| Naxos Χώρα Νάξου | ||
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| State | Greece | |
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| Region | Cyclades | |
| Inhabitants | 12.089 (2001) | |
| Prefix tel | 30 22850 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 843 xx | |
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Naxos (Chora Naxos or simply "Chora") is the center and the most important seaport of the island Greek of Naxos (Naxos), in the archipelago of Cyclades.
To know
View of Naxos, the capital of the island of Naxos
When to go
The ideal season to visit the island is from March to October.
How to orient yourself
Naxos (municipality): full screen map.Neighborhoods
The picturesque medieval village extended on the castle hill and made of narrow alleys with houses treated with lime according to the Cycladic tradition. It is divided into three districts:
- Bourgos (Village) - The ward where the Greek Orthodox reside.
- Kastro - The Catholic quarter, in the upper section and within the walls that houses the Venetian castle.
- Evraikò - The ancient Jewish quarter in the eastern section of Borgo.
Nearby beaches
- Agios Georgios - The beach of Naxos is a 1 km long beach and of course it is very crowded.
- South of Naxos
- Agios Prokopios - (4 km) Considered to be among the most beautiful in Naxos, it is over 1 km long and is very popular with both locals and foreign tourists.
- Agia Anna (7 km) - A long beach with the possibility of boat trips to the islets in front.
- Plaka - A little further south of the previous one, Plaka is also considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Naxos.
- Orkos - The next beach to Plaka.
- Mikri Vigla (16 km) - Mikri Vigla is a 4 km long beach of fine white sand. Its northern section is called "Parthena" (Virgin), while the one to the south is known as "Sahara".
- Karades - The beach before Mikri Vigla
- Kastraki (18 km) - Kastraki also known as Agali or Angali is a beach beyond that of "Sahara" and is the natural continuation of Mikri Vigla.
- Alyko - Alyko is a white sandy shore in the Kastraki area.
- Ayassos (21 km) - The furthest from the capital in a bay protected from the winds.
- North of Naxos
- Abrami - A small beach with crystal clear waters along the road from Naxos to the village of Apollonas
How to get
By plane
The small airport of Naxos is connected with Athens from the company skyExpress and seasonally from Olympic Air.
There many connections every day with Athens (journey of about 6 hours) and other islands such as Santorini (about 2 hours).
How to get around
By public transport
Public connection services, buses, connect the towns of the island and the main beaches.
What see
Naxos seafront near the port
- Palatia. An islet north of the port, joined to the mainland by a jetty. There is the portal (Porttora in Greek) of the unfinished temple of Apollo dating back to the time of the tyrant Ligdamis (6th century BC).
- Venetian castle - A fortress from the early 13th century, built by Marco Sanudo, nephew of Doge Enrico Dandolo and first Duke of Naxos. The castle is surrounded by pentagonal walls with 3 access doors. Note the Crispi bastion (or Glezos) and the tower of Marco Sanudo. Inside there are ruins of mansions from the 14th and 15th centuries. Within the walls are also located the monastery of the Capuchin Friars and that of the Ursulines, the archaeological and Byzantine museums, the Catholic cathedral dedicated to St. Anthony and the Catholic episcopal palace. The panorama is remarkable.
- Archaeological Museum - with collections of Mycenaean ceramics and idols from the Cycladic period.
- The small churches of Naxos are little more than chapels. The most interesting are:
- Panagia Myrtidiotissa - On the islet in the middle of the port area.
- Agios Georgios - On the beach of the same name south of the center.
- Agios Hryssostomos - A white church on a hill in a panoramic position.
- Panagia Pantanassa (Most Holy Virgin) - In the Bourgos district with a highly revered icon of the Madonna
Three kilometers north-east from the center is the monastery of San Giovanni Chrisostomos from the 17th century but restored at a later time. Near the monastery, on a rock is the Theologaki church.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Apollon (In the Fountana district), ☎ 30 22850 22468, 30 22850 26801, 30 22850 22993, fax: 30 22850 25200, @[email protected]. Cat "C" hotel open all year round.
- Sergis - On the beach of Agios Georgios. Tel 30 22850 23350 (two lines). Fax: 30 22850 23352 URL Email: [email protected]. Cat "C" hotel Open from March to October.
Average prices
- Crystal Apartments & Studios, Mikri Vigla is located at a distance of 17 km in the southwestern part of Naxos. Complex of 7 apartments overlooking the sea, ☎ 30 22850 75475, @[email protected].
- Astir of Naxos Hotel - In Naxos. Tel: 30 22850 29320 (two lines). Fax: 30 22850 29322. E-mail: [email protected]. URL Hotel of cat "B".
- Princess of Naxos - On the beach of Agios Georgios. Tel 30 22850 22165, 30 22850 25387. Fax: 30 22850 25387. URL. Hotel of cat "B" open from April to October
- Nissaki Beach Hotel - On the beach of Agios Georgios. Tel 30 22850 25710. Fax: 30 22850 23876 URL "A" category hotel.
- Naxos Palace - On the beach of Agios Prokopios. Tel: 30 22850 29133 (two lines) 30 22850 29170. Fax 30 22850 29069. URL Hotel of cat "A"
- Lagos Mare Hotel - On the beach of Agios Prokopios. Tel: 30 22850 42844. FAX: 30 22850 42845. URL Cat "A" hotel open from April to October.
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