Step off the ferry in Naxos and immediately look left to see what remains of the temple to Apollo, a beautiful marble archway that serves as a reminder of the island's past. Next, look right and you will see what the island has become: land cultivated for maximum tourist appeal. Luckily, even what has become of Naxos is wonderful in its own way. The beaches still rinse away the troubles, the food—particularly in the nearby town Halki—makes you want to stuff your face, and the nightlife is vivacious without the grimy feel of Mykonos. For a travel experience with all the resources at your disposal, head to Naxos.
Naxos centers on the waterfront. When facing inland, the port is on the left side of the waterfront. The bus station is directly in front of the port, and the Temple of Apollo is beyond the port all the ...more
Naxos is a great place to sleep on budget. More expensive housing can be found along the waterfront, but the campgrounds are the best place to stay when on a budget. Maragas Camping, At Agia Anna beach ...more
Kastro is the area of town set back behind the first streets you see when stepping off the ferry. The area has winding, twisting, and confusing streets that date back to when the Venetians settled Naxos ...more
Naxos is chock-full of beaches: if there are two things the island is not short on, it's sand and sun. For the beach nearest to town, walk along the waterfront past OTE and the post-office playground to ...more
Beware of bland, touristy tavernas here; there are plenty of them. A key to identifying a more touristy establishment from a less touristy one is how prevalent English is in the menu. If dishes are listed ...more
Naxos's nightlife centers on the outer edges of the waterfront. The dancing doesn't get started in earnest until around 1:30am, but beers and cocktails are consumed by the dozens earlier in the evening ...more
Budget Travel:Zas Travel provides ferry and airplane booking services and can answer questions about the island. Find the location two doors down from the tourist center and another 50m away from the port ...more
Getting to Naxos can be done by ferry or by plane. If planning to fly from Athens, book tickets far in advance. Ferry tickets are easier to come by last-minute.
Getting around Naxos Town is best done on foot, and most of the streets other than the main waterfront one on the outside of the tavernas are pedestrian-only. Naxos's streets are particularly windy and ...more
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