Tag: Naxos attractions

Naxos: Beaches for all tastes in the heart of Cyclades

Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is a perfect destination for travelers who seek a combination of natural beauty, history, and culture. The island boasts a unique blend of mountain and sea landscapes, with picturesque mountain villages and stunning beaches that offer a plethora of activities for visitors. Naxos is also home to several archaeological monuments that carry a rich history and showcase the island’s cultural heritage. The Cycladic architecture at its peak adds to the island’s charm and makes it an ideal place to explore for architecture enthusiasts. ...

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Cyclades :Naxos – The rare and impressive Archaeological Temple of the Goddess Demeter

A rare Archaeological Temple in a unique location. The archaeological temple of the Goddess Demeter. One of the many reasons to visit Naxos even in autumn. That's when you'll find nice seawater with a few people, villages that they are bak to their calm rhythm. Where you will taste authentic flavors in cafes and taverns by the sea. Naxos has so many reasons to visit it even for a weekend. Of course, its sights are one of them. The Temple of the Goddess Demeter The Archaeological Temple of the goddess ...

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The Portara, or Big Door, greets you at Naxos

Naxos the island of the Aegean that everyone can enjoy regardless the age. Couples, families, and groups. Everyone finds something that will make them to want to come back. And among all the others, there's something that makes Naxos remarkable. Her trademark. It is Portara, the largest door of Naxos that it is impossible not to notice and admire on the island. It is the most imposing marble "Porta"(door) of the Cyclades, also known as Portara. It began to be built in the 6th century BC, by the tyrant Lygdami ...

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