The village of Agios Arsenios in Naxos (or Argesiani) is located only 6 km from Chora and has about 1000 inhabitants.
Most of them are farmers, as the surrounding area is fertile and famous for its potato cultivation, and stockmen, especially cattle breeders.
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Agios Arsenios is often called Agersani by the locals. The oldest reference to the toponym was found in a document written by the then Duchess of Naxos in 1434; the area was mentioned as in lo luoco de Gersani (the place of Gersani). In particular, the current name of the settlement was officially established in 1940.
Initially, the village was built in the Stelida region but was destroyed by raids that occurred during Ottoman rule. The former settlement was abandoned, and residents decided to build their new houses in the Livadia plain.
Noteworthy regional sights include the two old windmills lying on Stroumboulas hill and the tower of Saint Nicholas, which is known for its characteristic dovecotes. At Elliniko district, a hill in southern Agios Arsenios, one can see the ruins of an ancient fortress while in a 6-minute drive from the heart of the village lies the archaeological site of Yria, where the ancient temple of Dionyssus and fragmented vessels can be admired.
Saint Spyridon is the main church of the village. An 18th-century church dedicated to Saint Nicholas is situated nearby, too. Saint Nikolas church served as a lookout during the period that pirates roved in the Aegean.
Close to the village lie the most renowned and lively beaches of Naxos - Agios Prokopios and Plaka.
There are many different ways to get to Agios Arsenios from any location on the island. Airport to Agios Arsenios: 4.5 km / 2.7 miles | Port to Agios Arsenios: 6 km / 3.7 miles | Chora to Agios Arsenios: 6 km / 3.7 miles
Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked 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 booking your taxi online.
Car rental: Τhere's the option of renting a car and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Agios Arsenios and many other places of interest at their own pace.
Public transfers: The central bus station of the island is located at the port of Naxos. There are several buses from Chora to Agios Arsenios during the day. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here. From Naxos airport to Agios Arsenios: Note that there is no bus station at the airport and the best option is to book a car or a transfer. If you still want to use the public bus, after exiting the airport buildings, follow the road to the left. The closest bus stop (Naxos Camp) is located 700 meters away. From Naxos Camp, visitors can take the bus route Plaka - Agia Anna > Chora (approximately every 30 minutes during summer) to Naxos central station. From there, visitors should board another bus. Line 3 reaches Agios Arsenios. From Naxos port to Agios Arsenios: The bus station is located at the port of Naxos. From there, visitors who have arrived by ferry should take a bus. Line 3 reaches Agios Arsenios. Tip: Since buses don’t always stop at every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination in advance.
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