Agios Prokopios is one of the most famous and best-loved beaches on Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades. It stretches along the island’s sheltered west coast just a couple of kilometres south of Naxos Town, offering a long ribbon of fine golden sand backed by low dunes and a small holiday resort. The water … Read more
The Portara of Naxos is the great marble doorway that greets every traveller sailing into the island’s harbour, standing alone against the sky on the little islet of Palatia. It is the surviving gateway of a temple that was never finished, and over the centuries it has become the emblem of Naxos itself, printed on … Read more
Milos and Naxos combine well on one Cyclades trip, pairing volcanic beaches with mountains, long sands and history over a ferry. Plan ferries and tours through My Greece Tours. Combining the two is a popular plan in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover why they pair well, how many days for each, the … Read more
Naxos from Mykonos is an easy ferry hop of 35 minutes to 1.5 hours across the Cyclades, with frequent summer sailings making it a great day trip or longer stay to see the largest Cycladic island’s beaches, ancient Portara and mountain villages. This guide covers the ferry options, times, costs, what to see and tips … Read more
The Mykonos to Naxos ferry is one of the quickest island hops in the Cyclades, a crossing of around 35 to 75 minutes from Mykonos New Port at Tourlos to Naxos, run by SeaJets, Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. This guide covers the times, the prices, the ports, the operators, booking and tips. Naxos is … Read more
Mykonos vs Naxos pits glamour against authenticity. Mykonos is the chic, lively, expensive island of designer beach clubs, internationally known nightlife and cosmopolitan style, while Naxos is bigger, cheaper, more traditional and relaxed, with long sandy beaches, mountain villages and a family-friendly feel. This guide compares them on cost, beaches, nightlife, atmosphere and who each … Read more
Santorini vs Naxos pits a dramatic, romantic, crowded island against a bigger, more authentic one with superb sandy beaches and lower prices. Santorini wins on views and romance; Naxos wins on beaches, value and Greek character. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, cost, food and who each suits. Both are Cyclades islands beyond the … Read more
The Santorini to Naxos ferry takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the boat, with frequent summer sailings from around 35 to 70 euros, linking volcanic Santorini with the largest, greenest Cyclades island. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the ports and tips for booking the ferry. This route connects two … Read more
In the Paros vs Naxos choice, Paros wins on pretty harbour towns, fine dining, nightlife and romance, while Naxos leads on sheer size, long sandy beaches, mountain villages and value. The two neighbours sit a 30-minute ferry apart, so many travellers visit both. This guide compares the islands across beaches, towns, atmosphere, cost and transport … Read more