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<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Discover the largest island of the Cyclades through ancient myths, unique roots & amazing attractions.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23222222″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”All the breathtaking beaches of Naxos” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]10-15 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nAgia Anna beach<\/a> – Agios Prokopios beach<\/a> – Plaka beach<\/a> – Alyko beach<\/a> – Mikri Vigla<\/a> – Hawaii beach<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Naxos Town” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u00a010 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nChora is the capital and main town of the island of Naxos, Greece. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful Cycladic towns in the entire group due to its fine architecture, composed of Venetian and Cycladic elements. Naxos Town maintains an authentic and traditional character along with its distinctive local colours. Located about 2 km away from the airport, Naxos Town combines traditional with modern elements, as its whitewashed buildings have been converted into bars, cafes, restaurants, shops or even boutiques. [\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Apollon Temple – Portara” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]16 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nPortara, or the Great Door, is essentially a massive marble doorway (of the Apollon temple), that stands proudly as the jewel of Naxos. It lies close to the port, on the islet of Palatia which was once a hill. Back in the ancient times, a strip of land connected the north side of Naxos port with the islet of Palatia. Today, it is the most photographed spot of the beautiful island and a stop that all tourists love to make, to enjoy the sunset.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Dionysus Temple” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u00a013 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nThe Temple of Dionysus was a sanctuary in ancient Naxos dedicated to the greek god Dionysus. Naxos was one of the cult centers of Dionysus in Ancient Greece, while this particular sanctuary was one of his main temples along with the temple in Thebes.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Demeter Temple” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]14 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nThe Temple of Demeter in Naxos is located near the village of Sangri. This magnificent temple has been made of the finest quality of local marble and is believed to date back to the 6th century BC. As Demeter was the ancient goddess of grain, in order to worship her people used to build temples close to fertile areas, such as the area around the village of Sangri, in Naxos.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Palaiologos Tower” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u00a05 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nThe renovated Palaiologos Tower is close to Sagri village, just beside the Byzantine church of Panagia Orfani. It is one of the famous Venetian Towers of the village.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Bazeos Tower” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]5 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nBazeos Tower is one of the most prominent sights in Naxos, located on the main road that connects Chora with the mountainous villages of Halki and Filoti. Dating back to the 17th century, the castle was built on this peculiar location as an attempt to keep its residents safe from the frequent pirate attacks that used to take place.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Belonias Tower” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u00a05 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nThis tower is one of the best preserved towers in Naxos, situated in the inland overlooking the sea on the way from Naxos Town to Glinado village (travelling in the direction of Kastraki, a short distance from Galanado in the Livadi valley). It is an imposing structure, which was built in 1600 and belonged to Ieronymos Somarippa. The location affords superb views of Chora \u2013 the island\u2019s capital. This particular tower is now privately owned by Michalis Maragkos, and it is used as a residence.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Apano Kastro” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u00a010 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nApano Kastro is one of Naxos\u2019 most impressive monuments. The rocky hilltop that it is built on has been of great importance from antiquity to Venetian times, and offers a superb sea view. [\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Kouros in Melanes” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]23 minutes driving:<\/strong>
\nThe remarkable statue of Kouros can be seen outside the village of Melanes, in the countryside of Naxos. There is a second Kouros statue located outside the village of Apollonas, in northern Naxos. The statue of Melanes lies on the ground, at the exact position where archeologists found it. It is 6 meters long and dates back to the 7th century.[\/vc_column_text]VIEW ON MAP<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735193154{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Hiking at Vivlos – Mesi – Potamia path” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The path is 5.2km long and its starting point is very close to the accommodation. It is estimated that the average time to cross it is 1 hour and 40 minutes. The route consists of 8% asphalt, 23% dirt road and 69% path, as it is considered to be an easy route with a degree of difficulty 1\/5. Walk through nature, enjoy its beauty and have a unique experience.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1702735364840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column]\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Tastes of Naxos” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]From the intense cheese flavours to the elegant Citrus liqueur, the tastes of Naxos are something no one should neglect when on the island. In restaurants and in the local market you can taste local products such as the famous Naxos Potato, Graviera, Arseniko as well as local pure meats. All these combined with the Cycladic recipes offer a taste experience that will travel with you forever. (*Please contact us for recommended shops & restaurants)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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