Car Hire Naxos Airport

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades Islands in the southern part of the Greek Aegean 448 square kilometres. The nearly 13,000 residents are obtainrennt only by a narrow Strait from the neighbouring island of PAROS. The seat of Eilandes called also Chora is the eponymous town of Naxos. Scenic, the island is very varied, while the East is dominated by steep, Rocky slopes, the banks in the West to flat sandy beaches fall off. At the same time a mountain range that reaches heights up to 1000 metres extends from the North to the South.

First traces of settlement on Naxos reject up to in the third millennium BC and evolved in the course of history not only to central site of the ancient faith, but also the culture. Today even the marble gate of never completed the Temple of Apollo and a huge statue dedicated to him, evidence of this time. However, historic highlight of Naxos is a Venetian fortress that impressive shapes the image of Naxos city on a hill. Of twelve towers, is here today the Tower of Glezos. Interesting are also the various towers from the Venetian period of Naxos, which are scattered over the whole island and as the mansions of the nobility were in the middle ages.

Naxos is known for its originality, the reflected also in the numerous nature unspoiled beaches of the island. The most beautiful include in particular the Agios Georgios in the vicinity of this city town, which offers a great range of water sports. If you like it more quiet, which is in Plaka, Orkos, or about seven kilometres from the Chora.

The island can be ideal with a rental car.