Naxos Ferry Tickets
Naxos is located in the heart of the Aegean Sea and is the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades with fruit trees, leafy valleys (Melanes, Εgares), large citrus production and amazing wine from the local vineyards.
That is why, according to mythology, Naxos is considered to be the home of the god Dionysus. It is a place with rich history, archaeological sites and unusual beauty, picturesque villages, Venetian Towers that refer to another era and golden beaches, such as Agios Georgios, Agios Prokopis and Agia Anna. Arriving on the island you will see the ancient gate Portara at the end of the harbor, the historic trademark of the island, a monumental doorway to the beautiful temple of Apollo.
Visit the largest village of the island, Filoti, with its narrow streets, the archaeological site of the temple of Dionysus (Bacchus) in Livadia, the beautiful village Chalki (or Chalkio), which is located in the heart of one of the most fertile plains of Naxos. Before leaving the blessed island try the cheeses of Naxos, such as Graviera and “Arseniko” and buy potatoes and a bottle of liqueur Citrus Naxos.
How to get to Naxos
Naxos was known in ancient times for its marble. Between the vallies of Fleriou, Melanes and Potamia, great ancient quarries were found, which had flourished in the 7th century. Giant unfinished statues were discovered there, such as the Kouros of Fleriou with a length 5.5 meters, which dates back to 570 B.C.
From Piraeus port
By speedboat: Daily dipartures (approximately 3,5 hous)
By regular boat: Daily dipartures (aproximately 4,5 hours)
From Rafina port
By speedboat: Daily dipartures (approximately 4 hous)
By regular boat: Daily dipartures (aproximately 6 hours)
From Mykonos
By speedboat: Daily dipartures (approximately 1 hous)
By regular boat: Daily dipartures (aproximately 2 hours)
There is a frequent connection
With the islands: Syros, Tinos, Paros, Koufonisia, Ios, Santorini, Amorgos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Milos, Iraklia, Astypalaia, Schinoussa
Top Recommended
- The sunset from the Temple of Apollo and “Portara”
- Old town of Naxos
- Agios Prokopios Beach
- Venetian Castle in Naxos Town
- Archaeological Museum
- Temple of Dimitra
- Panagia Drosiani
- Trekking on the mountain Zeus
- Agia Anna Beach
- Mountain Villages of Naxos (Apiranthos ,Filoti, Koronas ,Chalkio)
Useful Phones
Health Center: +30 22850 23333
First aid: +30 22850 60500
Police station: +30 22850 22100
Naxos Port Authority:+30 22850 22300
Naxos Airport : +30 22850 24816
Museum: +30 22850 22725
Tourist Police: 171
Naxos Buses: +30 22850 22291
Information Office: +30 22850 24570
