Naxos Island Travel Forum

Hi. I'm arriving Mykonos this Sunday at 1.20pm (if Easyjet have no delays) and plan to get the ferry across to Naxos that same day. There seems to be only 1 ferry each day which surprised me and the boat is at 2.30pm. I tried all the previously recommended websites and there really does seem to be just the 1 boat each day fromMykonos to Naxos. Does anyone living on Naxos know if that's because not all ferries are published in the schedules? I'm worried about what to do if I miss that boat as even if the flight is on time an hour isn't long for us to collect our bags and get down to the port to find and buy tickets. Are there any later boats or a roundabout way to get to Naxos if we miss that one (without returning to Athens..)
Thanks.

first off , thanks for all the help on my previous post its much appreciated, so im in the uk and im limited to kosmar as a tour operator, toyed with the idea of making my own way but girlfriend dosent fancy it{fair enough} anyway long story short weve decided on naxos and narrowed the search down to 3 studios in i think? 2 different areas??.. first is sunny beach studios which i think is in aghios georgios second is ikaros studios which what ive read is st georges beach possibly near aghios georgios????? last possibility is annita studios which i think is in aghia anna??? so ive done some research on these 3 and they all sound good but no one seems to say where they are located i.e noise/ busy roads clubs playing music til all hours etc?? i really like the sound of ikaros studios but im a bit worried about how close it is to naxos town or do i need not to worry? as a rule we avoid the towns and busy nightlife but still like bars tavernas at night but no nightclubs etc places weve been before and liked include, skala potimia in thassos, skala in kefalonia, lindos in rhodes,kefalos in kos,skiathos town, tsvilli in zante,hanioti in halkidiki, places didnt like inc falaraki in rhodes, kardamena in kos..sure you get the picture.. any advice on the studios resorts ot there situations etc and there location to naxos town will be much appreciated, sorry to bang on but you get a picture in your mind of somewhere and i just want to get it right before i book...thanks spencer

hi guys, im new to this forum and need someone to point me in the right direction, so ive decided on goin to naxos this year around july/aug for 2 weeks. first problem is ive looked around the uk tour operators and there only seems to be kosmar who can get me to naxos! is this correct as i dont fancy making my own way there like a lot of people do, second thing can some one tell me the best resort, i looking for somewhere with nice beach,peacefull no nightclubs but with enough taverna/bars to keep us happy will be renting a car etc to see the island but would like a nice base, ive been too many greek islands and always had a good time but places like kos/rhodes/corfu just to commercialised for me prefer places like thassos/lesvos/kefalonia so im i making a good choice in naxos??? in particular is there any resort/accom i should avoid as it looks like il only be able to choose what kosmar has to offer... as much advice will be greatly appreciated or you can email me at ozbod1@ntlworld.com...thanks in advance spencer

Hi there,

I am looking for a double room to spend 5 days or so in the summer. I have been to Naxos before and remember Ag. Prokopios was a particularly long beach, one end of which was suprisingly innaccesable (and where clothing was optional lol) and the other end was near Ag. Anna, had a bus / taxi area and a taverna. In particular, there was a bar called 'odyssea' and I stayed in a room owned by the owners of that bar, two German women. I have since lost their details and so I am looking for hotels / rooms in that same area, as close to the beach / bus / taxi etc stop as possible. I would like a range of options as I have not yet decided ether to go cheap, or expensive,

Thanks for your help

PJ

Hello fellow travellers - Wondering what hikes are good in the interior part of Naxos (Moni, Halki, Apieranthos) & if anyone can recommend accommodation in the small villages.

To tour the interior is it best to take a bus, rent a car, take a taxi (are there taxis?) or rent a bicycle.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hello,
I'm planning a holiday to Greece next year for myself and my best friend. It's our first 'girly holiday' abroad but we've opted out of the typical Magaluuf/Kavos hangover type trip which interests neither of us. My friends never been to Greece but I love the country and have previously visited many islands on family holidays such as Corfu, Skiathos, Kefalonia and Crete. In May we visited Thassos (and stayed in the main town) and I absoloutely loved it - has to be my best ever holiday.
We're not sure which island to visit next year and want to make the right choice. I've always wanted to go to Naxos but am worried whether there will be enough to do and whether it will give my friend a true first impression of tradtional Greece ( which I have told her of so many times!) We'd like there to be enough nightlife so that if we wanted to go for drinks after a meal we could, but are also happy to discover the traditional Greek tavernas (along with the young and charming Greek waiters! - of which I've also told her of many a time!)
If anyone has visited Naxos previously I'd love to know whether you think Naxos would be a good idea for our holiday (We'll be eighteen). Also if anyone has any other suggestions I'd love to know. We've also wondered about going back to Thassos.
Thank-you, Amy x x x
p.s. How does Naxos compare with other islands in terms of money for eating out? Eg, we found Corfu alot more expensive than the island of Thassos and I've also read that Skiathos compares quite expensively.

Hello,

me and my girlfriend have booked flights to Mykonnos in July, we are going to be staying in Naxos and would like to know the best way of getting there (by boat or plane) There doesn't seem to be many ferries to Naxos, I think I should have flown to Santorini, however the flights are booked now and I am a bit stuck!

I would really appreciate any help or advice that anyone could give me

Thanks, Naz

Hi. I'll be in Naxos towards the end of September and would like to visit Delos without having to stay in Mykonos. Is it possible to do a day excursion from Naxos to Delos? How about from Paros? If this is possible, how do I go about finding the information?

Can anyone suggest a hotel and apartments in Chora, Naxos ranging between 40 - 75 euros a night? I would actually prefer apartments.. Something charming rather than generic would be nice....

Now we, 2, are planning to go to Naxos coming July. Since I went there, I have fallen into love with that island. Whenever we went there, we always used a ferry boat. From our country to Athens by air, then go to Pireus, then took a ferry boat... it's fun but taking a time was problem. I checked charter flights but there was no direct flight to Naxos from any Europe countries. Couldn't you anyone recommend us which way is better to reach to Naxos? I appreciate your kindness in advance.

Any comments about the Ag. Anna beach near the Ag. Anna port?
Is it good to swim there? Or should we walk to the Prokopios beach for a swim?

How about the restaurants + supermarkets in Ag. Anna?

And one more thing...
There is this Church in Ag. Anna (near the port?), how early it starts to ring the bells?
And is this every morning operation?

How are the buss connections from Agios Prokopios/Anna to the mountain villages?

I know there are (at least there should be) good connection between Ag. prokopios/Anna - Chora...
But how about the mountains?

Hi!
What do you think I can buy from Naxos to bring for my friends?
is there nice hand-bags? And are they cheap? Any price exaples? :)

We are spening 5 days in Naxos this coming May/June. I have researched carefully as I was unsure whether to stay in town or on one of the beaches outside of town. But because this is the laid back portion of our trip we want to be close to a nice beach, plus have a pool and kitchenette. I have decided to go south of town and I am thinking about two places on Agios Prokopios, either the Agios Prokopios Hotel or Birakos. I think going farther south might be a bit too far from town for really easy access, however if anyone recommends staying on Agia Anna or Plaka Beach I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

Can anyone comment on either of these hotels or what the difference between might be? From what I have read they both sound great (basic, clean accomodation), both have pools and are roughly the same distance from the beach itself, also both seem to have good reviews. Plus they are in the same price range (Prokopios might be a tiny bit more expensive).

I'd be interested in any feedback on these or other places people have experienced.

I'm thinking of a 2 week holiday next year, we where looking at staying just outside Naxos Town at the Ikaros Studios. I've been reading about the Island and it sounds like it's nice and quiet with a few bars, just what we are looking for. Is this correct different websites have different reviews, does Naxos Town get rowdy in June?

I'm thinking of staying in Agia Anna or near to Plaka beach for a few days in September.

Can anyone recommend good accomodation here with a sea view?

Hi, i need an information.

Last years i stay in naxos in a little pension : name Pension Maroulis.

This pension is near the central square and about 50mt of 2 motobike rent shop.

The name of the boss of this pension is Nicholas, how i can find an email or a telephone number of this pension?

Thank you

BYE!!!!

does anyone know where i can buy a cosmote sim card on naxos and how much is it now

Hi all,

I'm planning to get from Crete to Naxos in this July for a 5-day festival and them make the same way back to Crete, but find it very challenging to make. Could you please suggest a possible ferry route? it seems impossible to know where to change between ferries and to what degree should one rely on the schedule in order to plan such a change.

Any help would be very appreciated,
M. Fush

Does anyone have any experience with the hotel Villa Danai at Naxos? Me and my boyfriend are going to Naxos early in August, and are looking for "the perfect accomodation" for a quiet, romantic holiday. Do you know of any recommendable? We could afford app. EURO 125 per room per night.

Thanks for your reply.

Hi there!
It seems difficult to find a ferry or a flight from Santorini to Naxos.
We arrive from Norway on Santorini the 15.07.06 (saturday)at approx. 13.00 and would like to continue to Naxos the same day.
Can anyoune give me some tips on how to find a flight og ferry.
We are a total of 7 persons.
The Blue Star Paros ferry seemd perfect, but it stops running early in July. Thats hard to understand......

Please help.....

Any suggestions on where to rent? Thanks!

I am looking to go to Naxos, arriving on the 15th of September this year. At the moment I am looking to get a ferry from Mykonos Port over to Naxos Town at roughly 4pm or would it be best to fly into Santorini. Firstly what sort of price will I be looking at and also will the ferries accross, from both islands, still be frequent then. Should I try and book it in advance (if so do you know of any web sites) or shall I just turn up. Just a tad bit worried, I do not want to get there and not be able to get to naxos and be stranded over night.

Thanking you inadvance!!

I want to stay right on the beach if possible. I prefer quiet and secluded and not crowded. I don't need fancy, just peace and quiet. Would love a place with a patio/balcony or veranda off my room if not shared.

THANKS!

I am planning to go to Naxos for a week in June- but I dont know the easiest way to get there?
Do flights from London,UK go directly to Naxos- if so which airlines?
or
Do we have to fly to Athens then take a connecting flight to Thira? (is that on Naxos)
or
Is it easier to fly to a nearby island and take a ferry to Naxos?

Thank you in advance. x

Hi!

We (3persons) are plannin to go to Naxos island in July.
We would like to know:

1. Is Naxos very crowded by tourists in July?

2.What kind of areas are Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna?
Nice + clean beaches? Save to swim (no big waves/sheltered from the
Meltemi/NorthWind)?

3. Is it easy to get to the city/Chora from Agios Prokopios/Agia Anna?

4.Is it easy to go by bicycle from Agios Prokopios->Agia Anna->Plaka or to the Chora?

5.Is the night life very loud/busy in these areas?

Can anyone help me with the following please.
Together with some friends I am planning a trip to Naxos and Paros at the end of April. We will mainly be walking and looking at wild flowers and plants, or painting and relaxing. We have an hotel located but I would like to know what sort of weather to expect, what clothing to pack (I am travelling light) and any good travel tips on what to visit in the line of Art and Architecture.
Thank you. Agnes

Hello,
Just wondering: can you take a scooter with you on the ferry to do some sightseeing on the neighbouring islands?
Thanks a lot for your help

Nina

Want something on the beach, fairly close to city center and other activities, transportation, etc. Plan to spend most of my time relaxing and not doing a whole lot, just enjoying the day to day rhythm of the island. I am a single traveler on a budget and can't afford more than 75 EU tops. Thanks for you help.

Hi,
me and my sister plan a trip to Naxos in August.Does anyone have any good suggestions for a cheap studio in St. George area?
And another question is,what kind of tourists would you mostly expect to find there?I mean families,couples/singles,Greeks or foreigners etc.
Would it be too boring for two young women who want to relax and have fun at the same time?(Mykonos is not my style!)

Thanks for any tips you can give me!
Tina