Naxos Agios Sozon chapel

Location: Agiassos

The chapel of Agios Sozon in Naxos Greece, Cyclades: Built upon the steep rock, seemingly hanging a few kilometers away from the bright blue waters of Agiassos bay in the southwest part of Naxos, the whitened chapel of Agios Sozon attracts many visitors as it shines brightly under the sun. The chapel is accessible by foot or by boat.

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Traditionally regarded as the protector of sailors, Agios Sozon’s worship is to this day celebrated in island and coastal regions. His name actually translates in Greek as “the one who saves”. The small chapel with the cone-shaped dome is considered to date back to the Byzantine era, having been built as a vow of a merchant, who, during a shipwreck, swore to raise up a church in honor of Agios Sozon in case the grace of the Saint helped him survive the incident. Reportedly, as his merchandise was mainly wine and oil, he placed these ingredients in the foundations of the chapel.

Agios Sozon is accessible by taking the hiking path that begins from the beach of Agiassos, while you can also reach the chapel by boat.

Tours and activities related to Agios Sozon chapel

• South Naxos full day cruise Naxos Your cruise begins from Agia Anna Port at 10:00 AM, with the first swimming stop at Aliko, a well-noted beach with sand dunes and cedar trees. Your next stop is at Rina, a rocky bay with a synonymous sea cave - a unique wild landscape that can only be approached by boat. Savor a delicious barbecue lunch along with unlimited soft drinks, water and house wine. Take another swimming stop at the beautiful bay of Kalados, a popular port amongst the private yachts that sail in the Cyclades. Heading to your last stop, Pyrgaki beach, visit the tiny church of Agios Sostis, built right on the edge of the coast. Take pictures while you listen to its interesting history, before returning to Anna Port at around 5:00 PM. 7 hours Map from € 50.00

How to get there

The chapel of Agios Sozon is located in Agiassos.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Naxos transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 22850 25835, 0030 22850 24829 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Naxos with as little as 15 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover the chapel of Agios Sozon and many other places of interest in Naxos at their own pace.