Naxos
Naxos is the biggest and most self-sufficient of the Cyclades: long west-coast beaches, a marble mountain interior with walking trails and old villages, and a harbour town below a Venetian kastro. It is cheaper and more relaxed than Santorini or Mykonos and works well for families. Ferries connect it to most of the group.
How long to stay
May to June and September for swimming, walking and open tavernas.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Naxos yet
Is Naxos right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Naxos is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Family
- Couples
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Solo
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Halki village
Entrance €2.60 · VerifiedNaxos
A marble-paved inland village of neoclassical houses, a distillery producing kitron liqueur and Byzantine churches nearby.
Plaka Beach
Free entry · VerifiedNaxos
A four-kilometre west-coast beach of fine sand with dunes, shallow water and a handful of beach bars.
Portara
Free entry · VerifiedNaxos
The freestanding marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo on the islet beside Naxos harbour, the island's sunset point.
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Popular activities
Mount Zas hike
Climb to the highest point in the Cyclades from the village of Filoti.
Naxos village and food tour
Inland loop tasting graviera cheese, kitron liqueur and local wine.
Windsurfing at Mikri Vigla
Lessons or board rental on the island's consistent cross-shore wind.