Naxos is the biggest island in Cyclades. It has massifs and when the horizon is clear, you can see the Za, the highest mountain of Cyclades (1400 altitude).
When you get out of the ship, you meet a town full of life and shops. Fruits, potatoes, tomatoes, cheeses and many other goods, wait for you. Despite the fact that Aegean Sea is often rough, Naxos has many beaches that remain calm and safe.

To know better the island of Naxos, you must walk it around. Naxos is located to the east of Paros. It's got a circular form and it extends to 430 sq. km. and its coast to 148 km. Its western coastline is more remarkable. A high mountain chain crosses the island from the north to the south.

The island's soil is prosperous and it has cereals, oil, vegetables and wine. There is also cattle and agricultural products. However, the main source is Amiris (Naxos land), which is extracted to the island and marbles as well. With "Kapodistrias'" plan was created two big municipalities: Naxos Municipality and Drymalias Municipality.

Its climate is mild. The winter is cold but not heavy. The summer is quite warm but there are the summer winds (meltemia) for a fresh atmosphere. In old geological ages, Naxos was united with the rest islands of Cyclades to a land. Later, the sea level raised and Naxos transformed in island.
 
Woods with many mammals and birds covered it. These woods remained until the Middle Ages.

Today they make an effort to protect the ambience. The labours in the village Apiranthos with the initiative of the Mayor Manolis Glezos are the proof.

Small barrages hold the waters of rains and they started again the traditional cultivations.

  

 

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HOTELS in NAXOS ISLAND

	HOTEL KORALI GARDEN NAXOS ISLAND *** The beautiful and brand new hotel of the 'korali hotels' complex warmly welcomes you to Naxos Island and wishes you pleasant vacation. Located on the way of St Prokopios beach, 400m from the main Square. on request
	HOTEL PALACE NAXOS ISLAND *** Naxos Palace The hotel's traditional architecture and design coupled by a high degree of comfort, creates a unique atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy yourself in the beautiful facilities of Naxos Palace. on request
	HOTEL KORALI NAXOS ISLAND *** Korali hotel Naxos ideal to offer you pleasant and relaxing vacations, is located just 50m from the fully organized beach of St George. The hotel consists of 12 rooms, decorated in a traditional way that radiates... on request
	BARBOUNI HOTEL NAXOS ISLAND *** Barbouni Hotel is located just 100 meters away from the main square of Naxos town. It's also situated 200 meters away from St. George sandy beach. The beach is suitable for wind surfing and other water sports. on request
	HOTEL ASTIR NAXOS ISLAND **** The hotel offers the customers the chance to relax and enjoy their holidays in the comfortable and nicely equipped rooms, the spacious swimming pool and the bar all with a panoramic view of the Naxos town. on request
	PENSION IRENE II NAXOS ISLAND ** Irene Pension II, built in 2002, is situated in a quiet area near the sandy ST George's beach (300 meters) and near the center of the town (500 meters). double room: 75 EUR / night
	CORONIS HOTEL NAXOS ISLAND *** Airconditioned throughout, central heating, breakfast room, sitting room, Bar, TV lounge. double room: 58 EUR / night