About Naxos Island
Κατά την είσοδο στο λιμάνι της Νάξου, το πρώτο πράγμα που πιάνει το μάτι σας είναι ο ναός του Απόλλωνα, το πιο αναγνωρίσιμο χώρος του νησιού. Καθώς ο ήλιος δύει πίσω από το ναό, θα συνειδητοποιήσετε ότι έχετε επιλέξει το σωστό μέρος για να περάσετε τις καλοκαιρινές σας διακοπες.
History of Naxos Island
Naxos makes history in 1207 when the Venetian Marco Sanudo captured the island''s chief Byzantine castle, T''aparilou, and declared himself Duke of Naxos, ruler over all the adventures who had grabbed the Aegean Islands
Traditional of Naxos Island
It's the largest island of Cyclades, a fertile land with hardworking people that capitalized to the maximum on the natural abilities of the island, agriculture, cattle-breeding and fishing. Citron, potatoes, grapes, wine and cheeses from Naxos are well known.
Activities of Naxos Island
Naxos is full of dozens of dirt roads and trades and small, asphalted roads that offer unique routes for cycling enthuasiasts. The coastal area on the southwestern coast stretching from Agia Anna to Kastraki is an excellent choice.
Festival of Naxos Island
Carnival : The celebrations start on the first Saturday of the Carnival, with the slaughter of pigs and other events. At midday on the last Sunday of the Carnival, in Apeiranthos, Koudounati, (people who bear bells), make their appearance.