Naxos – Beautiful friendly island with unspoilt Greek charm
Naxos is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Cyclades. Holidays in Naxos are becoming popular with discerning visitors drawn by the vast sandy beaches, wonderful clear water, fertile plains, green valleys and the spectacular mountainous interior. The island is not dependent on tourism alone. Naxos holidays offer great variety. Naxos holidays offer a charming mix of traditional villages with whitewashed houses, quaint fishing harbours, ancient ruins, and hundreds of pretty Byzantine churches. Naxos holidays are not complete without a visit to the lovely characterful capital of Naxos Town with its Venetian houses and castle, and its charming mix of narrow lanes, churches and tavernas. Many stay here and use the picturesque capital as a base for exploring the island.
Naxos holidays – A beach lover’s paradise
Naxos attracts young and old, beach fanatics, families, culture lovers, cyclists, walkers and windsurfers. With 90 miles of coastline the list of great Naxos beaches is endless. Naxos holidays offer some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Holidays in Naxos enjoy a superb choice of huge beaches with white or golden sand, often backed by sand dunes and bamboo. The water is invariably crystal clear and inviting. The entire south-east coast is a series of sandy uncrowded beaches that become quieter and unspoilt towards the far south. Naxos beaches deserving a visit while on holiday in Naxos include Agios Georgios, the beach for Naxos Town, Agios Prokopis beach just 3 miles from the capital or Plaka, an endless quiet stretch of pale sand. But their are many more beaches to explore with a handful of tavernas usually found near the water’s edge and plenty of space for everyone. The eastern Naxos beaches offer even more seclusion and variety to holidays in Naxos, with the port of Moutsana the central town in the area, 34 miles from Naxos Town. Naxos holidays are very popular with windsurfers who gather at beaches like Mikri Vigla beach to enjoy fantastic warm shallow water, reliable breezes and beautiful surroundings.
Naxos Greece – Plenty of authentic character
Naxos is big enough to warrant exploration but small enough to be manageable. Visit lovely fishing villages like Apollonas in the north of the island. Holidays in Naxos can include trips inland to explore striking mountainous countryside and traditional villages untouched by tourism. Holidays in Naxos are popular with those looking for authentic Greek character. Tourism arrived relatively late here and Naxos retains a good deal of its culture and traditional architecture even in the most popular resorts.
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