Greece travel guide
What to see in Naxos
The great island of the Cyclades: long beaches, mountain villages and the Portara at sunset.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
- Stay in Naxos Town (Chora)
Naxos highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Portara
The marble gateway of the Temple of Apollo.
- Plaka Beach
Kilometres of sand south of Agia Anna.
- Temple of Demeter
A Doric sanctuary in Sangri.
- Halki
An inland village with kitron liqueur and Venetian towers.
- Mount Zas
The highest peak in the Cyclades; the myth of Zeus.
Where to stay in Naxos
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Naxos Town (Chora) · Plaka Beach · Halki
Day trips from Naxos
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Naxos
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Naxos are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to March
Low season: lots of things closed
From November to March many hotels and restaurants close and there are fewer ferries (and rough seas can cancel them).
What to do: Santorini and Naxos have more going on in winter; fly between islands rather than relying on the ferry.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the taverna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Greece guide.
- Apolafsis
Naxos Town
Fresh fish.
- To Elliniko
Old Town
Meze.
Frequently asked questions about Naxos
What to see in Naxos?
Portara, Plaka Beach, Temple of Demeter, Halki and Mount Zas.
What to see in Naxos in one day?
Don’t miss Portara, Plaka Beach, Temple of Demeter, Halki and Mount Zas. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in Naxos?
The handiest areas to stay are Naxos Town (Chora), Plaka Beach and Halki.
What’s the best time to travel to Naxos?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Naxos are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Naxos?
Small Cyclades and Mountain villages.
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More in Greece
- Greece guide
- Athens
- Santorini
- Crete
- Mykonos
- Rhodes
- Corfu
- Thessaloniki
- Meteora
- Nafplio
- Delphi
- Kefalonia
- Zakynthos
- Paros
- Milos
- Lefkada
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.