Getting to Naxos

Naxos preserves much of its traditional island environment and character because it is not on the package
tourism circuit, and there’s no international airport.
The 35-45-minute domestic flight to and from Athens runs most days throughout the year (up-to-date/olympic).
Cruise-like ferry journeys from Piraeus: High Speed (3.5 hours, mid March–end October);
Blue Star (5 hours; twice a day but dropping to once sometime between November and March).
Nissos Mykonos  (5 hours)
Ferries are cancelled at wind force 8 (www.danae.gr)
From the coast and mountains of Naxos you can see other islands, the tips of submerged mountains, floating on the horizon. It’s easy to base yourself here and hop over to a neighbour for a change of scenery.
Though bound by proximity and their very own ancient, Cycladic Civilization, each island is quite different in character.

Exploring Naxos

There are many ways to explore an island that is rich in history, beauty and variety of landscape.
For an overview or introduction, coach tours are available. Independent travellers can follow a guide book and hire transport or take their chances with the local bus service (which is more geared to school timetables than tourists).
Locally based tour operators will give you a deep insight into the island’s history, mythology and natural history, and take you to places you would never discover on your own – even with a guide book.