due to the island's location right at the centre of the Cycladic, the winds tend to be stronger and make it a perfect haven for windsurfers. All these factors |
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The best coasts are located on the western side of Naxos, where beaches are sandy. The western coast is more remote and the coastline is rocky.
The villages located in the fertile valleys are Halki, Tripodes, Melanes, Sangri and Egares. The main occupations for the islanders are farming, cattle breeding and fishing. |