Kastro of Naxos
A Venetian citadel crowning Naxos Town, with narrow lanes, Catholic churches, and crumbling tower houses. Free to roam, and the elevated position gives views over the harbour and surrounding Cyclades.
Beach in Naxos
Plaka Beach
A long stretch of golden sand south of Naxos Town, quieter than the closer resort beaches. Free access, shallow water, and views across to Paros make it one of the best budget beach days in the Cyclades.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Plaka Beach, 843 00 Aghia Anna
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Naxos
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Naxos Old Town
Naxos Town (Chora) has a Venetian castle district (Kastro) at its heart, a medieval walled neighborhood with narrow lanes, arched passages, and views from the ramparts. Free to walk.
Portara
The Portara is the marble gateway of an unfinished 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo, standing alone on a small peninsula connected to Naxos Town by a causeway. Free.
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The whole of Naxos