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Exploring Naxos Sailing Holidays area
This desolate beach is one of the few between Naxos and Apollon. There is plenty of debris from the sea and little in the way of development. The wind is quite strong.
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It is located in the town of Naxos and has more than 30 horses and ponies. It is opened every day during the summer and offers two rides daily including evening sunset riding.
The marina is fairly new, starting its operation in 2002. The marina is operated by the local municipality and an attendant is occasionally on hand (2005) to help visitors moor.
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.
The Geological Museum of Naxos is located in Apeiranthos, a beautiful village 30 km away from Hora. It was founded in 1964 and operated for only 4 years.
The Byzantine Art museum of Paros is located in the center of village Marpissa. The building was used to be a catholic school during the Turkish domination.
The Castle of Chora of Naxos was built in 1207 by the Venetians, and is the most renowned medieval monument of Naxos. In the castle there are many medieval buildings, such as the boarding school of Ursulines and the School of Commerce.
Naoussa is located in a huge bay in the northern part of Paros, 10 kilometers east from the capital, Parikia. Naoussa is the ultimate clubbing spot in Paros island.
The winery of Moraitis family is located in Naoussa Paros by the beach of Aghioi Anargyroi. It was founded in 1910 by Manolis Moraitis.
If we ask what the red rings of fun and entertainment, where it beats to modern rhythms of the youth crowd, who visits every year religiously Paros, we will reply without hesitation, in Punda Beach, on the southeastern side of Paros. The Punda Beach Club could be described as the temple of pleasure and entertainment.
The beach of Lionas is situated in front of the homonymous scenic village, at a distance of 38 kilometers northeastern to the town of Naxos (Chora), at the northeastern coast of the island. Only a few facilities for accommodation are available in the village, but, once here, you will enjoy very much the calm beach with the deep crystal clear sea.
The Nea Chrysi Akth is smaller than the Chrysi Akti , other than that , is equally beautiful. Golden sand and rocks at the ends, crystal waters, ideal conditions for wind surf.
The old small settlement of Apollon has undergone tourist developments in recent years. The kouros and the crystal-clear waters are the main attractions.
This picturesque well hidden cove has been named after its tranquility and secluded beach. Panermos or Panerimos in Greek means "completely deserted", so its main characteristic is apparent before visiting it.
Psili Ammos is situated at the east side of Naxos, between Moutsouna and Panormos. Setting from Moutsouna to Panormos you will meet Kanaki, a small village, where you will find a small sign directing you to Psili Ammos.
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.
Moutsouna is located at the eastern side of Naxos and it is the only natural port of the island, used mainly by the settlement of Apiranthos for exporting emery mined from the around areas. On your way from Apiranthos to Moutsouna you will see the old rail "air way", through which emery was transported from the mines to port's ladder in order to be loaded on the boats.
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.
The beach of Piso Livadi in southeastern Paros is one of the most attractive Paros Beaches, with shallow waters, soft sand and tamarisk trees. The area has many tavernas and bars, while hotel accommodation is abundant.
One of the best beaches of Paros is Santa Maria Beach in northern side, situated just a few kilometers from Naoussa. It is a very long, sandy beach, with clean, shallow waters and fully-organized, providing sunbathing equipment and windsurfing, water sport facilities.
In the northeastern edge of the bay of Naoussa, almost 2 km from cosmopolitan Naoussa the beautiful sandy Laggeri with fine, white sand and impressive dunes with cedar trees and tufted. It is basically a second exotic Santa Maria, with no chairs, umbrellas, tavernas and water sports but with the same nature and crystal blue waters.
Logaras Beach in southeastern Paros is another popular beach in the southeast of Paros that offers both crowded and quiet spots. It is pebbly and has very clear, shallow waters and has been awarded the blue flag.
Family beach. A white sandy beach, which is lined with lush trees, the shade of which will surely find, as the beach does not have the umbrella organization-lounger.
Ambelas Beach located in northeastern Paros just a few kilometers from Naoussa, is a lovely sheltered sandy beach with clear sparkling waters. It is situated in the settlement of Ambelas, a charming fishing village that has an abundance of seafood tavernas and small cafes.
On the eastern side of Paros is the sandy and pebbly beach of Molos, which is rather isolated and ideal for those who wish to spend their day at a quiet beach that is edged with trees for shade. Molos Beach is also great for windsurfing, as the wind conditions in the area are perfect for the sport.
Beautiful sandy beach on the backside of the southeast shore of the island, known for its mud baths using natural clay found in abundance in the surrounding rocks. Wonderful sense of beauty.
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 exquisite sandy beach of Glyfades is situated some 15-16 kilometers eastern to the town of Paros (Paroikia) and 5 kilometers southern to Naoussa. No facilities at all are available at the beach, as it is remote enough, far from the public road and access is possible only via a dirt road.
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Just 200-300 meters separate the headlamps from the shores of the Italian or otherwise Platia Punta. The trail moves along the coast and goes side by 2-3 small individual 'pools' with pebbles or sand, fringed by rocks, which they prefer mainly nudist.
Located at 5 kilometres away from the capital, Agios Prokopios is one of the most popular beaches of Naxos and considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The long golden sandy beach extends over 1, 5 kilometres and has beautiful crystalline waters, protected from the strong winds frequently blowing on the island.
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.
As we are crossing the northwestern side of the island, the road runs along the top of steep cliffs, which are indented with inlets with attractive beaches. The most well known, easily accessible and popular is the Abram Bay.
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.
Pisina beach is exactly what its name implies: a pool (the Greek word for 'pool" is "pisina"). Located on the eastern side of the island, it boasts an amazingly beautiful and naturally carved shape of a round pool.
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.
This sandy beach is the closest to the capital and for that it is one of the most popular and crowded beach of the island. It is very long, extending for many kilometres and is full organized, proposing sun beds and umbrellas for rent as well as various water sports facilities.
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.
Parianos beach is set on the south west coast of Koufonissia and it consists in a large sandy beach naturally protected from the winds as it is in fact the harbor where the small fishing boats are anchored. This place is ideal for families with young children and people who do not like transportations.
On your quest for good beaches in Koufonisia, you can go from Platia Pounda to Pori and continue to a small beach called Gala. Gala means milk in the Greek Language and the beach gets this distinctive name from the frothy waves that one can see in the interior of the caves.
Large golden sands north of the island. Previously, as was the farthest from the harbor, was an earthly paradise.
It is a complex of many small caves accessible only by boat. The most gorgeous ones are Gala, Pisina and Mati tou Diavolou (the eye of the devil).
One of Naxos’ most beautiful sea caves is at Rina bay. Here you will get the chance to swim in cool waters under a rock dome.