Naxos Greece | tourist holiday travel guide to Naxos |
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Naxos sits at the heart of the main central Cyclades group of Greek islands. Its position puts it at the heart of the Greek island ferry system and Naxos, along with its neighbour Paros, is often thought of as the hub for Greek island ferry hopping. Overview |
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Naxos south west |
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| Virtually the whole of the south east coast is one line of beaches many linking into each other with only the names of nearest villages to separate them. Some are huge swathes of sand backed by dunes and bamboo, others narrow slivers that shelve steeply into the sea. Generally the further south you go the bigger and wilder the beaches get. |
Naxos west coast |
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| Draw a line from Prygaki in the south to Moutsouna in the east and it will mark the end of decent roads on Naxos. With a few exceptions this is donkey track territory and, with beaches less attractive, hardly worth the effort of getting around. All are worth a mention though starting with Pyrgaki and heading east. |
| Kalandos | ||
| This beach is best reached by going south from Filoti. A mixture of sand and shingle KALANDOS beach is very sheltered. |
| Panermos | ||
| A tiny port, a nondescript beach and some ruins make up the resort of PANERMOS. | ||
| Psili Amos | ||
| The Greek name means sand dunes and at PSILI AMOS that is just about all you get. | ||
| Kleidos | ||
| Shingle and stone predominate but KLEIDOS is one of the prettiest of the unspoiled beaches on Naxos with walled terraces reaching almost to the sea. |
Naxos north |
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| Steep and inaccessible cliffs typify much of the northern terrain with just the odd bay offering some sand and a small resort usually with few facilities. Here you may not see a soul all day. |
Naxos inland |
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| Inland, the island offers more than most with thriving and interesting villages to visit and some stunning scenery in the mountains. |
NAXOS MAP |
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Naxos
is the largest of the Cyclades at around 400 sq km, mountainous but with
several large and fertile valleys. An abundance of spring water make
it the greenest of islands even in high summer. This is seen particularly
in the valleys. The Livadi plain to the south east is the main potato
growing region but you will also find barley and even dairy cattle which
provide milk for the island's noted cheeses. The rich farming has made
Naxos self sufficient in produce and a small amount is even exported
each year to neighbouring islands. Naxos is rich in marble and emery
but decline in demand has pushed tourism to the fore as one of the island's
big money spinners. |
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NAXOS WEATHER |
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Naxos weather forecast |
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| Long, hot summers are somewhat tempered by the meltemi which can blow pretty strongly in the high summer, especially on north facing beaches. Nevertheless rainfall is virtually non existent between mid-May and the end of August. In April and September prolonged rainfall is rare. While other Cyclades islands can look barren during the summer, Naxos manages to stay green, especially in the rich, fertile valleys, due to an abundance of natural spring water. |
NAXOS FACTS |
| Telephone +30 22850 | Festivals | ||
| Tourist: Police 22100 Tourist info: 24570 Port: 23939, 22300 Buses: 22291 Taxis: 22444 Health centre: 23333 Airport: 23292 |
May 5 Kindaros June 29 Melanes July 14 Agios Arsenios July 26 Kindaros Aug 6 Kourournotiori Aug 14 Filoti for 3 days Oct 20 Kindaros Dec 6 Kindaros |
| The beautiful Greek Islands are renowned for their spectacular scenery, magnificent mountainous backdrops, stunning sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Holidays to the Greek Islands are often most cherished for this combination of sunshine, warm waters and beaches set against truly wonderful scenery. Whether it is a traditional beach holiday you would like or something with a little more history, you'll find that a break away to the Greek Islands is just the answer! |
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NAXOS PHOTO GALLERIES |
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| Going to Naxos this year? If you would like your photo gallery here then email details.
It takes 10 photos to make a gallery and they can be of the whole island or of a particular resort. For examples see photo galleries for Alonissos, Skiathos and Corfu |
NAXOS SITES |
| A personal pick of websites on Naxos | ||
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Naxos Hotel Reviews : See hotels and apartments with reviews and reports in Naxos Naxos Greece Holiday Travel Guides : Foxy's walking guide to windmills and beaches on Naxos Naxos Greece Net : Practical Tourist Guide to the island of Naxos in Greece* Islands of Greece: Luxury villa holidays on Naxos from Greek Island holiday specialists ... - If you want your site considered email me |
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A tourist holiday travel guide to the Greek island of Naxos |