Top Things to do in Naxos Town
The 10 Best Things to Do in Naxos Town, Greece
The Greek city of Naxos is steeped in mythological mystique and ancient history. The purported home of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, is fringed with glorious beaches, collisions of turquoise waters and sapphire horizons. The ruins of The Portara frame the sky like a door to another world, while renovated Venetian mansions offer a glimpse into the upper crust of yesteryear. The 13th-century castle is simply breathtaking.
Restaurants in Naxos Town
1. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Rob C - San Jose, California
Old town of Naxos is a mix of tourist kitch, old world charm and plain, uneventful architecture. The waterfront is littered with Greek themed kitchy bars and restaurants that serve overpriced, though not bad food. The high town is quaint with winding alleys and bleached white townhouses and churches and a small castle.However there is no great architecture here, the plain, whitewashed walls do become monotonous really quickly and the tiny alleys can become oppressive especially at night.
2. Eggares Olive Press Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By atitone - New York City, New York
This was the last stop on our island tour and it was perfect. Got to learn about olive trees and how they made the oil until a few decades ago. The workers are friendly and you can try as much flavored olive oil, pastes, and jams as you want. I wound up buying a bunch too.
3. Agios Prokopios Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Pop up store
Reviewed By ShazzG - New York
Beautiful Beach with long stretches to walk. Easy access to the beach. One of the pluses are shops and restaurants for food and drinks that nearby and you can get sunbeds and umbrellas for a pretty decent price. If you are like me and love a good massage, people come around offering different prices for a neck, leg or back massage. I took advantage of that. It was wonderful. Yes, there is a nude section. But, so what. It’s Europe, not the United States where everyone covers up. We found it was mostly older men and woman who were 65 and up. But, as I mentioned SO WHAT. To each his own.
4. Portara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Rob C - San Jose, California
If you're ever in Naxos you will visit this place. It is the only ancient thing that remains in the town of Naxos from antiquity. There isn't much to see though, just a doorway and some foundation stones. It isn't exactly impressive though its location commands attention. The sunsets here are particularly beautiful, but expect around a thousand tourists to want to view and photograph them
5. Kastro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 448 reviews
This 13th century castle houses a 16th century Catholic Cathedral, the Archaeological Museum and the Venetian Museum.
Reviewed By poodledoop - MA
Kastro is the venetian castle at the top of the hill. Going up the hill and into the fort is intersting - the environment is similar to but a bit different than the other greek Islands I've been to and there are some nice stores and performance spaces towards the top.
6. Saint George Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Reviewed By Jasperling
dark brown hard packed sand. Many restaurants. Chairs to rent. Shallow water. Average beach. lots of people.
7. Venetian Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
This typical Kastro house, the home of the Della Rocca family, was recently opened to the public.
Reviewed By Belgo96 - Australia
Although we spent four days in Naxos and walked around Chora Old Town many times, the much vaunted castle remained something of a chimera. We never discovered much more than a wall here or part of a tower there! The Venetian Museum is set in a wall of the castle (apparently!) and is therefore much older than the period of Venetian overlordship which its name implies. The Gothic door frame and collection of cannon balls suggest a colourful history but the interior has been left in its state from the early years of last century and only the thickness of the walls provide a clue to its 12th century origins. The few small rooms are full of period artefacts but none of which really compare to the magnificent view of the blue water in the harbour. Perhaps a good guide could have bought this collection to life, but it is quaint and evocative nonetheless.
8. Archaeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
The prize of this museum is a white marble figurine that is the earliest example of sculpture in Greece.
Reviewed By Dave_of_Perth - Perth
Has an excellent collection, particularly of 2900-2100 BC Cyclades figures. However, there could be better explanatory texts and the building itself is hot and poorly ventilated. Located in the old upper walled part of town so a nice walk from the waterfront. Definitely worth a visit.
9. Plaka Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 874 reviews
A sunny stretch of sand by the sea, littered with nude and semi-nude sunbathers from all over the world.
Reviewed By Lloyd B - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Really good beach, we visited in September so it was quieter than the rest. Really enjoyed the service from the local bars too.
10. BAZEOS TOWER
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By ioannis m - Athens, Greece
Bazeos tower is in its full glory and appearance. You can go by car or by bus and its on your way to the temple of Dimitra so you must go and see it. It's been restored and hosts art Exhibitions or various events. The people working there are very polite and ready to tell you all of its history. To visit it there is a ticket to pay of two or three euros but once you do, you don't want to leave.
