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Naxos: Map of Naxos Greece Travel Information Agia Anna Beach Naxos, Beaches, Sightseeing, Attractions in Naxos Greece |
Naxos is the largest Cycladic Island and one of the most frequented vacation spots in Greece, due in part to its incomparable natural characteristics, such as its beautiful beaches, fertile valleys, high mountains, impressive cliffs and running springs. On this page you are provided with a map of Naxos, travel information about the island, Naxos beaches and Naxos sightseeing, as well as distances of the Iria Beach Art Hotel Suites & Rooms from transportation hubs, beaches and shops.
Naxos Sightseeing & Attractions
Naxos Island Greece is the ideal place for sightseeing lovers, who can visit the following archaeological sites in Naxos Town (Chora):
- the Portara - the gate to the Temple of Apollo
- the Venetian castle
- the Church of Panagia Vlacherniotissa
- the Archaeological Museum
Purchase a good map of Naxos and travel through the rest of the island to see many other impressive sightseeing attractions, such as:
- the sanctuaries of Demetra and of Apollo, the towers and the windmills in Sagri
- the old marble quarry, the tower and old monastery and the Couros of Apollo in Apollonas
- the Archaeological, Geological, Folklore and Natural History Museums, the 17th century Zevgoli Castle and the abandoned windmills in Apirathos
- the tower and the Couros in Melanes
- the towers in Tragea
- the old emery mines in Koronos
- the remains of Mycenaean tombs in Eggares
- the Cave of Za and the ancient tower of Chimarros in Filoti
- the many churches and monasteries scattered around the island.
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| The beach...right on Iria Beach Art Hotel |
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Local Delicacies of Naxos Island
Naxos Greece is especially famous for its cheeses, meats and game, sweet wine and beverage or preserves made from citrus, which you can try at one of the many tavernas and restaurants on the island. |
Naxos Beaches
On Naxos Island there are many beaches where visitors can swim and sunbathe for hours. On the western side of the island are the beaches of Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Agios Georgios and Plaka. Further south you will find Miki Vigla, Kastraki, Glyfada, Alykos, Agiassos and Kalandos. On the southeast coast you can swim at Panormos and Psili Ammos, while along the eastern coast are the beaches of Moutsouna and Lionas. In Northern Naxos you will find Apollonas, Ambrami and Amyti beach. We suggest you ask the locals to mark their favorites on your map of Naxos.
From the Iria Beach Art Hotel Suites & Rooms in Agia Anna, Naxos visitors can easily reach the following destinations:
- Naxos Airport : 3 km (taxi fare: € 8)
- Naxos Town: 6 km (taxi fare: € 8, bus fare: € 1.20)
- Agia Anna Beach: 20 meters
- 2nd Beach: 100 meters
- Supermarket: 20 meters
- Bus Stop: 20 meters
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