FAQs about Best Places to Stay in Naxos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Naxos

Where To Stay In Naxos With Family?
Where To Stay In Naxos Town?
Where To Stay In Naxos On A Budget?
Best Time to Visit Naxos?
How to get Around Naxos?
Best Things to Do in Naxos?

Where To Stay In Naxos With Family?

Families, particularly those with children, would most benefit from staying in the beach resort town of Agios Prokopios, just a short way south of Naxos Town. As the most popular beach resort on the island, there are plenty of amenities to keep the whole family entertained. Meanwhile, the main town is just a short journey away, down a direct road if you need anything that you can’t get nearby.

Hotel Francesca is a ‘fabulous’ option with its own large pool, situated just a short walk from the beach.

Alternatively, Naxos Palace Hotel is a ‘good’ choice for families with young children who would benefit from staying near to the Aqua Fun waterpark.

Where To Stay In Naxos Town?

Naxos Town has a huge selection of accommodation, with options suitable for all price ranges and preferences.

If your budget is more generous, you may want to consider Portara Seaside Luxury Suites, a ‘superb’ apartment complex by the sea, with terraces right up against the water and stunning views of the Temple of Apollo.

If you want to avoid noisy families with children, Alpha Studios is a ‘very good’, adults only, option near to the seafront, overlooking the port.

Meanwhile, the Saint George Hotel has is a ‘fabulous’ boutique hotel with a distinctive Mediterranean charm for a more authentic Greek vacation vibe.

Where To Stay In Naxos On A Budget?

As one of the less well-known tourist islands, prices for accommodation on Naxos are fairly reasonable across the island. The larger tourist towns have much more variety than smaller rural villages, so prices are more competitive, and you’ll be more likely to find something that suits both your preferences and your budget.

Korali Garden is a ‘very good’ affordable option in the heart of Naxos Town. With access to a swimming pool, as well as your own balcony with views over the city, you won’t be making any compromises for the value.

Meanwhile, Sunday Studios offer ‘superb’ apartments for those who want to stay near to Agios Prokopios Beach without breaking the bank. The rooms are basic but have a distinct Mediterranean aesthetic flare, and you can’t beat the sea views for the affordability.

Best Time to Visit Naxos?

With its Mediterranean climate, Naxos is ideal for a blissful summer vacation. Temperatures peak in July and August, making this the best time to visit if your priority is spending time at the beach.

If you want to avoid crowds, consider visiting in the late spring, before the summer rush. From around late April to early May, the temperature should be comfortable enough for swimsuits and sunbathing, although you may still need a light jacket in the evenings. June is ideal if you want to avoid the crowds but still take advantage of the rising summer heat.

Whilst the weather stays pleasantly warm into mid-autumn in October, if you want to enjoy Naxos in the peace and quiet after the peak season you had best try to visit in September. As a primarily residential island, many of the tourist amenities are only open in summer and start closing down for winter at the end of the summer season.

How to get Around Naxos?

If you are intending to explore the entire island during your stay on Naxos, I strongly recommend hiring a car if you can. While the island is large, most of its popular towns are concentrated in the east, whilst interesting sights and smaller local villages are scattered across the breadth of Naxos. Reaching the more remote areas is considerably more convenient and time effective by car.

Car rental companies operate in all the major towns and some of the smaller villages, although checking ahead is beneficial. Particularly conveniently, there are many rental companies specifically near the airport and Naxos Ferry Terminal, so you can hire transport as soon as you get to the island.

Being less populous than many islands with more established tourism infrastructure, the bus service here is less comprehensive than you may find convenient. Whilst it is true that almost every area on the island is accessible by bus, you will need to make sure you pay close attention to the timetables.

Some of the more remote villages are only visited by the bus a couple of times each day. Missing your bus may mean a long wait for the next one, or a more expensive taxi ride home.

If you do not intend to hire a car for you stay, or simply don’t want to, but still want to explore the entire island, you would be best staying in a large town such as Naxos. Here you will have access to the most bus routes, heading to various destinations around the island.

Best Things to Do in Naxos?

While many who visit Naxos do so primarily to take advantage of the island’s beautiful beaches and unspoiled local villages, there are also many curious sites worth visiting during your trip.

With a long history dating back beyond the ancient Greek civilisation, the island of Naxos is full of historic relics and ruins to be explored. Once operating as the seat of power over the surrounding Cyclades archipelago, the island is covered in the remains of old castle towers and fortifications. Whilst many are on private land, inaccessible to the public, plenty of others are free to wander.

The best-known attraction on the island is the Temple of Apollo, standing on a small island just off of Naxos Town. The grand archway stands proud against the backdrop of the ocean and provides stunning scenery for photos.

Midway between Naxos Town and Agios Prokopios you can find the ruins of the Temple of Dionysus. The floorplan of this once great temple is well preserved, and many of the great columns are still standing erect to some degree.

Further inland, near Sangri, is the Temple of Demeter. This temple, dating back to the 6^th century, still has fully preserved columns and erect walls, one of the best kept specimens on the island. The nearby Archaeological Museum of Gyroulas is available to provide insights into the history of the site and the surrounding area.

If you want to learn more about the history and culture of the island, there are plenty of museums worth visiting. In Naxos Town you can find the Site Museum of Naxos Metropolis, near to the bridge leading to the Temple of Apollo. Meanwhile, closer to the port, the Archaeological Museum of Naxos has some stunning, well preserved, excavated mosaics on display.

Alternatively, if you are looking for something a little quirkier, the Olive Oil museum is located just a few kilometres north of Naxos Town.

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