Located right by the beach, Hotel Kavos is a village complex with different types of accommodation, so it's perfect for families but also great for couples.Designed in a typically Cycladian manner, there's also a lovely courtyard garden whilst you can treat yourself to in-room massages in order to truly unwind. With smart whitewashed rooms from €59 per night, Nastasia Village Hotel is a splendid option.Tucked into the maze of white alleys, it's homely, welcoming and inexpensive - with simple yet comfortable rooms starting from just €63 per night. Chateau Zevgoli offers fantastic value in Naxos Town.If you're visiting in the busy summertime then be sure to book ahead as the best places to stay in Naxos get quickly booked up! Whilst mostly derelict, there are still two large standing columns and, what's more, the area offers spectacular views (especially at sunset!) so be sure to bring along your camera. History buffs should visit the ruins of what used to be the Temple of Apollo.Whilst the island is surrounded by lovely beaches, we'd recommend in particular Plaka Beach and Mikri Vigla Beach.The museum is set in Kastro, a 13th century Venetian castle that's also worth a look around.You might also enjoy the Archaeological Museum, filled with a wide variety of prehistoric artefacts including some of the earliest examples of sculpture in Greece!.Visit the Eggares Olive Press Museum to learn of the various processes involved in creating olive-based delicacies, and enjoy a tasting session afterwards of their olives, oils and jams.Some good for water sports, some for relaxing on.
Olives, figs, citrus fruits and grapes all grow here, so local food and drink is excellent! Naxos is one of the best islands in the Cyclades for its easy access to the other islands. She's picturesque, with many charming villages and interesting sights to see.As well as a beautiful rugged coastline, she has a lush, mountainous interior. The views of the island and out to sea are also spectacular. Many of the village's buildings are remnants of the Byzantine era when Halki was the capital.īuilt on a hilltop between two verdant valleys, Apiranthos is where to go if you enjoy walking and museums. Halki is perfect for visitors interested in exploring the island's history. Apparently work stopped on it sometime in the 6th century BC. But the local highlight is the half-finished giant statue of Dionysus in a nearby quarry. Still a fishing village, tavernas line the sandy waterfront. As it's not only one of the best beaches on Naxos, but probably also in all of the Greek islands - with 1.5kms of soft sand and clear waters.Īpollonas is where to head if you prefer a quieter base. Just outside Naxos Town is the beach of Agios Prokopios: one of the best places to stay in Naxos for beach lovers. It also has two main beaches, one safe and sandy, perfect for families, and one better suited to water sports. There are two distinct neighbourhoods: Bourgos, where the Greeks lived, and Kastro where the Roman Catholics lived. It's the port, the capital and it certainly has its charms. You might assume that the best place to base yourself in Naxos is Hora, or Naxos Town. Our pick of the best places to stay in Naxos are located either in or close to Naxos Town, and are ideal choices, whether you're planning some local exploring or simply want to flop on the beach. The traditional villages, glorious beaches and rural countryside are unspoilt and lovely. Hire yourself a Fantasy Fiat (delivered to the ferry terminal), park it at the hotel and use it to explore. It is one of the largest islands and you don't have to go far to be right off the beaten track. Naxos has a less sophisticated veneer than some of the other Greek Islands, but it feels much more ‘real’ and is certainly worth the slightly laborious journey to get there.
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