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Naxos, Greece Travel Guide
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items I spent a week on the beautiful, but underrated, Greek island of Naxos. Here's everything I did, where I stayed, restaurants I ate at, etc. I hope it's helpful!
Sections
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Places to see
Food
Guided Tours
Accommodation
Important places
Diving
Places to see
Important places to see during your time in Naxos!
I chose to stay in Agios Prokopios because I did not have a car and needed to be able to walk to everything. It's also a more quiet alternative to the busy Naxos Town (Chora) where the main port of the island is. I spent 2 days on the beach and I don...
Agios Prokopios
This was my first stop on the Naxos Bus Transfer tour (in my "guided tours" section). Entrance to the site is just a few euros. It was very beautiful and interesting to learn about how it was built, as well as the temple's meaning.
Ancient Temple of Demeter
Another stop on my bus tour. Apollonas was a charming, quiet fishing village on the north side of Naxos. The picturesque white buildings with their blue tops and cobblestone walkways give Apollonas its beautiful, authentic Greek feel. It is said that...
Apollonas village - Naxos Greece
Visit Halki! I wouldn't have known about this mountain town if it weren't for my bus tour guide. Halki is in the center of the island and used to be the capital of Naxos. The village has colorful alleys that give visitors the sense that they have gon...
Halki village, Naxos, Greece
This mountain village has magnificent views of the Naxian mountain ranges, marble paved alleys, and traditional small souvenir and local craftsmanship shops. I got a small silver evil eye bracelet in this town that I never take off. Apeiranthos reall...
Apeiranthos village, Naxos
Chora is the gateway to the rest of Naxos, home to the port and hospital. Chora is where you will find anything you will need throughout your visit if the village you're staying in doesn't have it. It's crowded and bustling with cars, buses, and mope...
Naxos Chora (main town)
The “front door” of Naxos, Portara, AKA the Temple of Apollo. Stunning at sunset, but crowded. I got amazing pics staying after everyone else left. *WARNING* it gets SUPER windy up there.
The Temple of Apollo – Portara
Food
Naxos has some amazing authentic Greek food options
I ate at this restaurant TWICE during my stay in Agios Prokopios because that's how good it was. I had the best waiter and the most amazing calamari I've ever had. Beachfront with ocean views and a blend of Italian and Greek cuisine.
La Trattoria
After my 24-hour journey to Greece from New York, I was tired, jetlagged, and hungry. I took a stroll toward the beach from my hotel and found this cute little restaurant with even cuter prices. I got a gyro plate for under €15 and was so full. Gyros...
Lefto's Souvlaki Kebab House
The best ice cream/gelato I had while in Naxos, and they're open pretty late!
WAFFLE HOUSE, Naxos Town
Good Greek food with a waterfront view and rooftop seating. Great place to watch the sunset!
EL GRECO, Agios Prokopios
I never ate here BUT whenever I walked by there was a HUGE line of people waiting to be seated. Seems like a good sign to me.
Giannoulis
Most nights I did not leave Agios Prokopios, so I got my sweet treat here. I stuck to gelato, but they also have waffles that looked amazinggg. ALSO: On the other side there's a laundromat! The same guys run it. I took a load of laundry here during m...
Café Snack Waffle Dionysos
Guided Tours
The tours I went on when I spent a week in beautiful Naxos
I booked this awesome bus tour that took me to all the best places to see on the island of Naxos. I learned a lot about the culture, history, and mythology of the island. This is a great option if you're not renting a car!
2025 Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - with Reviews
I booked this awesome catamaran tour directly from their website. The staff was so kind, the food was fantastic, and the views…I have no words to do them justice. Just the most relaxing and fun boat day. They even took us across to the island of Paro...
Naxos Catamaran Day Cruises & Private Sailing Charters
Accommodation
I stayed at the most charming hotel with the BEST breakfast!
The best place to stay on Naxos if you're staying in Agios Prokopios, which is where I decided to stay. AMAZING breakfast and coffee (I stuffed myself every day). Comfy beds, a balcony, drying rack for clothes, a lovely pool and sitting area. The man...
Hotel Semeli
Important places
If you're staying in Agios Prokopios, this is the main bus stop for the area. You can get to Chora, the airport, and some of the other villages for just €2 each way.
Bus Stop Agios Prokopios
I did not have to go to the hospital during my stay, thankfully, but here it is just so you have it!
Naxos General Hospital
The port! This is where you'll catch your ferry back to Athens or to another island. This is also where most boat tours leave from.
Naxos Port
This office is where you'll find all info related to Naxos's bus system, including tours like the one I went on.
Naxos Bus Transfer Office
If you need non-emergency medical attention and do not want to wait hours at the hospital, this is a great alternative. I needed to see a doctor because I had acute barotrauma after diving, and this place got me in super quickly with a doctor. I was ...
NAXOS MEDICAL
This is the main super market in Agios Prokopios. They have basically everything you'll need during your stay. You also buy bus tickets here for €2 each!!! (CASH ONLY) They take cards for grocery items, just not the bus tix!
Super Market Koutelieris
Diving
Dive shop I went through to scuba dive
Blue Fin is a PADI 5-star rated dive shop. They were great and super helpful as I am still a beginner. I dove the Marianna wreck which is a short boat ride off of Agios Prokopikos. It was awesome.
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