{"id":16335,"date":"2023-06-21T18:44:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T22:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=16335"},"modified":"2023-06-21T18:44:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T22:44:54","slug":"is-naxos-the-best-island-in-the-cyclades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/is-naxos-the-best-island-in-the-cyclades\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Naxos The Best Island in the Cyclades?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been to Santorini and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/royal-myconian-resort-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mykonos<\/a> and are overwhelmed by the hordes of camera clicking cruise passengers, then Naxos is for you. Here you&#8217;ll find an authentic Greek experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It must be said that the largest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/cyclades-greek-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyclades islands<\/a> has an undeniable charm that has not (yet) been affected by mass tourism. Naxos offers a small excursion into the Greek way of life as a true pole of Hellenic and Byzantine culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The charming port of Ch\u00f3ra<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-port-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Greece - Naxos port\" class=\"wp-image-25913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-port-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-port-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-port.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_4c14b1-4c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_4c14b1-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_4c14b1-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_4c14b1-4c .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_4c14b1-4c alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-_4c14b1-4c kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1450\" alt=\"Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-id=\"27391\" class=\"wp-image-27391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-414x300.webp 414w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-875x634.webp 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-768x557.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-in-Naxos-Greece-1536x1114.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1500px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-jpg.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-jpg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-jpg.webp\" data-id=\"27392\" class=\"wp-image-27392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-jpg.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-Cyclades-itinerary-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1500px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-jpg.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-jpg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-jpg.webp\" data-id=\"27387\" class=\"wp-image-27387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-jpg.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-eat-greek-salad-in-Naxos-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-id=\"27388\" class=\"wp-image-27388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-875x656.webp 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Best-islands-in-the-Cyclades-Naxos-Greece-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-jpg.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1481\" alt=\"Naxos-itinerary-Greece\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-jpg.webp\" data-id=\"27389\" class=\"wp-image-27389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-jpg.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-405x300.webp 405w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-875x648.webp 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Naxos-itinerary-Greece-1536x1137.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1500px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Things to do in Greece - Naxos nightlife\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife.jpg\" data-id=\"25912\" class=\"wp-image-25912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-nightlife-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;metropolis&#8221; of Naxos (a very relative title, as it has only a few thousand inhabitants) is a photogenic port with blue Aegean boats, winding cobblestone streets and cheerful merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also the birthplace of the island&#8217;s culinary traditions. Think of the freshly caught octopus garnishing the fillet at Fisherman&#8217;s Harbor. Or the decadent yogurt garnished with candied grapes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Restaurant_Review-g580192-d1839132-Reviews-Irini_s-Naxos_Town_Naxos_Cyclades_South_Aegean.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irini&#8217;s Tavern<\/a> &#8211; so creamy, it&#8217;s easy to hold a spoon upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is steeped in Venetian heritage, too. It is even possible to attend a classical concert in an old dungeon, organized by a flamboyant aristocrat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steep and pedestrianized streets of the Kastro, once the Roman Catholic quarter (as opposed to the Bourgos, which was the Greek Orthodox quarter), are lined with pretty shops. The fuchsia azaleas and the countless cats that frequent them make a visit worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Temple of Apollo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"25923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-things-to-do-in-Naxos-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-things-to-do-in-Naxos-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-things-to-do-in-Naxos-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-things-to-do-in-Naxos-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-things-to-do-in-Naxos.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"25915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-view-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Greece - Naxos view\" class=\"wp-image-25915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-view-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-view-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-view-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-view.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"25914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-temples-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-temples-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-temples-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-temples-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-temples.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The topological and touristic highlight of Ch\u00f3ra is just a few steps away from the historical center of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On one side, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lygdamis_of_Naxos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temple of Apollo<\/a> on the harbor peninsula, with its great arch that seems to enter another dimension. On the other, a vast mountainous area where villages hide and time stops. It&#8217;s impossible to go to Naxos and not climb those few dozen meters in order to see the sunset that glitters on the sea and lights up the fruitful hills of the hinterland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unspoiled beaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-beaches-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Greece - Naxos beaches\" class=\"wp-image-25911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-beaches-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-beaches-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-beaches-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-beaches.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Naxos is not just home to some of the best food and culture in the Cyclades. It&#8217;s got beaches, too! Tourists flock to Naxos for the sun and warmth, and obviously, the beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here the beaches are divided into two categories: the wild ones and the managed ones. The former have no furniture or toilets. While the latter are usually busier and have a small tavern offering food and drink, as well as changing rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, visitors can expect very fine golden sand and pleasant waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Millennial villages of Apeiranthos and Halki<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-Cyclades-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Greece - Naxos, Cyclades\" class=\"wp-image-25916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-Cyclades-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Greece-Naxos-Cyclades-225x300.jpg 225w, 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data-id=\"25927\" class=\"wp-image-25927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-875x650.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-404x300.jpg 404w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greece.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Cats in Greece\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326.jpg\" data-id=\"21455\" class=\"wp-image-21455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PA082326.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greek-Cyclades-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Naxos, Greek Cyclades\" class=\"wp-image-25928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greek-Cyclades-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greek-Cyclades-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greek-Cyclades-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Naxos-Greek-Cyclades.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hidden behind the hills that contain marble and emery quarries, two of Naxos&#8217; biggest exports, are over 30 pretty villages that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the streets of both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naxos.net\/villages\/apeiranthos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apeiranthos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naxos.net\/villages\/halki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halki<\/a>, which are thousands of years old, you will find artisans whose happiness is contagious. They sell everything from figs, pottery, olives, jewelry, textiles, honey &#8211; a specialty of Naxos &#8211; and kitro, a lemon liqueur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two villages are similar because of their terraces shaded by holm oaks and the endearing inhabitants. Often elderly, they sit there playing dice, discussing anything and everything, laughing at tourists who indulge in self-portraits, and occasionally sipping a small glass of kitro to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, the village donkey will clumsily make its way along the stone paths to transport food from the farms to the homes. A typical scene that unfolds in Greece and couldn&#8217;t be more idyllic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Naxos<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/naxian-collection.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-875x640.webp\" alt=\"Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece\" class=\"wp-image-27382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-875x640.webp 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-410x300.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-1536x1123.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Luxury-hotels-in-Naxos-Greece-jpg.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From the two ports of Athens a ferryboat goes three times a day to the central Cycladic island. It is also possible to travel to the island by plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival, visitors have two choices. Firstly, rent a car and drive to different places on the island. 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