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Moutsouna used to be the port of Apiranthos on the eastern coast of the island which once was a busy export harbour when emery was in high demand. The emery train which transported the once valuable cargo of emery from the mines to this quaint little harbour was at its height, long, long ago. It […]

Mikri Vigla on the west coast is a masterpiece of nature, an artist’s paradise and an action photographer’s best choice since this is a famous wind and kite surfers’ beach. It is a small headland that juts out into the sea and is found between the beaches of Parthena to the north, which is ideal […]

The beautiful sandy beach of Alyko is located in the south-west of Naxos and is approximately 17.5 kilometres away from the island’s capital. It is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches of Naxos, with white sand and a new forest of cedar trees. Alyko is, in fact, the name of the greater coastal […]

The scenic beach of Pyrgaki is situated within a small cove, which is well protected from the northern winds, at the south-western coast of the island, to the South. This truly huge sandy beach is not organized, so no umbrellas or sun-beds are available for rent, but it is found very close to many large […]

This beautiful sandy beach is the jewel of Naxos. It consists of two sections, a 700m sandy beach (right after Plaka) with trees along its entire shore and another of small coves of less than 100m length each, that form some sort of “private beaches” with thick sand in between sharp rocks. Orkos beach lies […]

Approximately 34.5 kilometres from Naxos Town at a distance of only 9.4 kilometres from the village of Koronos one can reach Lionas Bay; this is the shortest way to get to Lionas village and its beach. You will cross Agios Thalaleos, Kourounochori, Kinidaros and Koronos villages. Another way is via Chalki and Apiranthos, still going […]

What used to be just a nudists’ beach is now one of the most popular beaches of Naxos, retaining bits of its original character. It is still a favourite beach for nudists, who flock mostly off season but it also gathers families and couples, especially during high season, which “forces” the nudists to segregate off […]

Approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Naxos lays one of the most charming northern village beaches of Naxos Island. The ancient and small village settlement of Apollon has in recent years undergone quite a few tourist developments but has managed to remain quite secluded and quiet with only a few rooms to rent. Due […]

The beautiful white sandy beach of Kastraki is located approximately 16 kilometres from Naxos Town; it is the beach right after that of Mikri Vigla. This is a beach with all the qualities expected of a Greek island, cool, crystal-clear water, peace and quiet in the off season and good places to get a decent […]

Agios Prokopios lies right after Saint George’s beach and it is approximately 5.7 kilometres from Naxos Town, which is why many people choose to take a leisurely walk there or get there by bike. Awarded for its quality waters on both a Greek and international level, the beach of Agios Prokopios is truly magnificent. Right […]