Naxos resorts & villages are a delight for all visitors, as they offer Cycladic charm, lovely architecture and some of the friendliest people in Greece. While staying on the island we strongly recommend spending a couple days touring the Naxos villages and exploring the less known areas of Naxos island.
Agia Anna village is a popular seaside resort on the western side of Naxos, south of the capital. The village has plenty of hotels, apartments and rooms for rent, as well as a number of cafes and tavernas by the sea. Agia Anna Beach is one of the most frequented Naxos beaches, due to its fine sand, green cedar trees and organized facilities.
Naxos Town (Chora), the capital of the island is one of the loveliest towns in the Cyclades Cluster. It is a harmonious fusion of traditional and modern features, as small whitewashed buildings have been transformed into clubs, cafes, restaurants, boutiques and shops. Naxos Town abounds with both luxury and budget accommodation, hotels, studios, apartments and rooms for rent. Near Naxos Town visitors are offered a wonderful selection of beaches that are organized and offer tourist facilities. The capital town is the best place to start your tour of the island. While in Naxos Town, you should visit the "Portara" (the Gate of the unfinished Temple of Apollo), the Venetian Castle, the Ancient Site in the area of Grotto and the Museums. We recommend spending a morning just strolling through the town to soak up its charming ambience.
The village of Agios Arsenios, situated on the western side of Naxos, is a peaceful inland settlement. The village is built just a few kilometres from the resorts of Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios, offering easy access to two of the best beaches on Naxos Island. Quite a few visitors prefer to stay in Agios Arsenios rather than the seaside villages, due to its serene environment and variety of quality hotels, apartments and rooms for rent.
The village of Agios Prokopios is a favorite holiday destination and one of the most cosmopolitan Naxos villages. It has a splendid sandy beach with sparkling waters that are ideal for water sports and swimming. Hotels, studios, apartments and rooms for rent are abundant in Agios Prokopios, offering accommodation for all types of visitors.
Situated on the northeastern side of Naxos is the charming fishing village of Apollonas. It is one of the most popular Naxos villages, with a good selection of hotels, apartments, rooms and studios for rent, as well as traditional fishing tavernas and quaint cafes on the beachfront. The superb Apollonas Beach is a mixture of pebbles and sand. The village of Apollonas is famous for its Kouros of Apollo, which is set at the entrance of the settlement.
The settlement of Plaka, situated on the western coast of Naxos, south of Naxos Town (Chora), is a fabulous seaside holiday spot. It rests on a charming bay and has a wonderful beach with soft, white sand and provides a number of nightlife and dining venues. Plaka offers a wide selection of hotels, studios, rooms for rent, as well as an organized and modern camping site.
Situated at close proximity to the capital town of Naxos is the peaceful coastal village of Stelida. The settlement lies on Stelida Bay and offers an excellent sea view and a beautiful sandy beach. Stelida provides visitors with comfortable hotels, rooms for rent, studios and apartments, while it is also located close to the villages and beaches of Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna.
Curiously marked as a village on most maps, Melanes is actually the name of a valley which is dotted with several hamlets and dense with fruit and olive trees. It is best known for its 7th century kouros or carved figure which, at 6.4 metres, is smaller than its more famous neighbour at Apollanas. The figure is well signposted from the main road out of Hora and can be approached on the right just beyond the village of Mioi. The kouros lies in meticulously tended and lush private orchard near a stream. Visitors are sometimes welcomed with drinks and fruit and the enchanting setting hold a charm that is missing with its more northern cousin.