Best Naxos Beaches

Beaches in Naxos Greece are different from the beaches in other islands of the Cyclades, due to their characteristic length. Most of them have soft white sand and crystal blue waters.
In brief, the most beautiful sandy beaches are located on the western side of the island, which is also the most touristy developed part.
The most famous beaches are Plaka beach, the longest sandy beach on the island, and Agios Prokopios beach.
There are considered among the most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades and are well organized with sunbeds, water sports, restaurants and hotels.
But there are many other beautiful sandy beaches to explore on the island. Do not miss the area of Aliko, a protected area for its cedar forest, which offers several beautiful beaches: Aliko beach and Agios Georgios beach. The landscape is just amazing.
Some like Mikri Vigla beach are famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
If you travel to Naxos with kids, the perfect beach is Saint Georges beach (near the town), with shallow waters and all the needed facilities. But we also recommend Sahara beach (or Limanakia) which is an amazing place and well protected by the summer wind.
If you want some privacy, you can find some small coves at Orkos beach and if you are adventurous, do not miss Panermos beach, on the eastern side of the island.
The Northern side also offers many beaches and wild bays but the quality of the sand and sea is less good and they can be affected by winds and waves.
What are the best beaches for snorkeling? We recommend the peninsula of Aliko and the bay of Panermos.
Note that Naxos is a very popular and busy island and it is not always easy to find a free sunbed on the many organized beaches.
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You will find below a list of the best beaches on Naxos island, sorted by popularity.
After exploring them, don't miss to check All Things to Do in Naxos (best sights, villages, restaurants and more).

Plaka beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 8 km south of Chora
Description: The famous Plaka Beach is a long, sprawling, strip of white sand with sand dunes behind the beach. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Naxos island. Here you can enjoy the lovely water, a view of Paros and some space.

Agios Prokopios beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 6 km south west of Chora
Description: Agios Prokopios is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. This is a long, golden beach with many watersports and surrounded by plenty of tourist facilities.

Aliko beach (Hawaii)
Sandy, Non-Organized, Secluded, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 18 km south of Chora
Description: There are many coves both sides of Aliko beach and the sea is crystal clear. The unique cedar forest with the sand dunes all over the area create a really exotic environment.

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Mikri Vigla beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, SandyLocation: 12 km south of Chora
Description: Mikri Vigla is one of the most famous windsurfing spots in Naxos. The wind is perfect for windsurfing and kitesurfing and many watersports centre line this beach.

Sahara beach (Limanakia)
Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly-Organized, Secluded, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 12 km south of Chora
Description: In the continuation of Mikri Vigla, the beach of Sahara (or Limanakia) is located just behind. It is a large, calm beach with golden sand and clean water.

Pyrgaki beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly-Organized, SecludedLocation: 19 km south east of Chora
Description: Pyrgaki is a golden beach on the southern of the island. It is very beautiful and calmer than other beaches on the island.

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Maragas beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Non-OrganizedLocation: 7 km south of Chora
Description: Maragas is an endless, picturesque beach with soft sand and crystal water. Although it is close to Chora and the popular beach resorts of Naxos, Maragas is calmer than the other beaches in the area.

Orkos beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, SecludedLocation: 11 km south of Chora
Description: Orkos is a beautiful beach next to Plaka. With soft sand and green ambience, Orkos attracts many visitors every summer.

Aliko Agios Georgios beach
Location: 18 km south of Chora
Description: The beach of Agios Georgios of Aliko is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island and it is protected from the winds.

Agia Anna beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 6 km south of capital
Description: Agia Anna is a picturesque tourist resort with soft sandy beach and crystal water. Tourism development is advanced in the area, with lovely hotels and seaside taverns.

Agios Georgios beach (Saint George)
Windsurfing, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 2 km south of Chora
Description: Agios Georgios is the closest beach to Chora, the capital village of Naxos. It is actually the town's beach. It is a very large, sandy beach with crystal water and some watersports facilities

Kastraki beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km south of Chora
Description: Kastraki is a very beautiful beach on the southern side of the island. It has crystal water and a rocky ambience. Surprisingly, it usually doesn't get much popular.
Glyfada beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, Secluded, WindsurfingLocation: 16 km South of Chora
Description: Glyfada beach is a beautiful and long sandy beach located between Kastraki and Alyko. Due to its size and location, it never get crowded.

Little Paradise beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 2 km north of Ayiassos
Description: A beautiful little beach with calm waters and protected from the winds. The beach is small and available space is limited

Agiassos beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 23 km south east of Chora
Description: Agiassos, located on the southern side of Naxos, is a large sandy beach. Its distance from the most popular resorts of the island make it great for some calm moments.

Psili Ammos beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, SecludedLocation: 45 km south east of Chora
Description: Psili Ammos is a secluded sandy beach on the eastern side of Naxos, in close distance to the fishing port of Moutsouna.
Panermos beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, Secluded, SandyLocation: 54 km from Chora
Description: Panermos is a lovely and secluded beach on the eastern side of Naxos. It is unorganized and offers only few trees for natural shade.

Stelida beach
Secluded, Sandy, PebbledLocation: 6 km south west of Chora
Description: The beach of Stelida is a photogenic place. It is sandy at some parts and some sunbeds are available. The beach is not very popular as it is wavy when windy.

Rina beach
Nudism-Friendly, Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: East coast of Naxos
Description: The beach of Rina is only accessible by boat or via a long hike. It is accessible from Panermos beach but also by day cruises from the port of Naxos

Mikra
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 20 km north of Chora
Description: This is another remote beach of Naxos, ideal for some privacy. It is a sandy and pebbled beach with amazing waters.

Chilia Vryssi
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 23 km north of Chora
Description: Chilia Vryssi beach is a beautiful and remote pebbled beach of Naxos island, with beautiful water colors.

Itonas beach
Nudism-Friendly, Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: North of the island, 2 km down of Agia Tower
Description: A beautiful beach on the north part of Naxos. The beach is ideal when there are no winds. It is very difficult to access the beach by car.

Amitis beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, SecludedLocation: 11 km north of Chora
Description: Amitis is a small, isolate beach on the way from Chora to Apollonas. It doesn't have many visitors, while the wind is strong sometimes.

Grotta beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 0.5 km from Naxos Town
Description: Grotta is not actually a beach but a seaside quarter of Naxos Town. The beach is more appropriate for snorkeling than swimming.

Laguna (windsurfing) beach
WindsurfingLocation: 3.5 km south of Naxos Town
Description: This beach took its name for the lagoon shape and the flat water. Laguna is a perfect spot for learning and practicing windsurfing.
Abram beach
Pebbled, SecludedLocation: 22 km north east of Chora
Description: Abram is a very small and isolated beach on the northern side of Naxos, ideal to enjoy some privacy amidst the wild landscape of the region.