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Where is the town in Naxos?
Chora is the biggest town of the island and it is located on the west coast of Naxos. It is one of the best developed parts of the island in terms of tourism and it is one of the busiest Cycladic towns, especially during the summer season.
Where is the Old Town in Naxos?
When in Naxos, you shouldn’t miss visiting the picturesque Old Town, which is one of the best sightseeing on the island. This Medieval place is situated on the west side of the island and it has managed to keep a traditional and unique character, despite emerging to a famous travel destination.
Is there an airport on Naxos?
The airport of Naxos is located approximately 4km southwest from the island’s capital. Its IATA airport code is JNX and its runway is only 900m long. It can, therefore, serve small planes only (ATR42, DHC7 and DHC8).
Which is better Naxos or Crete?
Once on the islands, you’ll find Naxos easier to explore just because it is so much smaller than Crete. Despite being the largest of the Cyclades, Naxos is only 430 km² compared with Crete’s 8,450 km2. Conclusion. Although Naxos is smaller and easier to navigate, we have to give this one to Crete for easy arrivals.
Can I fly direct to Naxos?
There are no direct flights. You need to take a flight to Athens and then use a domestic flight directly to Naxos or the ferry. Or, depending of where you live, you can fly to Paros, Santorini or Mykonos and then take a short ferry to Naxos.
Do you need a car in Naxos?
With Naxos being such a big and mountainous island, it is highly recommended, if not essential, to hire a car, for at least some of your stay. Local transportation is quite good on Naxos, however, it will take you ages to get around the entire island this way and, still, you won’t be able to see it all.
Does Naxos have airport?
The airport of Naxos is located approximately 4km southwest from the island’s capital. Its IATA airport code is JNX and its runway is only 900m long.
Is Naxos Greece expensive?
Is Naxos expensive? Naxos is not expensive at all and by far less expensive than Santorini or Mykonos. You can find accommodation and food for a very decent price.
Do people speak English on Naxos?
Our intention is not to teach Greek but rather to help English speaking tourists to communicate with locals on a basic level, during their holidays in Greece. It is a fact that most people on Naxos speak English well enough to discuss just about anything.