Guide to Naxos
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The verdant island of Naxos is located in the Aegean Sea. It is the largest island in the Cyclades archipelago. Naxos is the true embodiment of all the most romantic notions of Greece. Here you will find clear azure waters of the Aegean Sea, white sand beaches and excellent local cuisine.
Together on Naxos about twenty beaches, distributed on the lagoons and bays of the island. Even the most spoiled tourist will find a corner to his liking. There are quiet, secluded bays, which are appreciated by families with children, and noisy crowded beaches with well-established infrastructure. For divers and surfers on Naxos is a real paradise. Here you can catch a wave and explore the clear depths of the Aegean Sea with scuba diving.
The island has preserved many ancient temples and later buildings, medieval castles and fortresses. Among the traditional places of tourist pilgrimage is the Vallindras distillery in the village of Halki. Here the traditional Naxos liqueur kithron is prepared. Tourists are guided through the distillery, where they can watch the process of preparation and then buy a few bottles of this drink as a souvenir.
Photos of Naxos
Interesting places in Naxos
The island of Naxos, like most of Greece, is full of attractions. If you take a tour around the island, you can visit ancient temples, medieval castles and just unique places that introduce you to the Greek culture. And even an ordinary walk will give you a lot of impressions, because the local landscapes are unusually beautiful. In the restaurants of Naxos you can try local traditional dishes. A vacation with children on Naxos is attractive because of the abundance of quiet places with wonderful nature.
Flight ticket prices
Although Naxos has its own airport, it is simpler and cheaper to fly to Athens and then take a ferry to the island. Flights to Athens operate from major European cities, including London, Paris, Warsaw, and Madrid. Airlines serving this route include Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air France, and British Airways.
Ticket prices to Athens start at €50–80 in the low season and can reach €150 in summer. The flight from London takes around 3.5 hours, from Paris 3 hours, and from Warsaw 2.5 hours. The ferry from Athens to Naxos takes 4–5 hours, with tickets starting at €35.
The best hotels in Naxos
Hotels on Naxos are many, but you will not find huge five- and four-star complexes here yet. But locals often rent rooms and houses at a relatively low price. In a three-star hotel Xenia Hotel you can stay for 50 EUR per night. In hotels with two stars, such as Hotel Zeus, the average price for a room for two people is 25 EUR per night. A room in Naxos' numerous apartments will cost you from 18 to 25 EUR per night.
Travel budget
The budget for a trip to Naxos is slightly less than traveling to other parts of Greece. The fact is that Naxos is less touristy, which has a positive impact on prices. The abundance of inexpensive tavernas with excellent home-cooked food will certainly convince you of this. The bulk of your travel expenses to Naxos will, of course, be travel costs. Traditionally, visitors to Naxos spend considerable sums on excursions and local souvenirs, among which kytron liquor takes an honorable place.
| The budget for a trip to Naxos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | from 220 EUR | Accommodation | from 20 EUR per day |
| Average check in a restaurant | from 20 EUR | Transport fare | from 2 EUR |
| Excursion | from 30 EUR | ||
| Total: 800 EUR for a week for two persons | |||
Airport on Naxos
Naxos Airport is located four kilometers from the town of Chora. But, as it only accepts domestic flights, it will be easier to reach via Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. The modern airport building is located 35 kilometersfrom Athens.
.Naxos airport transfers
The easiest way to get to Naxos from Athens is by ferry, departing from one of Athens ports - Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrion. A ferry ticket will cost about 26 EUR, a catamaran ticket about 60 EUR. You can take a bus to Athens from the airport for 5 EUR.
Public transportation on Naxos
Buses run between the towns of Naxos as public transportation. There are also cabs, in most cases you can catch them just on the street. Naxos is connected to the Greek mainland and neighboring islands by ferries and catamarans.
Car rental on Naxos
The car rental point on Naxos is located in Chora. The cost of renting a car here starts from 50 EUR per day. The driver must be at least 21 years old, have an international driver's license and at least two years of driving experience.
.Safety on Naxos
Naxos Island is a calm and safe place. Residents here are hospitable and friendly to travelers, willing to help solve most issues. The main rule of safety here is to be careful with your belongings, especially your wallet.