Naxos

Insel · Kykladen, 🇬🇷 Griechenland

Bevölkerung 17.930

Fläche 427 km²

Zeitzone Europe/Athens

Offizielle Website www.naxos.gr

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Naxos Unverzichtbar

Erkunden Sie Naxos durch seine antiken Ruinen und mittelalterliche Architektur. Die venezianische Burg aus dem 13. Jahrhundert in Chora beherbergt den Turm von Sanoudos und das Archäologische Museum, während das ikonische Tor der Portara auf der Insel Palatia steht. Im Landesinneren zeugen der unvollendete, 10 Meter hohe Kouros von Apollonas und der Tempel von Sangri von der Naxiotischen Marmorkunst. Zu den natürlichen Wahrzeichen zählen die Zas-Höhle am höchsten Gipfel der Kykladen sowie die weitläufigen Sandküsten von Plaka, Kastraki und Agia Anna.

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Beautiful Beaches

Naxos features a diverse coastline ranging from the shallow, family-friendly waters of Saint George near Chora to the expansive dunes of Plaka. This selection includes Mikri Vigla’s southern side, which remains sheltered from the strong Meltemi winds, and the quiet, cedar-lined stretches of Kastraki and Glyfada. These beaches are characterized by fine golden sand and clear Aegean waters, offering varied environments from organized seaside resorts to more secluded, natural landscapes.

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Ancient Archaeological Sites

Naxos's archaeological landscape spans from the Early Cycladic period to the Venetian era. This collection features the iconic Portara, the colossal unfinished Kouros statues of Flerio, and the 6th-century BC Temple of Demeter at Sangri. Explore the sophisticated Archaic aqueduct system, Hellenistic defensive structures like Pyrgos Kheimarrou, and the medieval fortifications of Apalirou and Apano Kastro. These sites reveal the island's long history as a center for marble quarrying, advanced engineering, and maritime power.

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Sacred Sites and Places of Worship

Naxos hosts a diverse collection of religious monuments, ranging from the 6th-century Byzantine frescoes of Panagia Drosiani to the 13th-century Catholic Cathedral in Chora's Kastro. The island's landscape is dotted with ancient ruins like the Temple of Demeter at Sangri, 9th-century cruciform churches like Agios Mamas, and fortified monasteries such as Moni Fotodotis. These sites reflect the island's complex history under Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman influences, showcasing unique marble craftsmanship and architectural evolution.

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