
General Description:
Located in the centre of Cyclades,
Naxos distinguishes for the natural beauty, the family atmosphere and the interesting sightseeing. According to mythology, Naxos is the island where Theseus landed on his way back from Crete, after having killed the Minotaur. This is also where Theseus abandoned his wife, Ariadne, who later became the wife of god Dionysus, the protector of Naxos.
The largest and greenest island of
Cyclades, Naxos has long sandy beaches to swim, picturesque mountainous villages to explore and ancient monuments spread all around. Among the most beautiful beaches are
Plaka,
Agia Anna,
Orkos, while
Mikri Vigla is the best spot for kite surfing and windsurfing, two sports that are particularly popular in Naxos.
Should you head to the inland, visitors will discover small villages with traditional architecture, perched on the slopes of the mountains. Walk along the narrow streets of
Koronos, trek the nature around
Melanes, have a calm evening in
Halki and see the view from the square of
Filoti. The perfect place for nature lovers!
The capital and centre of activities in Naxos is
Chora, with the seaside cafeterias and the picturesque neighborhoods. This is a great place for calm, family vacations with controlled tourist development.