Naxos is relatively quiet, quaint and charming

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades, home to the tallest mountain, Mount Zeus (1,010 m). In the most popular island chain for tourists, Naxos is relatively quiet, quaint, and charming. You'll feel so at home during your holiday in Naxos, that you may never want to leave.

Naxos is famous for it's marble - a brilliant white. If you tour ancient sites on the mainland before your trip to Naxos, you'll see marble which was quarried on Naxos and then transported overseas by boat - quite an impressive feat! Take a day trip to the ancient island Delos, and see the famous lions at the 'lion terrace' which were sculpted on Naxos.

Naxos is green and fertile. Farming is widespread, and the island produces olive oil, fruits, wine, and potatoes. Xinotyro and Mizithra are local cheeses which you can buy from the farmers in the main streets of town. Fishing is big business and you'll see fishermen mending their nets on the docks and octopus drying in the sun as you stroll the pier.

Visit ancient ruins, venetian castles, monasteries and churches, or just relax on beautiful sandy beaches. Wherever you wander on Naxos, and there is lots to see and do, you'll be made to feel very, very welcome.

Quick Facts at a Glance

How to get to Naxos from Athens: by ferry (6 hours), by catamaran (3 hours) and plane (45 minutes).

Some of the places of interest on Naxos: the main town of the island with the Venetian castle built by Marcos Sanoudos in 1207, the Capuchin monastery, the Archaeological museum, the Byzantine Folk museum, the monastery of St. John Chrysostomos, the monastery of the Holy Cross and many more.

Main villages of Naxos: Glinado, Vivlos, Filoti, Moutsouna

Naxos Beaches: Agios Prokopios, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Alykos, Pyrgaki

Overall: The biggest island in the Cyclades is unusually green in comparison to the rest of the islands in the complex and boasts about its charming and very romantic old town. Excellent for beach and beach holidays.

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