Alyko at Kastraki
Exploring Naxos Sailing Holidays area
Alyko, located in the southwest of Naxos, is approximately 21 km away from Naxos Town. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Naxos, with white sand and a forest of cedar trees. Access by asphalt road all the way. Few resorts and taverns in the nearby area. Local transportation is quite problematic, so visitors who decide to stay there should also rent a car or motorbike unless of course they desire to spend most of the time in the area without moving a lot.
Navigational Aids
Dufour 375 Economy
This route leads to the highest mountain of all the Cycladic islands, Zas Mountain. Legend says that Zas has taken its name from the ancient God Zeus, who lived in the cave of Zas located on the western side of the mountain.
7 kilometres from the capital, in prolongation of Agios Prokopis Beach is the beautiful beach of Agia Anna. It is the groupment of several sandy beaches, interrupted only by a small fishing port and some rocky formations.
The beautiful beach of Agiassos is located 21 km south from Chora, the last beach of the eastern side of the island. Agiassos is surrounded by green hills that harmonically match the blue of the sea.
Situated right after Alyko beach, the area combines the beauty of the sea and the inland beauty. The sandhills and the abundant cedar trees impress even the most demanding visitors.
Plaka is like a continuation of the beach of Agia Anna and is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. It is a calm and endless sandy beach with, in some parts, big flat stones and amazing crystal-clear waters.
The incredibly beautiful beach resort of Mikri Vigla is located 18 kilometres away from the capital and consists in two wonderful sandy beaches separated by an impressive hill. The northern beach of Mikri Vigla is wonderful, with soft golden sand and crystalline turquoise waters and is blessed by the meltemi (north winds specific to the Cyclades) which make it an ideal place for wind/kitesurfing.
Kalantos is the southern and most desolated part of the coastal line of Naxos. Access to Kalantos is very difficult by shore because there is no asphalt road and the route is a little steep.
