Portara
A huge marble doorway, the remains of an unfinished temple of Apollo, on an islet beside Chora's harbour.
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Naxos: airports, things to do and where to stay
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades, with sandy beaches, mountain villages and ancient ruins. Its main town, Chora, has an old quarter below a Venetian castle and a harbour overlooking the Portara.
Naxos airports
From the airport to central Naxos
Naxos Island National Airport airport is about 3 km from central Naxos.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. On busy summer days there may be few of them, so it is worth booking a transfer in advance.
Naxos
Things to do in Naxos
Kastro of Naxos
The walled medieval quarter on the hill above Chora, with old houses and lanes dating from Venetian times.
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Temple of Demeter
A 6th-century BC marble temple, partly reconstructed, in the countryside near Sangri.
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Apollonas Kouros
A huge unfinished ancient statue left in a marble quarry near the village of Apollonas, in the north of the island.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Naxos?
Naxos is served by Naxos Island National Airport (JNX).
How far is the airport from central Naxos?
Naxos Island National Airport airport is about 3 km from central Naxos.
How do I get from the airport to central Naxos?
From Naxos Island National Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Naxos?
Highlights of Naxos include Portara, Kastro of Naxos, Temple of Demeter, and Apollonas Kouros.
Photo credits
- Portara: Manfred Werner (Tsui), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kastro of Naxos: Stepanps, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Temple of Demeter: Stepanps, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Apollonas Kouros: Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons