Naxos lies in the heart of the sundrenched Aegean Sea, the largest and
most fertile island in the Cyclades. Naxos is an island which is indisputably
unique. It has never been fashionable or a famous tourist destination. It
is the well-kept secret not of tourists but of travelers, people who know
how to appreciate its charm.
Its landscape is varied, offering stunning vistas. Where else in the Cyclades
could you find lofty mountains, fertile valleys, plateaus, springs, rivers,
caves and - off course - endless beaches. In areas Naxos’ beaches are surrounded
by sand dunes with cedar trees growing on them, an exceptional sight. Imagine
all of the above existing harmoniously on a little piece of land, this is
Naxos.
In mythology Naxos was linked with the wedding of Dionysus and Ariadne, a union that blessed the island with its fertility and its distinctive wine, which was highly prized in the ancient world. Naxos is one of the few Cycladic islands, which has been inhabited continuously since the dawn of civilization: Archaeological evidence indicates the presence of permanent settlements already in the end of the 4th millennium BC. From the many archaeological remains in which all historical periods are richly represented - much has been learnt about the history of the Aegean.
Harbors: Chora (Naxos)
Airport (national): Naxos (JNX)
Transportations: Local bus net and taxis, car rental
Road net: Main roads and secondary roads are asphalted,
uncovered road in the south of the island.
Walking paths: for all the hiking, we offer a full
description of the tracks with GPS way points.
Trekking:
Stays from 3 up to 8 days, will allow you to discover the following walks and activities
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6 :00).Hotel Anixis in Chora
Located in the heart of the old town, next to the castle, where the cars are banned
and at 200 meters from the harbor. In this family hotel there are 18 rooms with sea view
that you can enjoy from the veranda or balcony. In the garden
or in the roof garden (marvelous sea view) you can enjoy your
breakfast or a drink.
A small paradise with a beautiful beach. This hotel built in a 4000 m2 garden has fully equipped rooms with sea or pool view. The center of Chora is at a distance of 800 meters from the hotel.
The hotel is situated at 15 km of the center of Chora at a very nice surf and wind-surfing spot, facing the Island of Paros. This beautiful 85-rooms hotel, built according to the traditional architecture has a modern and functional interior, which creates a remarkable contrast. A nice place to rest and to discover the island, but a car or a scooter is necessary.