LOCATION

Kavos Hotel is situated close to the village and facilities of Agios Prokopios village and a few minutes walk to the spectacular Agios Prokopios beach, one of the best beaches in Naxos and in Greece.

The busy town and port of Naxos are a 10 minute drive, where you can find ferry connections to all the islands, plus shops, restaurants, museums and entertainment. The fishing village and fish restaurants of Agia Anna and sandy beaches of Plaka are a short drive away.

MAP OF NAXOS ISLAND

SPORTS

Windsurfing, sailing and water sport activities are available in the nearby Laguna of Agios Georgios beach.

Horse riding can be booked at the hotel for treks in the vicinity of Stelida and Agios Prokopios beach. Mountain biking, walking tours and photography tours in Naxos can also be booked through us.

We are happy to help arrange any other requests you may have.

SEE AND DO IN NAXOS

Naxos Island is the largest island in Cyclades and it is one of the most beautiful among the Greek Islands. It combines superb fine sand beaches, with fertile valleys and mountainous beauty. It is one of the best holiday destinations among the Greek Islands, and its many attractions include the unique beauty, the variety of the landscape, the numerous historical places to visit, the beautiful walking wander routes, the tradition which has been preserved in many villages.

VILLAGES

Naxos Island has over 40 villages to visit and most of them have their own distinct character and style. Naxos Town (or Hora) is Naxos capital and port and it is a lively town with 8,000 inhabitants.

Most of the villages in Naxos Island are in the middle and the north of the island. There are many routes to choose from, and for the adventure lovers there are more than 20 walking tours to discover olive groves, forests, caves, ravines.

Potamia is a group of three beautiful villages in a fertile valley, Melanes is close to Potamia and it is the place to see the huge statue of Kouros. Apeiranthos or T'Aperathou is a pretty village on the slops of Mount Zas at 650m altitude, Koronos, a stepped village is is one of the most beautiful villages in Naxos Island. Keramoti is a very attractive village full of walnut trees and surrounded by mountains. Halki or Tragea once administrative centre, is a beautiful village with long history. Filoti is nice village, sourrounded by olive groves and settled on the flank of Zas mountain. Sagri with its ancient monuments, Byzantine Churches, Venetian castles is one of the interesting places in Naxos. Galini and Eggares are traditional, quiet and peaceful villages, in the verdant Galini - Eggares Valley.

MUSEUMS AND SIGHTSEEING

The archeological museum
All findings from excavations are kept in the archaeological museum, proof of the uninterrupted cultural presence in Naxos from pre-historic times until the end of the ancient times. The museum is housed in the building of the former Commercial School in the area of the Castle.

Grotta's archaeological site
Excavations made under Metropolis square have revealed some remains of the Mycenaean city of Naxos (1600 - 1100 B.C). The place has been landscaped and it is open to the public.

"Portara": Naxos' trademark
Portara can be seen from afar as ships approach the island of Naxos, standing on the northern side of the port. This monument is a gigantic gate, which remains from a temple that was dedicated to Apollo. It was built during the 6th century B.C, when Naxos used to be a commercial and cultural centre.

The Venetian Castle
An impressive monument which was built during the long Venetian rule (1204-1537); it is located on a hill which is the natural acropolis of Hora. A medieval town in the heart of the Aegean still in its original form, inhabited continuously since 1207. The external walls of the peripheral houses shape the wall of the Castle, which has only three entrance gates.

HORSE RIDING

Daily rides on the fantastic "jungle roads" of Naxos. Explore our wonderful beaches on horseback

LIVE MUSIC

There are plenty of live music events in Naxos Island. Once or twice a week, in the Venetian Castle, there are live music events with a view to the magic blue of the Aegean Sea. Having a glass of wine while listen live music and watching the perfomers with the deep blue or the sunset is a memorable experience.