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The sights of Greece often reveal a lot about the history of the country or more specifically a region. Some of them have their own peculiarities but also legends that accompany them. As is the case with the statues in Greece which you will read about below. These are statues that are more or less known and have their own history as well as various legends that accompany their existence. Why did this famous Athenian statue stay in the workshop for 38 years? Three statues in Greece and the legends ...

Cyclades is one of the most favorite summer destinations for holidays and rest. Some of the islands stand out for the fact that they offer everything you want for your holiday. Peace and safety. One of these islands is Naxos. It is the island that uniquely combines a variety of landscapes, history, sights, and impressive beaches. Naxos is one of the safest places for luxury holidays since it has so far not experienced any cases of Covid-19. Besides, Naxos will win you over from the very first moment with its ...

Naxos is generally an island that you will hardly say you did not enjoy it even if you find yourself there another season than summer. In Naxos, its season has its own grace and the island offers you dozens of options. Apart from the beautiful and clean beaches, Naxos has many sights as well as mountain villages so it would possible for you to make a more alternative escape. Among the things that stand out is its gastronomy. In Naxos you will enjoy what we call good food and traditional recipes. ...

Mountain and seaside. More or less known. It is the Greek villages that greek and foreign visitors love when they go on holiday. They stand out for their wildlife, their beautiful beaches, the hospitable residents and the traditional recipes you can taste there. By exploring Greece, you can discover them and make your own list of favorite destinations. Depending on the time of year, choose which village you want to go to and get to know it better. Another for more and another for fewer days. CNN: These are 17 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Naxos has many different beaches and you can find the one you want. Whether you are looking for a beach for children, organized or not, smaller or larger, in Naxos, you will find what you want. And you're definitely going to have a good time diving in blue and crystal clear waters. There is also a beach which is the ideal location for lovers of adventure and watersports. It is the beach of Mikri Vigla. The beach of Mikri Vigla for lovers of adventure The beach of Mikri Vigla is ...

We have said many times that Naxos is the island where you will have a good time no matter what type of traveler you are. Either you like the spread and shallow beaches, or you want to take a gastronomic trip. Whether you wish to take a dive in history and go to the most mountainous of the island looking for more adventure. Whatever you are looking for you will find it and that's probably why once your vacation is over, you'll think you needed a few more days. Regarding ...

Naxos is famous for its large number of Christian churches and monasteries. Each of the monasteries has its own history and special characteristic, but all have in common their contribution to history.  So if you are in Naxos for holidays, apart from the beaches you will visit and the gastronomic trip you will experience, it is worth visiting some of the monasteries of the island. We loved them and we're recommending some... The Monastery of Agias Pyrgos and the Monastery of Agias are located in the northern part of Naxos, ...

Naxos is the island of cyclades that you know you can combine holidays of two species, mountain and sea. And you're going to enjoy both. You will find villages by the sea with spread sandy beaches that have shallow waters and fluffy sand such as the settlement of Apollo. It is a quiet, small village in the north of the island. . On the other hand you will enjoy quiet moments in the mountain settlements of Naxos. The Settlement of Apollo The settlement of Apollo is located in the northeast ...

Naxos is one of the most beloved islands of the Cyclades and it is no coincidence that every year it is chosen by travelers of all kinds. In its beautiful and shallow beaches, you will see from families with children to couples and groups. Everyone will find a way to have a good time and the desire to come back again. Besides the beautiful beaches, Naxos also has mountain villages to visit and sights to see. It also stands out for its gastronomy which is based on its local products. ...

Golden sand, blue waters and endless dunes make a magnificent landscape on the largest island of the Cyclades. The reason for Naxos and Plaka beach. A beach that can definitely be at the list of the best of the island which is confirmed by the visitors who arrive there every summer. Plaka is a beach with shallow waters ideal for all types of travelers and beloved by families. If you go to Naxos for a holiday it can definitely be one of your swimming options. Naxos: The beautiful beach Plaka ...

Apart from the beautiful villages and the picturesque Chora (main town and capital), Naxos also has large and crystal clear-water beaches. They are ideal for families as most have shallow waters and fluffy sand ideal for kids to play. One such beach that remains unforgettable to the visitor is Agios Fykas. A real earthly paradise on the edge of Naxos. It is also an ideal destination for a quick dive at sunset. What's certain is, that there's no way you won't enjoy your swim on this sandy beach. Agios Fykas, ...

Naxos is famous for its beautiful seaside villages but also has another version to enjoy. It's an equally beautiful mountainside. Somewhere there, is the most mountainous village of the Cyclades with the greatest green landscapes and livestock production. It's Komiaki. It is located in the northern part of the island and if you are there for holidays it is worth visiting... Naxos, the most mountainous village of the Cyclades Komiaki-Koronida is the northernmost village of Naxos and the most mountainous of the Cyclades. It is about 40 km from the ...

Naxos is famous for its spread and clean beaches. Ideal for families who want to enjoy relaxing moments in the sand and in the sun. And some of these beaches are definitely becoming guests' favorites. One of these is Alykos Beach. A paradise beach in the cedar forest of Naxos. Perhaps an image you may not be used to encountering often in the Cyclades. What is certain is that the experience and the swimming there will be unforgettable. Naxos and Alykos Beach When you visit Alykos beach, you will see ...

The mainland and island Greece is full of castles that count centuries of presence. One of the most important Castles in the history of the Cyclades at the period of the Venetian occupation was the castle in Naxos Chora. Naxos and its Venetian Castle in Chora take you back in time and give you an insight into the past as you never imagined it. It will catch your eye from the first moment you set foot on this beautiful and hospitable Aegean island. So if you find yourself in Naxos ...

Naxos undoubtedly has many and varied beaches to visit. It's an island that offers you beaches of every type. Whether you're going as a couple, or with friends, or as family, you'll definitely find the one that suits you and maybe spend all your vacation days there. But the beauty, the access, and the comfort that Agios Prokopios provides are not easy to find them anywhere else. Agios Prokopis: The most famous and largest beach of Naxos Characteristic of the beach is the white thick, 4 km long sandy beach ...

Naxos! An island that is the favourite for most. The corner of the Cyclades that offers you quality holidays and as much peace as you need to rest. It combines beautiful and clean beaches, wild mountain beauty and traditional settlements. There is no lack of hospitality and traditional local flavours. It is the island of the harmonic contrasts. In Naxos, of course, there is also a village that stands out by far. Apiranthos! It is the favourite of many and that is why guests choose it for their stay. It's ...

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 ...

Greek summer means sun, sea, blue coasts and Mediterranean flavours. It is ideal when all these are combined together in a quiet place you've probably never been before. As are some of the islands of Greece. Small in size but so charming, that if you go there once, it certainly won't be the last time. One such island is the island of the Sun, the small but well-known Schinoussa. An island that makes you forget words like stress, banks, obligations and circulation. It's an island that reminds you of what ...