Naxos ferries

Naxos is the largest of all the Cycladic islands, and is a prominent tourist destination. Consisting of several traditional villages and amazing beaches, the island has a wide range of options available to visitors. Due to the fresh water and the fertile landscape, Naxos is also an extremely green island, making agriculture an important part of its economy, along with tourism.

The history of Naxos is deeply meshed with mythology. While some believe that Zeus himself was raised there, others state that the giant brothers Ephialtes and Otus lived on the island. Another myth states that Theseus abandoned princess Ariadne on the island, after she helped him defeat the Minotaur, but she eventually married Dionysus, the god of wine, who also lived on Naxos.

Naxos was inhabited since the ancient times and had developed a strong civilization. Many ancient temples and statues have been found on the island, indicating a rich cultural past. However, Naxos reached its top in the Venetian times, when trade and agriculture was developed and made it an economical centre. The Venetian Castle and elegant mansions dominate in Chora village and the coutryside.

Being the greenest island in the Cyclades, the landscape of Naxos is dominated by high mountains, stunning valleys and blooming vegetation. The strong winds that blow over the island make it an ideal source for Aeolian energy, that is why Aeolian parks have been installed in the centre of Naxos.

The central tourist spots on the island are the beaches of Plaka, Mikri Vigla and Agios Prokopios, where you will find many hotels, gift shops, bars and restaurants. Visitors can also enjoy a host of water sports there, while wind-surfing is the most popular activity on the island due to the suitable wind conditions. Many beaches are well equipped and have been awarded the Blue Flag Award for their cleanness.

Normal Ferries:
Naxos is linked to Piraeus by normal ferries which need about 5 and a half hours to reach the island. The length of the trip varies depending on the type of the vessel and the schedule of the trip.

Naxos is also linked in frequent itineraries to many other Aegean islands, such as Santorini (2 h), Paros (45 min), Syros (about 2 h), Ios (3 and 1/2 h), Amorgos (2 h for Aegiali and 3 h for Katapola), Ikaria (2 h for Evdilos on Ikaria) and Samos (5 h for Vathi and 4 h for Karlovasi). Naxos is also linked to some remote islands, such as Astypalea (3 h), Donousa (1 h), Iraklia (1 h) and Koufonisia (2 h). More destinations and itineraries are added in summer, when tourist flow is increased.

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