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More to see in Naxos

Active leisure enthusiasts should not limit their entertainment during their visit to Naxos just by the capital city exploration. The island features more than twenty exciting coastal areas and beaches and every city of the resort offers numerous engaging entertaining centers and shops. The suburbs of the capital invite the guests of the resort to visit snow white beach named Agios Prokopios which is among ten of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The length of the paradise beach is about two kilometers. The beach features all the facilities and necessary equipment enhancing comfort and pleasure of the visitors. Due to the excellent natural protection of the beach from winds, this coastal area will greet the visitors with serene sea. This is an excellent place for recreation with kids and toddlers. The Plaka beach offers the guests total privacy being a perfect destination for undisturbed peaceful leisure. The beach is deprived of noisy cafes and sport grounds but it offers instead calm sea of the ultimate beauty. The Plaka beach always sinks in the atmosphere of harmony and serenity. The most crowded and buzzing beach of the resort is considered to be the Agios Georgios which is set right in the capital city of the island. Due to its easy sea floor the beach is of great popularity among tourists traveling with kids. In close vicinity to the beach one will find several nice gastronomy destinations, night clubs and dance floors. The Mikri Vigla beach is an ultimate … Read further

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Shopping, streets and outlets

The opening of Pagonis Leather store took place in 1940. Since then, it has been run by the same family. They sell a variety of accessories and shoes made of genuine leather. Here you can buy great Greek-style sandals, choose new wallets, bags, and other things. The store and its workshop are under one roof, therefore, if any accessory you like is not available, you can always order it on site. The largest … Open

Advices for travellers

6. Markets and private shops welcome bargaining as in most cases it helps to reduce the price for goods for 10 – 20%. If one will fail to get a discount then a merchant will offer original souvenirs and crafts in addition to main purchase. 7. Tips are a must in restaurants and cafes. The tips are expected as in upscale restaurants and cafes so in budgetary eating houses. An additional cash … Open

Active recreation

In the capital of the island is Naxos Fun Park that deserves a visit regardless of whether you are traveling with small tourists or without them. The entertainment available here includes water rides, slot machines, and pools for every taste. Apart from that, the park has an on-site cafe, and its favorable location on the waterfront by the Aegean Sea allows visitors to get aesthetic enjoyment watching departing and … Open

Naxos for children - what to visit

Agios Prokopios Beach is no less popular than the water park. This is a wonderful place where you can both sunbathe and hide from the sun in the shade of trees. The right side of the beach is less crowded than the left. Clean soft sand, azure water - all this attracts hundreds of tourists. Another popular beach among local and traveling families is Plaka Beach. It is very long, due to which it is never crowded and … Open

Travel guide to Naxos

In the north-eastern part of the island, you'll find one of the oldest and most picturesque villages - Koronos. All its territory can be considered a unique architectural complex. The village has miniature houses with whitewashed walls that form a complex labyrinth of narrow and winding streets. The central Platsa square accommodates several traditional taverns. Also, guests of the village will have the opportunity … Open

Traditions and mentality of Naxos

Interesting entertainment and games are organized for children, and the time for a "potato party" comes in the afternoon. By tradition, a huge frying pan is installed in the main city square to fry a portion of potatoes. Several years ago, organizers of the holiday managed to fry 600 kg of potatoes at a time, and everyone could try a portion of hot fried potatoes for free. Such an unusual event was officially … Open

Top sigths of Greece

Many tourist destinations are located in the territory of Attica – the capital region of the country. The most famous landmarks of the region include Delphi and the Apollo Temple, the Oracle and the Sybil Stone. … Open

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