The top 5 beaches of Naxos

One of the most important tourist attractions of Naxos island is its wonderful beaches. Due to the island’s size, shape and geography, they surround it and provide a fantastic variety for everyone. Most of the beaches of Naxos are sandy, while only a few are peebly, found mostly at the island’s eastern side.

The most famous part of Naxos is in the south-west, where the island’s best beaches are gathered, according to the majority of tourists who love the white sand and the turquoise waters. Nearly all of them share common characteristics. The ones closer to Naxos Town are more developed, offering many tourist amenities and a large number of hotels, apartments, studios, rooms and restaurants for their visitors.

The Top 5 list of beaches of Naxos, according to their popularity, forms as follows:

Beach No. 1 - Agios Prokopios beach

Agios Prokopios beach, the white grain sand and the pool-like colour of the sea attracts many visitors each year, making it the most popular beach of Naxos.

 

Beach No. 2 - Saint George beach

Saint George beach: The lagoon-like beach of Naxos Town is in place 2 and for a good reason. It offers many tourist beachfront amenities, it has shallow waters (which makes it ideal for children and for those who like to swim in utter relaxation) and it is set in a fantastic scenery.

 

Beach No. 3 - Agia Anna beach

Agia Anna beach: Yet another amenity rich beach, with a fantastic white sand and a small picturesque port for the fishing boats of the area. Agia Anna is one of the island’s most photographed places.

 

Beach No. 4 - Plaka beach

Plaka beach: Long and sandy beach, adored by nature lovers and nudists. Its major characteristic is the sand dunes that form along the coast. There is accommodation and some taverns and bars, however, Plaka beach is considered quiet.

 

Beach No. 5 - Mikri Vigla beach

Mikri Vigla beach: A paradise beach, set to number 5 only due to its remoteness from Naxos Town. Adored by water sports enthusiasts and not only, it offers only a few tourist amenities but a wonderful scenery of sand, cedar trees and turquoise water.

 

Listing the beaches in such a manner is quite unfair, since everyone has its own criteria as to what is best. This listing serves only as a guideline, offering nothing more than a statistic. When you select Naxos as your next holiday destination, try to visit one beach at a time, to find out for yourself which is YOUR favourite of the beaches of Naxos.