{"id":17153,"date":"2024-10-13T07:19:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T07:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=city&p=17153"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:11:35","slug":"naxos","status":"publish","type":"city","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/naxos\/","title":{"rendered":"Naxos"},"content":{"rendered":"

The largest of the\u00a0Cyclades\u00a0Greek island, east of the island of Paros, is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, serene atmosphere, “green” mountainous landscapes, and the lower costs associated with a vacation in the island.
\nNaxos is considered the most fertile of the Cyclades due to the relative high level of rainfall resulting highly developed agriculture, lush vegetation, and “green” landscapes in the mountains area. Mount Zeus is the central part of the island and the highest peak in the Cyclades. Findings in various places in the island indicates continuous settlements from the Paleolithic era through to the Neolithic\u00a0era, the Greek classical period, and the Byzantine and Venetian periods. Visit and explore the Neolithic Zas Cave<\/strong><\/a>, the 6e<\/sup> century BC Portara<\/strong><\/a>, the gate of the temple of Apollo, the Temple of Demeter<\/strong><\/a>, and the Kastro<\/strong> of Chora Venetian Castle.
\nThe largest town and capital of the island, Chora<\/strong><\/a> or\u00a0Naxos town, <\/strong>is in the islands west Aegean coast. When entering the town from the sea, enjoy the sight of the Portara<\/strong><\/a> the gate of the temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia, then stroll the waterfront and the beautiful stone paved narrow streets of the old Kastro district. You will admire the Whitewashed houses with the blue doors and shutters, window shop the numerous small shops, and relax in one of the cafes and restaurants. Visit the Kastro<\/strong>, the Venetian castle and its museums, the Archeological Museum,<\/strong> and the Venetian Museum<\/strong>, and enjoy the coast and the town’s landscapes especially at sunset.\u00a0 At night, party in Chora’s bars and night clubs on the waterfront and near the town\u2019s beach. Most of the islands beautiful sandy plages<\/strong><\/a> are on the west coast, some are part of vibrant beach resorts, and some secluded and tranquil, such as those at Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Alikos, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, Agios Georgios, and many others. When on the beach enjoy the island\u2019s winds, great for windsurf and kitesurf, and the numerous water sports centers.<\/p>\n