Many Cycladic islands are renowned for their beaches but Naxos is the only one that can boast an endless coastline comprising a string of beaches of incredible beauty, with superb turquoise waters and golden sands.
On Naxos there are beaches unspoiled or organized, hidden beaches to discover, beaches for water sports or family recreation; beaches next to ancient monuments, near important wetlands, medieval forts or Byzantine churches; beaches only a step away the from main town Chora, and beaches in areas of exceptional natural beauty, untouched by civilization or tourism.
Naxos has beaches befitting for a variety of tastes –this is what makes it one of the popular Aegean islands.
Beaches on Naxos Island
Abram Beach
Abram beach on Naxos island is a quiet beach next to the small settlement of Kampos on the island’s northwest coast. Abram beach is ideal for swimming and water sports, particularly windsurfing during annual summer winds known as meltemia.
Agia Anna Beach
Agia Anna beach on Naxos Island, a continuation of Agios Prokopios beach, ranks as one of Naxos’s most renowned coastal spots.
Agiassos Beach
Agiassos beach on Naxos Island, offers an enticing 750-meter stretch of fine sand and crystal-clear, shallow waters on the southwestern coast of Naxos. It is one of the island’s most unspoiled beaches.
Agii Theodori Beach
Agii Theodori beach on Naxos Island, pebble-covered and unspoilt, is located on the island’s northern coast. The Byzantine church Agios Theodoros, from which the beach takes its name, is an attraction.
Agios Fykas Beach
A small but gorgeous beach, Agios Fykas beach on Naxos island is located on the northeast coast of Naxos.
Agios Georgios Beach
Agios Georgios beach on Naxos Island, credited with a “blue flag” beach-quality tag, is located just a short distance from the main town, Chora. The beach rates as the best choice for those who do not wish to distance themselves from the capital.
Agios Prokopios Beach
Agios Prokopios beach on Naxos island, located just 4km from the island’s port, ranks as the island’s most acclaimed, surpassing all others in terms of distinctions earned, both from Greece and abroad.
Ai Giorgis Voridis Harbor
The well-sheltered, pretty little harbor of Ai Giorgis Voridis on Naxos island, named after the chapel of Agios Georgios, lies about 2.5km from Messi village, in the northeastern part of Naxos.
Alyko - Small Alyko - Kedros - Hawaii Beaches
The Alyko peninsula on Naxos island, features many inlets and beaches. Located below the juniper tree forest, it offers visitors gorgeous sandy beaches with turquoise waters.
Ammitis Beach
Ammitis beach on Naxos island, the nearest beach to the village of Eggares ,is located on the island’s northwestern coast, is a long stretch of white sand, with crystal-clear waters, and offers wonderful sunsets.
Apollonas Beach
Apollonas beach on Naxos island, a lovely beach accompanying the settlement of the same name, is located on Naxos’ northeastern coast.
Azalas Beach
Azalas beach on Naxos Island, is located on the island’s eastern side, next to Moutsouna bay, approximately 11km from Apiranthos
Chilia Vryssi Beach
Chilia Vryssi beach on Naxos island is an attractive beach on the northwestern coast of Naxos.
Glyfada Beach
Glyfada beach on Naxos island is an enormous sandy beach on the southwestern coast of Naxos. The landscape here features sand dunes and shady juniper trees at many points.
Grotta Beach
Grotta beach on Naxos island acquired its name from the Italian word grotta, meaning cave. This beach is located at the main town Chora’s northern seaside.
Kalantos Beach
Kalantos beach on Naxos isand is well-protected from windy conditions and located at the edge of the bay with the same name. This alluring sandy beach at Naxos island's southernmost point has crystal-clear, shallow waters.
Kampos Beach
Kampos beach on Naxos island well protected from windy weather, located on the island’s northwestern coast, Kampos beach is ideal for swimming and fishing.
Kastraki Beach
Kastraki beach on Naxos island is a small cove located behind the Mikri Vigla peninsula and next to Glyfada beach.
Klidos Beach
Klidos beach on Naxos island is a complex of sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters. It is located next to the settlement of the same name, on the island’s southeastern coast.
Ligaridia Beach
Ligaridia beach on Naxos island, a small pebble-covered beach with deep waters, lies next to the settlement of the same name, on the island’s eastern coast.
Lionas Beach
Lionas beach on Naxos island is the attractive beach at the picturesque Lionas settlement and cove, on the island’s northeastern coast.
Melinos Beach
Melinos beach on Naxos island is a small bay with a sandy beach and is located on the island’s northern coast.
Mikra Beach
Sandy, picturesque and well protected from windy weather, Mikra beach on Naxos island caters to all tastes, especially individuals preferring tranquility and relaxation.
Mikri Vigla - Parthena - Limanaki
Mikri Vigla beach on Naxos was used as an observation point during Frankish rule, designed to provide advance warning against pirates approaching the island.
Moutsouna Beach
Moutsouna cove on Naxos island features two lovely beaches with fine sand and crystal-clear shallow waters, ideal for families with young children.
Orkos Beach
Comprising a series of small inlets between Plaka and Mikri Vigla, Orkos beach on Naxos island is located on Naxos’s southwestern side
Panermos Beach
Panermos beach on Naxos island, sheltered by a gulf at the island's southeastern coast, is almost always windless.
Plaka Beach
A favorite of the hippies in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Plaka beach on Naxos island remains one of the most attractive and popular on Naxos.
Psili Ammos Beach
Psili Ammos beach on Naxos island is a spellbinding beach on the island’s southeastern coast. Psili Ammos beach is spread before a juniper tree forest and offers a view of neighboring Koufonissi.
Pyrgaki Beach
An enormous sandy beach with a strong sense of wide open space, Pyrgaki beach on Naxos island is located on the southwestern coast of Naxos, with views of the nearby islands of Iraklia and of Ios further beyond.
Spedo Beach
Located on the island’s southern coast, Spedo beach on Naxos island is a an unspoiled beach with immaculately clean waters in an area graced by rare natural beauty.
Vintzi Beach
Vintzi beach on Naxos island, the smaller of two beaches at main town Chora, lies to its northern side, below Portara.
Ytonas
Ytonas beach on Naxos island is the first beach encountered once passed Cape Stavros, on Naxos’northern coast.