When you go to Naxos you know that you will find nice villages to walk around you will eat good food, you will meet hospitable people to show you around and you will enjoy your swimming in long, spread beaches. One such beach is Kastraki. A famous one and not unfair. It is one of the beaches where you will enjoy your swimming no matter how many people you find there. It’s a huge beach with a long size
Kastraki Beach of Naxos
Kastraki Beach is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches of Naxos. It is located in a small cove, next to the peninsula of Mikri Vigla. The environment in Kastraki is heavenly, as the white fine sand and green-blue waters compose an image of unique beauty complemented by the cedar trees which offering precious natural shade.
For the most part, the beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. During the summer months, it gathers a lot of people, but without creating crowding since due to its large area there are many different access points along the beach. September is a dream. The waters are warmer, the people are not so many and the calmness offered by the sand relaxes you from the rush and the everyday life.
Kastraki beach, moreover, is famous for its quietness, and is an ideal location for fishing and anchoring small boats.
Everything you want to know about Kastraki Beach
The beach in Kastraki is located 16 km south of Naxos Town. Access to the beach is easy either by private or rented means of transport.
If you want to enjoy your meal you will find several welcoming taverns in the surrounding area overlooking the beach and the open sea.
Also if you want to continue your swim, on one of the other nearby beaches, you can go to the long beach of Agios Prokopios.
Naxos is an island that you will enjoy holidays filled with experiences and you will definitely return…
External photography source: aktikastraki.gr
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kastraki Beach is located 16 km south of Naxos Town, situated in a small cove next to the peninsula of Mikri Vigla. The beach is easily accessible by private or rented means of transport.
Kastraki Beach is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches in Naxos, featuring white fine sand, crystal clear green-blue waters, and cedar trees providing natural shade. Despite gathering many visitors during summer, its large area prevents crowding with multiple access points along the beach.
While Kastraki Beach does gather many people during the summer months, the beach's huge size and multiple access points prevent it from feeling crowded. September is particularly ideal, offering warmer waters, fewer visitors, and peaceful surroundings perfect for relaxation.
Kastraki Beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas for most of the beach area. Several welcoming taverns are located in the surrounding area, offering meals with views overlooking the beach and the open sea.
In addition to swimming, Kastraki Beach is famous for fishing and anchoring small boats. The beach's calm waters and peaceful environment make it ideal for these activities. Visitors can also easily access nearby beaches like the long beach of Agios Prokopios.
