One of the most temperate places in the world to vacation is the Cyclades island group in the Aegean. The largest island, Naxos, has a little over eighteen thousand inhabitants and is a secluded and popular tourist destination. Idyllic beaches and easily accessible ruins are the two main draws.
There are many other reasons why Naxos is so popular with travelers around the world.
If you are a history buff or interested in classical archeology and mythology, Naxos presents you with a perfect opportunity to get in and look at authentic Greek antiquity. One of the most famous sites is in Naxos city. The temple there has a famous archway that is simply known as “Portara.” The temple ruins are one of the finest intact examples of architecture from before the time of Christ.
If history and archeology are not your thing do not worry there is plenty of other activities available to you on Naxos.
The most popular is simply a day at the beach. Not far from most of the villages and towns beaches present a lot of options for the tourist looking to soak up Greek culture. Whether it is people watching or getting a regional bite to eat all that and more is right at your finger tips on the beaches of Naxos. Some are not sandy beaches, instead they will have very small pebbles. If you have children looking to build sand castles a beach like this is probably not the spot for them, although there are many other beaches on Naxos that you can do that at. Most beaches are perfect for the adult traveler with bars and restaurants in easy walking distance.
This is a description of some examples of the many different ocean side options the island of Naxos has to offer. It truly is one of the great hidden gems of European vacationing.
