Plaka Beach

Naxos


Long, sandy strip of sand to the west lapped at by cerulean waters.


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1. Mikri Vigla

1.67 MILES

This western beach is particularly popular with kitesurfers.

4. Temple of Demeter

3.27 MILES

About 2km south of the village of Sangri is the rather unsympathetically restored 6th-century BC Temple of Demeter. The ruins and reconstructions are not…

5. Agios Georgios Beach

3.84 MILES

Conveniently located just south of the waterfront is sandy Agios Georgios, Naxos’ town beach. It’s backed by hotels and tavernas at the town end (where it…

6. Town Hall

3.92 MILES

Naxos' impressive town hall sits high, looking out over the port.

7. Hawaii Beach

4.04 MILES

Particularly pretty sandy beach in the southwest with calm turquoise waters.

8. Bazeos Tower

4.15 MILES

The handsome Bazeos Tower stands prominently in the landscape about 2km east of Sangri. It was built in its original form as a monastery during the 17th…