ISLAND OVERVIEW

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and located in the centre of the group.  It is one of the greenest and most fertile islands, and has an abundant supply of water thanks to Mount Zeus, which at 1,004 metres (3,294 feet) is the highest peak in the Cyclades, tending to trap the clouds, permitting greater rainfall. 

Naxos has maintained its traditional character and boasts a beautiful natural landscape, imposing mountains, green valleys, beautiful beaches, and rural villages.

The whitewashed houses of Chora maintain the Venetian architecture, with elegant towers, paved streets and an imposing castle. Whilst picturesque small villages dot the mountainside, including Apiranthos, Sangri, Halki, and Koronos.

Agriculture is an important economic sector, with various vegetable and fruit crops and cattle breeding, making Naxos quite self-sufficient.

Due to its long history, this is an island with interesting sightseeing and monuments, the statues of Kouros and the temple of Demeter, The Medieval quarter of Kastro and the Monastery of Panagia Drossiani. The most iconic of them -and the trademark of Naxos- is the marble gate of Portara, the entrance to an ancient temple dedicated to the Greek god Apollo.

Naxos is a windy island making it perfect for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

A ferry from Athens will take 4 – 6 hours and whilst it is close to well-known islands, it has remained relatively unknown, staying under the mainstream radar.