
Aegean refuge —
Clearly, there's no shortage of pleasant aquatic pursuits on Naxos. It's the largest of the Cyclades, a group of about 30 islands in the Aegean Sea.

Ancient treasures —
The island is dotted with ancient sites such as this marble quarry near Apollonas strewn with colossal unfinished statues.

Visual seduction —
The village of Kaloxylos fits right into the brilliant sun-drenched aesthetic the Greek islands are so famous for.

Lush and lovely —
Villages like Koronos stand out on terrain that's greener than the rest of the Cyclades.

Tasty, too —
With bountiful harvests, the island has a reputation for being able to feed itself, and it eats well.

No-rush ethos —
The slower pace on the Greek islands attracts visitors from Athens, and around the world, in droves.

Simple discovery —
Narrow streets in villages like Chalki hold their own clues to island life.

Castle culture —
The Zevgoli Tower is a Venetian-era structure in Apiranthos. Medieval Venetian architecture and ancient sites comingle on Naxos.


