Naxos Travel Guide

Holiday Information on Naxos, Naxos Is, Greece including information on the resort, local activities, local sights and the weather all from a first-time visitors point of view.

Naxos Information


Naxos - Located In The Centre Of The Aegean Sea

People of all ages and nationalities will enjoy the resort of Naxos and it is perfect for people on a budget or looking for a middle market holiday. Transfer time is around 1 to 1 and a half hours, giving you plenty of time to look around at the surrounding scenery that Naxos has to offer. It also gives you the perfect opportunity to gain an understanding of the location of your resort and the location of your accommodation within the resort. The west coast of Naxos has the best beaches however all are long and narrow, covered in fine, pale sand leading down to the waters edge. The beaches can get very crowded and sunbeds and parasols are all available. Most of the accommodation consists of hotels and apartments. You will find most of them are 2-4-stars and offer self-catering, half-board and all-inclusive.



Naxos - Plenty Of Beach Activities Available

Naxos has plenty of beach activities for you to enjoy as well as a number of places for you to sightseeing. The island is very scenic and therefore there is plenty for you to go and see. The beach activities include relaxing or taking a boat trip to a neighbouring island. If you prefer to stay away from the beach, then why not try sightseeing on the island, going to all of the different resorts, seeing culture and history. There is an archaeological museum for you to enjoy as well as dozens of churches. A perfect activity is to try the horse-drawn carriage that goes along the seafront in Naxos Town. This is a great way to get around as well as a good way to take in the sights around you. There are also a number of excursions for you to enjoy such as various island tours taking you around the island itself or onto neighbouring islands such as Mykonos and Santorini.



Naxos - Plenty Of Restaurants And Cuisines Available

Naxos has plenty of restaurants for you to enjoy mainly offering traditional Greek cuisine. Seafood is also a favourite, however if you prefer something different then why not try the Italian restaurants in Naxos Town or the fast food places offering kebabs, burgers, pizzas and chips. The liveliest nightlife can be found in Naxos Town with bars, taverns, and a few discos open until the early hours. There are a number of beach side bars for you to enjoy. You will find souvenir shops, clothing, jewellery and crafts on the island of Naxos, particularly in Naxos Town. There is a bus service that runs over the whole island as well as taxis taking you where ever you need to go.



Naxos - Long Hot Mediterranean Summers

Naxos enjoys a Mediterranean climate of very long and hot summers. July and August are the hottest months in the resort with an average temperature of 25°C although this commonly rises to highs of well over 30°C. May is the official start to the summer with temperatures at 21°C which quickly rises to 25°C by June. There is normally no rainfall over July and August and the evenings remain hot at highs of 22°C. July and August see 12 hours of sunshine a day which drops to around 5 hours a day in the winter. Spring and Autumn are pleasant times to come if you are not keen on very hot weather, with temperatures mostly ranging between 16-20°C. Winters tend to be mild in Naxos with temperatures staying at around 10°C. Between October and May you can expect to see some rainfall but not to the extent that we are used to. December if the wettest month in Naxos however it still tends to remain fairly warm.



Naxos Holiday News

easyJet's Life-Saving Campaign 14th July 2008

Airline passengers encouraged to donate their change and help recruit lifesaving donors England World Cup winner and Lions Rugby star, Will Greenwood MBE, today launched easyJet's in-flight collection campaign for leukaemia charity, The Anthony Nolan Trust. Throughout the summer, easyJet cabin crew will be asking passengers to donate any loose change to support the charity. This ... Read the rest of this article


Routes from Manchester to Geneva and Sofia 10th July 2008

easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, today unveiled plans to launch two new routes from Manchester this winter to Sofia (Bulgaria) and Geneva (Switzerland). The new Sofia route which will commence on 11 December and the new Geneva route on 12 December. Both Geneva and Sofia are particularly popular destinations with winter sports enthusiasts, ... Read the rest of this article


London Gatwick to Biarritz 8th July 2008

easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, launched a new service from London Gatwick to the French coastal town of Biarritz today. The new four-times weekly service (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday), will provide easy and low-cost access to some of the most beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes and mouth-watering nouvelle cuisine in the Basque ... Read the rest of this article


New pre-pay baggage facility from easyJet 20th June 2008

If you are travelling with easyJet and want to pay for excess baggage weight, then you can now do it before you arrive at the airport thanks to a new system being introduced. The new system was introduced yesterday and offers a reduced rate to people who work out and pay excess baggage fees ... Read the rest of this article


New easyJet Base Located at Manchester Airport 15th May 2008

EasyJet has opened a new base at Manchester Airport due to their takeover of GB Airways, who are now being totally rebranded and changed to the airlines ever recognisable orange colour. EasyJet took over GB Airways in October for £103.5 million. With the new base in Manchester, passengers can now fly with easyJet to destinations ... Read the rest of this article



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