The best way to see more of the island is to hire a car and head off into the Tragaia valley with its little towns and wonderful views. Chalki is a pictureque little place with Ventetian. architecture. It is worth a short stop to wander through the little streets. In the centre is the old Byzantine Fragopoulis tower.
Getting to Naxos Island
By Ferry:
Various shipping lines operate ferries to Naxos and they can and do change from summer to summer. The travel time is between six and eight hours. Boats leave from two ports, the well known Piraeus and the lesser known Rafina which is, in fact, closer to the new airport. There is also a catamaran - the High Speed - which, in theory, cuts the sailing time to Naxos to about three and a half hours.
Under normal circumstances, there is at least one ferry every morning leaving Piraeus at 8 am. arriving at Naxos between 2 pm and 3pm. There is then, usually, one or two in the evening departing between 5 pm and 8 pm and arriving, therefore, between 11 pm and 2 am. This gives a good general guide to times but should never be taken on trust - always try to check and double check these times. By Plane: Small planes fly to and from Naxos operated by Olympic Airways. At peak times there should be two flights a day, leaving Athens at about 9 am and 4.30 pm.
NAXOS HOLIDAYS
For the holidaymakers who can drag themselves away from the glorious beaches, Naxos provides a wealth of ancient Greek remains as well as plenty of Byzantine and Venetian history. The islanda??s capital, also called Naxos, has a Venetian fortress as well as an ancient Greek temple to Apollo.
This temple is usually the first thing that a tourist sees when visiting Naxos by ferry because it stands proudly on the tip of the island, marking the way into the busy ferry port. The temple dates back to 522 BC but its ruinous appearance is not because much of it has been lost to the passage of time, but rather because the ancients never finished building it.
Naxos town is very picturesque port with a maze of whitewashed streets and alleyways, designed with the frequent invasions from Aegean pirates in mind. Its typically Cycladic architecture blends with the Venetian and every turning invites the visitor to explore.
With such romantic charm and mystique, it is little wonder that Naxos has long been popular with writers and artists. Lord Byron visited in his youth and never forgot the experience, referring to it in his writings as the a??Dream Islanda?? and often saying that he would love to return some day.
Naxos has 41 villages and most are worth exploring. They are found in the green fertile, valleys that are sandwiched between the rugged, arid mountains. Many of these are over 2000 feet high and the highest, Mount Zeus is 3,200 feet.
Naxos enjoys the economic rewards of being a tourist island but it does not depend on them for its prosperity. A great deal of farming takes place in its rich valleys and the cultivation of lemons is especially successful. In addition to lemons, Naxos produces cherries, pomegranates and other fresh fruit. It also produces olives, nuts and potatoes whilst its grapes make some of the best of Greek wines.
Nikos Guesthouse , Glinado House , Naxos Island
Nikos Guesthouse is located in a peaceful area in Glinado Naxos, 3 klm from Naxos Town. Our guesthouse consists of one bedroom, living room and kitchen with fantastic view over the Aegean. Our house welcomes families up to 6 people. Our house is available throughout the whole year.
With a fully equipped kitchen and our friendly stuff you may experience unforgetable holidays on Naxos Island.
The property offers apartments with fully equipped kitchen, outdoor terrace, a veranda with beautiful sea view and the cultivated plain below the village., cable TV, A/C and a parking place, just next to the house. We can also provide baby cots on request. In case you wish to stay with us in winter the house is equipped with heating facilities and a fire-place.
Very spacious, fully furnished, modern interior. The rooms of the house include:
One bedroom with one double bed,
Fully equipped Kitchen with cooker and oven, all the pots, pans, crockery and cutlery you need ( tea & coffee facilities).
Living Room with T/V and fireplace
Private Bathroom with bath and hot water
Big Terrace
Veranda with Sea view
In our fully equipped kitchen you wll find all you need to prepare your meals.
In our garden you may also cook in our BBQ.
Benefits
Individual bathroom, with bath and
abundant hot water,
Refrigerator,
fully equipped kitchen,
Air conditioning,
Television,
Sunny veranda with sea view,
Baby Cots on request
Hair dryer
Fireplace
Parking Place
Tourist Guide
Heating facility
Daily Cleaning service
Sheets, blankets and bath towels ready to use
Laundry Service
free pick up service from the port or airport.
PRICE LIST
MAY
JUNE
20 JULY -
20 AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER - MAY
2 persons
70 €
80 €
100 €
70 €
50 €
3 persons
70 €
80 €
100 €
70 €
50 €
4 persons
70 €
100 €
100 €
70 €
50 €
5 persons
70 €
100 €
120 €
70 €
50 €
6 persons
70 €
100 €
120 €
70 €
50 €
Things to note on prices
Prices are in euro for the house including all taxes.
In case you wish to stay in our house more than 10 days we offer 10% discount.
In case you wish to stay for 1 month in our house the price is negotiable
In winter months from October until May minimum night stay 3 nights.
30% reservation deposit.
Enjoy wonderful Aegean Colors from our peaceful veranda
Living Room
A few word on Glinado village.
The small village of Glinado is located upon a rocky hill, 3 kilometers far from the town of Naxos (Chora). It counts about 500 permanent residents, occupied in agriculture and stockbreeding, which are the most developed activities in the whole area. In Glinado you may find tavernas, supermarkets and the traditional coffee shops. At the site of Yria, you may see the sanctuary of Dionysos.
In order to make your holidays easy and enjoyable, in the region all necessary facilities are available, such as:
Super Market,
Bakery,
Traditional Tavernas,
Sport centre of windsurfing and kite surfing in the beaches close to Glinado, such as Plaka Beach and Agios Prokopios. Experienced trainers from all over the world offer courses. Plaka Beach Naxos is a well-known meeting place for those that enjoy marine-sports.
Athletic centre of horse riding that offers wonderful rides to the mountain or by the sea. You can still enjoy jogging, walking and riding on a bicycle.
Scuba Diving
Contact Details:
Mobile : +30 6974120619
Fax: +30 22850 27086
email: nikoshouse@hotels-in-naxos.gr
NAXOS TIPS
NAXOS GATE (PORTARA)
The "Portara" is arguably the most recognisable sight on the island of Naxos.
This large marble gate (the only remaining part of a temple dedicated to Apollo, and built in the 6th Century BC) stands on a small island (which is connected to the main island) by the ferry port in Naxos Town.
As you approach the island by ferry, it is likely to be the first thing that you recognise.
The island upon which the Portara sits is very rocky and it is quite a steep climb up to the top. Thankfully, steps up to the Portara have been built to accommodate the hordes of tourists that venture up to see it.
If you stand "behind" the Portara (ie closest to the sea and furthest from the town), the Portara acts like a photo frame framing the view of Naxos Town.
INTERIOR OF THE ISLAND
The west coast of Naxos, where Naxos Town and the beautiful beaches are located, is only the tip of the iceberg. Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands and has a lot to offer in its mountainous interior as well.
By far the best way to visit the interior of the island is to rent a car. Then take a scenic loop beginning in Naxos Town and heading out southeast to Filoti, then northeast to Apirathos and Apollon, and finally head back to Naxos Town along the highway that follows the north coast.
PANAGIA DROSIANI NAXOS
This Early Christian church lies near the village of Moni.
The interior wall surfaces have wall paintings of various phases; from the end of the 6th and the beginning of the 7th centuries.
Αpiranthos Naxos
Apirathos is known as the White City because nearly everything there is built from white marble from the island's famous quarries. Even the gravel on Naxos is crushed white marble! Apirathos is on a hill and has narrow winding paths that are fun to navigate. The town was colonised in the 17th and 18th centuries by Crtean refugees trying to get away from Turkish oppression. It really is a wonderful mountain village with marble paved climbing streets which are so easy to get lost in, and 14th century towers which were built by the Venetian Crispi family.
Local Cuisine Local Products
Naxos Island Greece produces a wide variety of products. The most popular souvenir is a bottle of citron liqueur, which is made from citron leaves. Other Naxos products include hand-made woven fabrics, pottery, hand-made leather goods and jewelry, specially the "Naxos Eye", which is said to bring luck.
Naxos Local Festivals
In contrast to the many clubs and music halls, Naxos Greece also hosts plenty of festivals, fairs and events. While in Naxos Town during the summer months, you can take part in the "Dionysia" Festival, which is a mixture of cultural and athletic events. The summer cultural festival that takes place in the Bazeos Castle is simply wonderful, offering a variety of activities to participants. Other Naxos festivals take place on the name day of the patron saints of each village. Some of the popular festivals: Agios Prokopios on July 8 and Agia Anna on July 25 in their respective villages, the Virgin Mary on August 15 and Agios Ioannis on August 29 in Apiranthos, Agia Marina on July 17th in Koronos and the Virgin Mary 3-day festival in mid-August in Filoti.
Naxos Nightlife
Naxos Greece is an extremely well-developed island with many entertainment venues, offering visitors a lot of different options. Along the beachfront drive and in the small side streets of Naxos Town (Chora) there are hundreds of cafes, bars, clubs and live music halls, some of the most exciting Naxos nightlife. The seaside resorts of Plaka, Agios Prokopis, Stelida and Agia Anna, located just south of Naxos Town (Chora), also provide a wide selection of nightlife venues. Apollonas village, situated on the northeastern side of the island, is a favourite place to enjoy a delicious meal and to relax with a cool drink while gazing at the small fishing port.
