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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
 
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.
 
Naxos Island is the biggest island among the Cycladic group of Islands. It is located to the southeast of Athens and lies in the Aegean Sea. Its shape is almost round, while its total area is 440 sq km. The coastline of Naxos is 150 km long and it has beaches can be both sandy and rocky.

The island generally has extremely moderate temperatures but its proximity to the sea creates humid conditions as well. Summers and winters are typically mild on Naxos.
 
make the soil rich and fertile, thus giving good quality products each year.

The uniqueness about this island is that its landscape is varied. The tall mountainous ranges are contrasted by the lush fertile valleys which slope down to form exotic and panoramic white and golden sandy beaches with azure waters enchanting the visitors on the island.

Mount Zas has the tallest peak rising 1004 meters above sea level.
 

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