Naxos

Naxos is located in the center of the Aegean Sea and is the largest island of the Cyclades, in Greece. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 103 nautical miles and distance from Rafina port is 87 nautical miles. The port is at Chora.

Chora, the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture, with enormous door - "Portara-Ancient Temple of Apollo Delios", white houses with beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Naxos has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the Portara-Ancient Temple of Apollo Delios, Temple of Demeter, Tower of Bazeos, Tower of Chimarou, Kouros of Apollonas, Kouros of Melanes, Apano Castle, Castle of Kalogeros, Castle of Apaliros, Temple of the Sources, Sanctuary of Iria, the Archaeological Museum at Chora, the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos, the Archaeological Museum of Apeiranthos, the Folklore Museum of Apeiranthos, the Archaeological Site of Grotta, the church Panagia Drosiani is located between the Tragaia area and the village Moni: the monastery is dedicated to the Panagia of rain, the Panagia Aperalitissa of Apeiranthos, the church of Panagia Protothroni of Chalki, the Agios Mamas, the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigi: the Cathedral of Chora, the Panagia Filotitissa of Filoti, the Panagia Vlacherniotissa of Chora, the Panagia Mirtidiotissa of Chora, the Monastery & Tower of Agias of chora, the monastery of Fotodotis Christ of Danakos, the monastery of Agios John Chrysostomos, the Panagia Ipsilotera is located at the highest point of the valley of Eggares, just after the village Galini.

The natural beauty of Naxos island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Naxos are :

1) Kinidaros - Eggares

2) Apiranthos - kaloxylos

3) Skado - koronos

4) Komiaki - Abram

5) Sifones - Filoti

6) Agia - Monous

7) Halki - Damarionas

8) Komiaki - Apollonas

9) Keramoti - Routsouna

10) Galini - Eggares

11) Mitropolou - Orkos

12) Apiranthos - Danakos

13) Apiranthos - Smiridorihia

14) Damarionas - Adisarou

Naxos has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have turquoise clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Agios Prokopios, Agios Georgios, Agia Anna, Agiassos, Aliko, Amitis, Abram, Apollonas, Glyfada, Kalandos, Kastraki, Lionas, Mikri Vigla, Moutsouna, Orkos, Panormos, Plaka, Pyrgaki and Psili Ammos.

Naxos is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. The island is full of life and attracts many tourists, of various types, ages and social classes, who enjoy the elegant nightlife and beautiful beaches overlooking the sea.

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