Naxos Information, Travel tips and Activities
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Mikri Vigla is a quiet area 18km away (20min drive) from the port of Naxos, ideal place for relaxing holidays. This area is famous for the special weather conditions. During July and August there is a local wind with north direction. It start at 8:30am like a soft wind and continue to be stronger and stronger until middle of day, after start to be quiet till to the sunset where is quiet again. ‘Meltemi’ makes the area ideal for wind sports and except this makes you not feeling hot during the summer days.
In the area you will find two super markets and 6 restaurants in walking distance from Oasis studios. The area is deal for walking, joking, mountain bike, water sports, swimming or as a base for your daily excursions to the rest of the beautiful places of Naxos or the nearest islands. During the day you can swim in the pool or you can choose between the two beaches (it depends from the weather conditions and your interests).
In ‘Partena’ beach (700m sandy beach) only 80m away from Oasis studios there are two windsurfing and kite surfing centers where you can have lessons or rent the materials that you need to enjoy your favorite sport. During the days that there is no wind we suggest you to rent a kano and visit the little island with the small church of ‘Panagia Parthena’ (Virgin Mary) or enjoy beach volley. Next to ‘Parthena beach’ there are also other smaller beaches.
In ‘Small port’ beach (a part of a 4km sandy beach) you will find organize beach with seslongs and umbrellas with calm water during meltemi so you can enjoy swimming or diving. If you walk along the beach you will find ‘saxara beach’, ‘kastraki bech’, ‘glyfada beach’ and ‘aliko beach’.
For those who walking they can walk to ‘Plakas’ tower (5km round distance) or to continue to the village of ‘Tripodes’ (8km round distance), or walk to ‘oskelos’ tower (7km round distance). We will suggest you more path not only around Mikri Vigla but also around the island. Of course during the afternoon we suggest you to walk to the hill of Mikri Vigla and enjoy a wonderful sunset.
Also, in the area you can enjoy horse ridding. There is a center 1km away from Oasis studios with different roots. They walk through traditional paths and they continue along the beaches Mikri Vigla to Kastraki or Mikri Vigla to Orkos or Plaka.
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Naxos has extent 428 km ², and miles of sandy beaches. In the island also there are 35 traditional villages with hospitable residents. There are 10 museums, many of Venecian decent from towers and Byzantine castles, enough shiteshengs from First Cycladic period, and innumerable churches of Byzantine period. All more in combination with your alternations of landscapes eggyoy'ntaj that it needs at least one week in order to you explore the beauties of island. In our page about Naxos you will find some information about the places in the island. When you will arrive we will explain to you what and where you can find and we will help you to find the best destinations for you.
From the island of Naxos you can visit with daily cruises for the following islands:
- Paros (trip 1 hour, stay 10 hours)
- Santorini (trip 2:30 hours, stay 6 hours, included excursion with coach in the Fira' and the Oia)
- Delos – Mykonos (trip 1:10 hours to Delos and stay 3 hours, trip 0:25 hours to Mykonos and stay 3:15 hours)
- Tinos – Mykonos (trip 2 hours to Tinos and eve 2:15 hours, trip 0:30 hours to Mykonos and eve 3:15 hours)
- Heraklions – Koufonisi (trip 1:15 hours to Heraklia and stay 1 hour, trip 0:30 hours for Koufonisi and stay 5 hours).
- Also there is the possibility of cruise with sailing yachts to Paros or Shoinousa or Heraklia for daily excursion or if you interests for more days together your company and in other Kykladic destinations.
In Mikri Vigla we come to the circular road, which starts from Hora, passing through the villages of Glinado, Agios Arsenios and Tripodes and ending up in the south at Pyrgaki. The rock of Mikri Vigla, which separates the sandy beaches of Parthenos and Mikri Vigla, at one time was used as a watch out point for pirates (a vigla is a small look-out tower).
Today this area is used for surfers who cat across the sea between the beaches of Orkos, Mikri Vigla and the islet of Parthenos. Because of the perfect weather conditions the beach of Parthenos has become a meeting place for surfers from all over the world. Mikri Vigla beach with its white sand and crystal, clear water, stretches as far as the eye can see. All of this area is perfect for quiet idyllic holidays, far away from the crowds.
About Mikri Vigla: The rock of Mikri Vigla (“little lookout”), which separates the beaches of “Parthenos” and “small port of Mikri Vigla” and is in southwest side , in a quiet area 20km away from Naxos town.
In the area there are six taverns in a distance of 50m to 300m from Oasis studios and two super markets – bakery a distance of 200m.
The area can be used for walking, joking, mountain bike, water sports, swimming or use as a base for your daily excursions to the rest of the beautiful places of Naxos or the nearest islands.
Mikri Vigla is a cape at the south-west part of Naxos 18km away from Naxos town. To visit Mikri Vigla you need to follow the road that is passing through the villages of Glinado, out from Agios Arsenios and Vivlos (or Tripodes ).
The cape separates two beaches, the first one from the north-side it is called “Parthena” (the name was given from a little church “Panagia Parthena= Virgin Mary” that is building on a small rock-island opposite from the cape and selebrate 40 days after the Eastern) and it is a big sandy beach with sand that seems like rise and
The rock of Mikri Vigla (“little lookout”) was used from the local people during the centuries, like a lookout. Always somebody stay on the top of the rock and in case that he could see a piratical boat he opened a fire that the closed areas could see and the transferred this signal which the same way to the rest island and so all the location was prepare against the enemies.
The weather in the area is calm, except during July and August. In these months during the morning there is no wind until 08:00 o’clock and then it starts a soft win that during the day is stronger and it stops again during the afternoon. This is that we call ‘Meltemi’ and make ‘Parthena’ beach ideal place for the wind-surfers and kite-surfers.
In Mikri Vigla there are two super markets-bakeries and six taverns service fresh fish and traditional Greek and Naxos dishes with local fresh products.
The area can be used for walking, joking, mountain bike, water sports (wind-surfing, kite-surf and kano), swimming or use as a base for your daily excursions to the rest of the beautiful places of Naxos or the nearest islands.
The Island of Naxos
Naxos is the biggest and most fertile island of the Cyclades.
Its rich geographical relief has created dramatic changes of scenery. High mountains, fertile valleys, plateaus, springs, rivers, caves, huge beaches, sand dunes with cedar trees growing on them, all existing harmoniously on this small piece of earth.
Naxos is one of the few islands, which has been inhabited continiously since ancient times (end of the 4th millennium B.C.) till today.
It has been possible to gather information about the history of the Aegean from traces left behind from each historical period, along with unique monuments which are scattered all over the island.
Naxos has the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a modern tourist resort, but at the same time has kept its traditional colour and it's local culture.
Hora (the main town) is a harbour and the administrative centre of the island. It is a modern town, which offers all kinds of facilities. There is a Health Centre, banks, a very good market place and lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. It has a lively nightlife, not only during the summer months, like most islands, but all the year round.
It's famous beaches on the south western side of the island, which are made up of kilometers of white golden sand, are being developed rapidly, but at the same time still maintain some of the atmosphere of the seventies when they were discovered by the "flower people".
However for someone to really get to know Naxos, he must visit the inland areas, the mountain villages, to walk the paths which crisscross the island, to listen to the violin and the lute at one of the local festivals and to get drunk on the island's energy.
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to Naxos.
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.
Grota'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.
portara
The 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.
Outside of Hora
The museums of Apeiranthos
The village Apeiranthos has a museum of archeology, geology and folk art. In the archeological museum there are pre-historic exhibits that have been excavated from the southeastern part of the island.
Iria - Dionysus' sanctuary
The Iria sanctuary, situated 10 kilometres south from Hora, at Livadi area, was the formal sanctuary of the city of Naxos, dedicated to Dionysus. During the various historical periods some buildings were destroyed and new ones were built over them. It has been discovered that at the fourth Iria temple (580-550 BC) was the beginning of classical Greek marble architecture. The restoration of the site is finished.
Sagri - Demeter's temple
It is situated south of the village Sagri, at Gyroulas area. The marble temple was dedicated to Demeter (the goddess of fertility) and to Apollo and is one of the best preserved ancient buildings in Greece, dating from 530 B.C. The restoration of the site is finished and there is also a small museum.
dimitra
Kouros (Flerio)
At Flerio, near the village of Melanes, there is a half finished male statue, belonging to the 7th century B.C., 6.4 metres tall, which was found in an olive grove.
Kouros (Apollonas)
Near the village Apollonas and near to the entrance of an ancient mine, there is a half finished "Kouros" (male statue) lying on the ground, which has never been moved from this spot. The statue is 10.45 metres high and is dated at the beginning of the 6th century B.C.
Plaka's tower
It is an ancient Greek tower, situated on the dirt road, which connects the village Tripodes to Plaka beach.
Himarros' tower
This tower is one of the most famous ancient monuments on the island and is situated towards the northeastern side of the island, about half way between Zas, Naxos' highest mountain, and the sea. Himarros tower is an imposing, marble, circular fortress, belonging to the Hellenistic period (4-3 centuries B.C.).
Apalirou castle
It was the strongest fortress in Naxos and the administrative centre of the island during the Byzantine empire, situated on the top of an unapproachable mountain in the area of Sagri.
apalirou
Apano Kastro (Upper castle)
It is situated on the top of a mountain in the area of Tragea. Apano Kastro (Castle) was in use during several historical periods, from ancient times up to the Venetian rule. There are paths, which lead to the castle from the villages Tsikalario and Potamia.
The fortified monastery of Fotodotis (light giver) Christ
It is situated next to the village of Danakos. According to a legend it was built by a princesse during the byzantine years.
The church of Protothroni Virgin
The church of Protothroni Virgin (9th-10th cent.) in the village Halki is the biggest Byzantine church in Naxos, with important wall paintings. Mass has been held here since Early Christian times until today.
The church of Drosiani Virgin
The church of Drosiani Virgin near the village of Moni is one of the best-preserved monuments from the early Christian era in the whole of southeastern Europe.
It was constructed in three stages starting from the early Christian period. The oldest frescoes are from the 7th century.
The Venetian Towers
They can be found all over the island and they were built during the long Venetian rule. The Venetian towers were built with Naxian stone, un-plastered without any covering so that they blended in with the countryside. The most important Venetian Towers are the Bellonia tower, built a little way out of the village Galanado, the towers of Gratsia and Markopoliti, in the area of Tragea, the tower of Fragopoulos, in the village Kourounohori and the Barotsi tower, in the village Filoti.
The fortified monastery of Virgin Mary (Ipsilotera)
A monastery-tower dedicated to the Virgin Mary built in 1600, situated on the road, which leads from the village Galini to the coast of Amitis.
ipsilotera
Agia
In Agia, about 6 klm. from the village Apollonas, in a strategic spot near to the most northerly point of the island is the Tower of Agia. Not far from the tower amongst plane trees and running water is the old monastery of the Holy Virgin with its miraculous icon, which according to tradition, was found in the sea.
THE ENDLESS SANDY BEACHES OF THE SOUTHWEST SIDE
From the bay of St. George, south of Hora up until the bay of Agiassos, there is one magical beach after another; St. Prokopis, St. Anna, Plaka, Orkos, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Aliko, Pirgaki and Agiassos. St. Prokopis and St. Anna beaches are well organized for tourism with shops of every kind. The rest of the beaches offer facilities for the tourist but they are not so crowded.
Agios Georgios (St. George)
This is the popular and busy beach south of Hora and is large and sandy with crystal, clear sallow water, protected from the wind and ideal for children.
There are shops of every kind and organized water sports.
Agios Prokopis (St Prokopis)
St. Prokopis beach (4 klm. from Hora) with its wide stretch of sand and crystal clear sea, like a huge swimming pool, is very popular. There are many facilities for tourists on the beach and organized sea sports.
Agia Anna (St. Anna)
The beach of Agia Anna (5 klm. from Chora) is a continuation of the beach of Agios Prokopis. Agia Anna beach offers many facilities for the tourist and there are organized sea sports. There is a rare kind of cedar tree, which grows along the beach, which is like the Lebanese cedar and thrives in hot sand.
Plaka
Further on from the beach at Agia Anna, is Plaka, a sandy beach several kilometres long. A dirt road separates the beach from some tavernas and bars, which are spread out along the beach.
MIKRI VIGLA
The rock of Mikri Vigla (16 klm. from Chora), separates the sandy beaches of Parthenos and Mikri Vigla. Because of the perfect weather conditions the beach of Parthenos has become a meeting place for surfers from all over the world. Mikri Vigla beach with its crystal clear water stretches as far as the eye can see. There are few tavernas.
Kastraki
Carrying on from Mikri Vigla is Kastraki beach (15 klm.from Hora) with it's white sand and clear water. In this area there are some ancient remains and the Tower of Oskelos. There are few tavernas.
Aliko
Aliko is a sandy beach with sand dunes, cedar trees and exotic atmosphere. It is not a well-known beach and it is quiet. In the area there are few tavernas.
Pyrgaki
The circular road, which starts from Hora, ends up in the south at Pyrgaki, a magical sandy beach with cedar trees. There are tavernas.
Agiasos
Agiassos is a sandy isolated beach with sallow clear water. There are two dirty roads leading to Agiassos. One of them starts just outside Sangri and the other just before Pyrgaki. There is a taverna next to the sea.
THE EAST COAST
On the eastern side of Naxos there are also magical beaches, far away from the tourist development and the tourist crowds. Apollonas is the exception. On the east coach you can find a peaceful place just for you and your company even the summer months.
Apollonas
Apollonas (54klm from Hora) is a beautiful, green, seaside settlement on the northeast side of the island, with picturesque tavernas and cafes. There is a large beach made up of small white marble pebbles and an area of sand. Just outside the settlement, you will see a half finished "Êouros" (male statue) lying on the ground, which has never been moved from this spot.
Lionas
Just outside the village of Koronos there is a road, which leads to the beach of Lionas (40 klm. from Hora). It is a small quiet, beautiful pebble beach, perfect for those who want to get away from the crowds. There is a settlement and few tavernas next to the sea.
Moutsouna
Outside Apiranthos there is a road which leads to Moutsouna (39 klm. from Hora) a beautiful little seaside settlement with picturesque tavernas situated right on the edge of the beautiful beach. Moutsouna is the port from where emery was shipped during the period of thriving commercial activity.
moutsouna
Psili Ammos
From Moutsouna starts a seaside road, which leads south to the wonderful beach of Psili Ammos. It is a fine sandy beach with sand dunes, cedar trees and idyllic atmosphere.
Kalados
On the southern tip of Naxos is the bay of Calados, a magical place sheltered from the wind, where the land meets the sea. Calados is reachable only by boat (there is a very rough dirt road, which starts from Filoti and leads to Calados but we do not recommend it unless you have a suitable vehicle.) It's necessary to take supplies if you decide to visit the beach.
kalantos
THE BEACHES OF THE NORTHWEST SIDE
On the northwestern coast of Naxos there are some quiet beaches, ideal for swimming, but exposed to northerly winds.
Ambram
Ambram beach (25 klm. from Hora) is a wonderful beach for swimming, with crystal clear water. There is a taverna next to the sea. Close to the bay is the monastery of Phaneromeni (17th century), with rare icons.
Amitis
From Galini starts the road, which leads to Amitis, a long sandy quiet beach.
On the road stands a monastery - tower dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
By airplane (Eleftherios Venizelos)
There is direct flight from Athens airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) to Naxos airport.
From Athens (ATH) to Naxos (JNX) From Naxos (JNX) to Athens (ATH)
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DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
DAYS |
A/C |
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FLIGHT NUM |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
DAYS |
A/C |
OA003 |
9:00 |
9:45 |
-2—5-- |
EQV |
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OA003 |
10:00 |
10:55 |
-2—5-- |
EQV |
OA007 |
12:25 |
13:10 |
1-3—6- |
AT4 |
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OA007 |
13:35 |
14:20 |
1-3—6- |
AT4 |
OA007 |
15:30 |
16:15 |
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AT4 |
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OA007 |
16:40 |
17:25 |
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AT4 |
There are direct flights from Austria to Naxos (JNX)
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-2—5-- |
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1-3—6- |
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Days: 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday, 3 = Wednesday, 4 = Thursday, 5 = Friday, 6 = Saturday, 7 = Sunday
A/C : AT4 = ATR 42-300/320, EQV = Equipment may vary
By ferry
The coastal transport of Naxos becomes mainly from the harbour of Piraeus but during summer period exists communication and with the harbours of Rafina and Lavrion.
From the harbour of Piraeus there are 3 types of boats:
The speed ferries (hi speed 3 or hi speed 4 or hi speed 5 or Aiolos kenteris) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic class costs roughly in the 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Region of departure in the harbour of Piraeus is the coast Tselenti, Gate E.
Blue Star ferries that they need 5:00 hours the ticket of economic place costs roughly in 30,00€, realises itineraries all the time. The usual hours of departure are the 07:25 morning and the 17:30 afternoon while the corresponding hours from the harbour of Naxos are the 09:45 morning and the 17:45 or 18:15 afternoon.
Region of departure in the harbour of Piraeus is the coast Tselenti, Gate E.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Nay'los costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
Region of departure in the harbour of Piraeus is the coast Tselenti, Gate E.
From the Airport to the port of Pireaus
By bus
Line: Χ96 Piraeus - Athens Airport Express
Ticket price: 3.20€ for one way trip to or from the Airport.
Where to buy: From the bus driver, all metro stations and public transport ticket outlets
Buses depart from the Arrivals Level (between Doors 4 & 5) of Athens International Airport and all Express Buses disembark their passengers at the Departures Level.
The departs and disembarks in the port of Pireaus are in Karaiskaki square between the Gates ----------
The frequency of itineraries are ----the each thinly and duration of way are roughly -----thinly.
By Underground
The connection of Harbour of Piraeus and Airport becomes via the Lines 1(green line) and 3 (blue line).
- Line Underground 1: “ Piraeus – Kifisia ”
- Line Underground 3: “Monastiraki - International Airport”
The correspondence of lines becomes in the station ' Monastiraki ' in different level.
Itineraries of Underground from and to the Airport are realised per half hour (:00 -:30), from the 05:00-00:00.
The duration of way from the International Airport Athens to Piraeus is 60 minutes.
Price of ticket: One way 6,00 €
By Suburban Railway
The International Airport Athens is connected via the Suburban Railway with the Railway Station Larissa with intermediary stations:
- Doykisis Plakentias (correspondence with line 3 (____ ) Underground)
- Neratziotissa (correspondence with line 1 (____ ) Underground)
- Station Larissa (correspondence with line 1 (____ ) Underground)
Departures from the Airport are realised the each fourth and duration of way from the International Airport Athens in the Station Larissa are 38 thinly.
Price of ticket: Airport - Doykisis Plakentias 0,70€
Airport - Neratziotissa 0,70€
Airport - Larissis Station 6,00€
By Taxi
The access in the International Airport Athens becomes with taxi all the 24wro. The disembarcation of passengers becomes in the level of departures.
Taxi depart station is outside from exit 3 in the level of arrivals.
Indicative debits taxi from the International Airport Athens:
(are included fall of flag, dues of airport and baggages, tolls Attica of road)
From : international airport Athens
To: Piraeus (coast Kondyli) via varis-Koropiou ave
05:01 - 23:59 (simple tariff): 25,00€
00:00 - 05:00 (night tariff): 36,00€
Piraeus via Attica of road and national road
05:01 - 23:59 (simple tariff): 28,00€
05:01 - 23:59 (simple tariff): 42,00€
Taxi Charges |
TAXI TARRIF VALID |
Start of the meter - Flat rate |
€1.00 |
Rate per km inside City limits |
€0.32 |
Rate per km outside City limits |
€0.60 |
Regular Call for Immediate Service |
€1.50 |
Appointment Call |
€2.50 |
Night Tariff (24:00 - 05:00) |
€0.56 |
Minimum Fare |
€2.50 |
From and to Airport |
€3.00 |
From Sea Ports, Railways and Coach stations |
€0.80 |
Waiting time per hour |
€8.50 |
Baggage over 10 kg each |
€0.30 |
Proof of benefit of services
According to the Greek legislation the drivers taxi should provide in the passenger, after to them is asked, proof for the sum that to them you overwhelm for the provided services.
From the harbour of Rafina there are 2 types of boats:
Speed ferries (hi speed ) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to the dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus they are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Region of departure in the harbour of Piraeus is the coast Tselenti, Gate E.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Nay'los costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
Region of departure in the harbour of Piraeus is the coast Tselenti, Gate E.
From the airport ofAthens to the harbour of Rafina
By Bus
Line: Rafina - International Airport Athens
The buses have starting line the level of arrivals of airport near in exit 3. the price of ticket are 3,00€.
By Taxi
Indicative debits taxi from the International Airport Athens:
(are included fall of flag, dues of airport and baggages, tolls Attica of road)
From : international airport Athens
Rafina via Attica of road and Marathonas ave
05:01 - 23:59 (simple tariff):20,00€
00:00 - 05:00 (night tariff): 29,00€
From the harbour of Lavrion exists type of boat :
Speed ferries (Panagia Parou) that they make the travel in 3:00 – 3:30 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in the 40,00€ , they realise itineraries from the middle July up to September, usual hours of departure from Lavrio are Monday and Sunday 08:00 and from Naxos at 14:30. On Tuesday – Friday and Sundays from Lavrio 15:30 and depart from Naxos at 18:45.
From the airport of Athens to the harbour of Lavrio
By Bus
Lavrion - International Airport Athens
The buses have starting line the level of arrivals of airport near in exit 3. the price of ticket are 4,00€.
With Taxi
Indicative debits taxi from the International Airport Athens:
(are included fall of flag, dues of airport and baggages, tolls Attica of road)
From: international airport Athens
05:01 - 23:59 (simple tariff):29,00€
00:00 - 05:00 (night tariff): 41,00€
Via Mykonos
From the International Airport of Mykonos (JMK) by taxi to the harbour of Mykonos and then with boat to the harbour of Naxos.
By boat /ferry
From the harbour of Mykonos exist 3 types of boats:
The speed ferries (hi speed 3 or hi speed 4 or hi speed 5 or Aiolos kenteris) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in the 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Blue Star ferries that they need 5:00 hours the ticket of economic place costs roughly in 30,00€, realises itineraries all the time. The usual hours of departure are the 07:25 morning and the 17:30 afternoon while the corresponding hours from the harbour of Naxos are the 09:45 morning and the 17:45 or 18:15 afternoon.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Nay'los costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
From the International Airport of Santorini (JTH) by taxi to the harbour of Santorini and then with boat for the harbour of Naxos.
By boat /ferry
From the harbour of Santorini exist 3 types of boats:
The speed ferries (hi speed 3 or hi speed 4 or hi speed 5 or Aiolos kenteris) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in the 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Blue Star ferries that they need 5:00 hours the ticket of economic place costs roughly in 30,00€, realises itineraries all the time. The usual hours of departure are the 07:25 morning and the 17:30 afternoon while the corresponding hours from the harbour of Naxos are the 09:45 morning and the 17:45 or 18:15 afternoon.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Nay'los costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
Via Crete
From the International Airport of Heraklion (HER) with taxi in the harbour of Heraklion and then with boat for the harbour of Naxos.
By boat /ferry
From the harbour of Santorini exist 3 types of boats:
The speed ferries (hi speed 3 or hi speed 4 or hi speed 5 or Aiolos kenteris) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in the 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Blue Star ferries that they need 5:00 hours the ticket of economic place costs roughly in 30,00€, realises itineraries all the time. The usual hours of departure are the 07:25 morning and the 17:30 afternoon while the corresponding hours from the harbour of Naxos are the 09:45 morning and the 17:45 or 18:15 afternoon.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Ticket costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
Via Thessalonica
From the International Airport of Thessalonica (SKG) with flight for Athens or for Mykonos or for Santorini or with train to Piraeus or by bus or taxi in the harbour of Thessalonica and then with boat for the harbour of Naxos.
By boat /ferry
From the harbour of Thessalonica exists 1 type of boat:
The speed ferries (hi speed 3 or hi speed 4 or hi speed 5 or Aiolos kenteris) that they make travel in 3:30-4:00 hours and the ticket of economic place it costs roughly in the 48,00€ , they realise itineraries from the beginning May up to dues September but also the periods of Carnival and Easter, usual hours of departure from Piraeus are the 07:00 – 07:30 morning and the 17:00-17:30 afternoon, while from the island of Naxos it is the 11:30-12:00 morning and the 19:45-20:15 afternoon.
Blue Star ferries that they need 5:00 hours the ticket of economic place costs roughly in 30,00€, realises itineraries all the time. The usual hours of departure are the 07:25 morning and the 17:30 afternoon while the corresponding hours from the harbour of Naxos are the 09:45 morning and the 17:45 or 18:15 afternoon.
The conventional boats realise the travel in the 6:30 – 8:00 (duration of travel depends from the boat and intermediary harbours). Nay'los costs roughly 20,00€ in the economic place. Travels are realised all the time with less itineraries the wintry period and more and daily the summer period. The hours of departures vary from the crowd of boats.
Airport:
- Athens 210.3530000
- Naxos 22850 - 23292/23969
Port Police:
- Piraeus 210 4226000-4
- Naxos 22850.22300
- Rafina 22940.22300/28888
Fire department: Naxos 22850.32199
Police Naxos 22850.22100
Centre of health Naxos 22850.23333/23550
Post Naxos 22850.22211
KTEL Naxos 22850.22291
Archaeological Museum 22850.22725
The electrical current voltage is 230/240 of B AC, 50 Hz
Schedules of operation
Museums : 08:30 – 15:00 each day except Monday
Public offices : 07:30 – 14:00 Second – Friday
Commercial shops:
08:30 – 24:00 each day from 1st June to 15th October
08:30-14:30 and 18:00-20:30 from 15th October to 31st May, 08:30 – 15:00 Fourth and Saturdays
Orthodox Churches: Operation each Sunday 07:30
Catholic Cathedral : Operation each Sunday 09:30, daily 18:30
Last updated: 2010