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Naxos Island

Naxos Island is one of the best holiday destinations among the Greek Islands, and its many attractions include excellent sandy beaches,  unique beauty, variety of landscape, numerous historical places, beautiful walking wander routes, tradition that has been preserved in many villages.

Naxos has some of the very best beaches in Greece. Agios Prokopios, Saint George Beach, Agia Anna, Plaka, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Pyrgaki, Agiassos, Apollon, Moutsouna, Psili Ammos, Kalandos, Panormos are exceptional.

In the inland villages, the character and customs of the island have been resurrected - the holidays, the celebrations and the traditions that make up the integral elements of the residents’ daily lives. These villages are distinguished by their scenic splendors and natural beauty. And the visitor should definitely pay a visit to the stores that sell local and traditional products. The villages located approximately in the central inland area of the island, such as Koronos, Apiranthos, Filoti, Halki, are of special interest.

Naxos goes 3000 years back. The Portara, a massive 2,500-year-old marble doorway is one of the remains of the past glory. It is the entrance to an unfinished temple that faces directly toward Delos, Apollo's birthplace. The temple construction begun about 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis, who wanted to make Naxos's buildings the highest and most glorious in Greece. The passing of the Venetians through Naxos left ineffaceably its mark on the cultural, religious and social life of the island. Part of the cultural heritage is revealed today through its fabulous architecture that the Venetians applied to castles and towers found scattered throughout the island. Among them, the Venetian Castle (also known as Sanudo’s Castle) in Naxos Town stands out.

Naxos offers a wide range of activities. The island is the paradise for wind surfers and water sports. It is also one of the best islands for walking tours. The island is a wonderful place to explore on foot and walking is a major draw. Many old paths linking villages, churches, valleys and other sights still survive.

• Wind Surfing
• Kite Surfing
• Water sports (jetski, waterski, tubes, banana, sailing, beach volley, pendaloes, canoe, etc )
• Diving
• Cruising
• Walkking
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Mountain Biking

are just a few you can do in Naxos Island.