Naxos Greece - Naxos Map, Travel Information, Naxos Beaches, Sightseeing, Attractions on Naxos Island Greece

The wonderful island of Naxos, is a favourite vacation destination for travellers from Greece and abroad. It appeals to all types of visitors, as it offers both exciting and relaxing holidays. The tourist infrastructure of Naxos is excellent, and provides an endless array of entertainment and dining venues, shops and museums. The island is most famous for its stunning beaches that stretch along the beautiful coast, and for its impressive historical sites. On this page you can find a brief description of Naxos, including information about Naxos beaches, Naxos sites and a Naxos map.

Naxos Beaches, Greece
Naxos Island Greece is well-known for its long, sandy beaches with clear waters that are ideal for swimming, surfing and fishing. Several of the most popular beaches, such as Agios Prokopios Beach , Agia Anna Beach and Plaka Beach , are located at close proximity to the Ammos Studios complex. Other splendid Naxos beaches are Pachia Ammos and Agios Georgios near Naxos Town , Alykos, Mikri Vigla and Orkos on the southwestern coast, and Apollonas and Moutsouna Beach on the eastern coast. Check your map of Naxos Greece for their locations.

Naxos Sightseeing & Attractions, Greece
There are many sites that are worth visiting in Naxos , since the island has a long and rich history. Before beginning your tour, we suggest purchasing a good Naxos map. In Naxos town, the capital of the island, we suggest paying a visit to the Portara - the Gates of the Temple of Apollo - the Sanctuary of Dionysus, the Mycenaean City and the Venetian Castle . The Museums in Naxos Town display an impressive variety of ancient and folklore artefacts of the island.

While touring the rest of the island, we particularly recommend stopping in Apirathos to see the 17 th century Zavgoli Castle and the Museums, as well as the village of Sagri to admire the Sanctuaries of Apollo and Demetra, the windmills and the towers.

A trip to Eggares will give you the opportunity to see the Mycenaean tombs, while in Filoti you are rewarded with the Ancient Tower of Chimarros and the Cave of Za. Finally, don't miss the two large Kouroi located in Apollonas and Melanes.

From Ammos Naxos Hotel Studios in Agios Aresenios, Naxos, you can easily reach the following destinations:

• Naxos Airport : 1 km
• Naxos Port : 2 km
• Naxos Town (Hora): 1 km
• Lakouna Beach : 250 meters
• Super Market: 700 meters
• Bus Stop: 80 meters