Naxos has direct ferries to Paros and Santorini. If swimming and hot weather are not priorities, then April, May, and October are perfect for sightseeing, archaeology, history, dining, and enjoying the little bit of nightlife in Naxos Town.įerries from Athens to Naxos will make a few stops and take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, depending on the type of ship. The best time to visit Naxos for warm weather, great swimming, sunbathing, and sailing is from late June through early September. Most hotels in Naxos open from early May to mid-October, though a handful are open from March through November or longer. Naxos has a shorter travel window than its neighbors Santorini and Mykonos. Some of the oldest Byzantine churches in Greece are found throughout the Naxos countryside. Naxos officially became part of the independent Greek state in 1832. The Venetians managed to retain control over Naxos during the Ottoman rule over the rest of Greece. The Ottomans attempted to take the island in the 15th century but were unsuccessful. The Venetians established the Duchy of the Aegean in the 13th century, made Naxos its capital, and built a castle in what is now Naxos Town. There are over 200 Byzantine churches in Naxos, many with original frescoes, as well as 500 pre and post-Byzantine churches, many linked by hiking trails through the mountains. Naxos boasts the oldest Byzantine churches in Greece: the 6th-century monastery Christ Photodotis and the 7th-century Panagia Drosiani church, dedicated to the Virgin. The island subsequently has been ruled by the Careans, Ionians, Athenians, Spartans, Macedonians, Egyptians, Rhodians, and Romans. The Thracians were the first inhabitants of Naxos, dating back to 4000 B.C., and the island was named for their leader, Naxos. The marble Portara (gate) of the Temple of Apollo at Naxos Harbor dates back to the 6th century BC and is visible from the ferry pier. Zeus’ son Dionysus was also raised on Naxos, where he later fell in love with and married Ariadne, who had earlier been abandoned on Naxos by Theseus. In Greek mythology, Naxos is the childhood home of Zeus, who was raised in a cave on what is now Mount Zas in order to hide from his father Cronos, who had already eaten his 5 siblings.
It takes about 90 minutes to drive the longest way (north to south) from one end of the island to the other. The length of the island is around 40 km, and it measures around 30 km at its widest point. km (about 1/4 the size of Maui, Hawaii, and 7.5 times the size of Manhattan). Naxos has a population of almost 21,000 and a land area of 430 sq. Greek ferries are most commonly used to get to and from Naxos, whether from Athens or any of the nearby islands.
Flights to Naxos take 40 minutes from Athens there are no direct flights to Naxos from any other cities.
Naxos lies about 40 km south of Mykonos, 180 km southeast of Athens, 85 km North of Santorini, and 200 km north of Crete. Naxos is an island in Greece, part of the Cycladic group located in the Aegean Sea. See Also: Greece: Tips & Information for First-Timers Where is Naxos? Naxos lies about halfway between Santorini and Mykonos and makes a great respite from those high-octane islands. Expect amazing food, a low-key vibe, and true Greek hospitality. This relaxed island is wrapped up in long, sandy beaches, while its interior is filled with farms, olive groves, mountains, charming traditional villages, ancient temple ruins, and over 200 Byzantine churches.
Naxos is the largest and greenest of the Cycladic islands in the Aegean Sea. Most are easily accessible by bus from Naxos Town. Naxos has some of the best beaches in Greece.
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