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  Naxos (island) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naxos (Greek: Νάξος; Italian: Nicsia) is the largest island (428 km²) in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean.
The island was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture.
In the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade, with a Latin Emperor under the influence of the Venetians established at Constantinople, the Venetian Marco Sanudo conquered the island and soon captured the rest of the islands of the Cyclades, establishing himself as Duke of Naxia, or Duke of the Archipelago.
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 ----- Naxos in Greek Cyclades -----   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Naxos, the largest and most fertile of the Cycladic islands, lies almost at the centre of the Aegean.
The island is first heard of in the myths and then mentioned throughout every period of history, though it was at the peak of its glory during the period of the Cycladic civilisation.
Naxos or Hora stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site on a hillside on the north-west side of the island and is one of the most attractive towns in the Cyclades.
www.dilos.com /region/cyclad/naxos.html   (397 words)

  
 NAXOS ISLAND, Naxos Greece, Naxos hotels, Cyclades, Greece, Greek Island, travel greece, zeus, travel naxos, hotels, ...
Naxos Island, the largest and most fertile island in Cyclades, is probably one of the most attractive and beautiful of the Greek Islands.
In Naxos Town the "Portara" ruins of an ancient temple, the ancient Kouros statues in Melanes and Apollon (the largest in Greece - 7 century BC), the Venetian castle in Naxos Town, small white chapels and churches, monasteries, are all an experience not to be missed.
is the the northen village of the island.
www.thegreektravel.com /naxos   (1597 words)

  
 History of the island of Naxos, Cyclades, Greece. Art, Lygdamis, Palatia, Portara, Sphinx, Sanudo, Castle - Naxos ...
During the Venetian occupation the island was called Naxia or Axia, variations of her ancient and present name.
Naxos is known in mythology as the island where Theseus abandoned Ariadne, after slaying the Minotaur - and as the island where Ariadne met Dionysus, god of wine and protector of Naxos.
Statues in Chora Naxos and other villages on the island is a living tribute of the struggles of the people of Naxos through history.
www.naxos-greece.net /site/history.htm   (689 words)

  
 NAXOS ISLAND GREECE naxos, Presentation of Naxos island hotels, Naxos Greece, accommodation and tourist guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The beaches of Naxos are famous for their natural beauty, the cleanliness and lucidity of their waters and their white sand.
Naxos is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece, with rich alternation of landscape; mountains, fertile valleys, splendid beaches with crystal waters.
Chora, the capital of island, is a graphic Cycladian city, influenced by the Venetian possession.
www.naxos-island.com   (212 words)

  
 NAXOS. The Greek Island of Naxos, an island guide and tourist information
You can visit all the villages of the island from the nearest to the most remote while enjoying the beautiful countryside, and you can see the medieval castles that have remained from the various civilizations that have flourished on the island.
Near the pretty coastal village of Apolonas, on the north side of the island is a half-finished outsize 'kouros' (statue of a youth), dating from the 6th century BC, still lying in the marble quarry where it was abandoned.
Naxos is famous for its vast, sandy beaches with crystal clear and clean waters.
www.thesaurus.gr /naxos.htm   (979 words)

  
 Naxos island Cyclades Greece - Towns / Villages -1. Naxos island hotels, on-line reservations.
Sunset is a shear delight on this island; despite the proximity of the noisy harbor and the crowded Chora there is a sense of tranquility which transports one back in time, creating a delightful feeling of being far away from it all.
Built at the sides of two hills separated by a river, at a distance of 7Km from Naxos Town, having an excellent view of Agios Prokopis, the airport and the island of Paros.
Among the sightseeing are the Venetian Castle with its imposing site, the marble belfry of the church of Virgin Mary and the all round view from end towards the village with the windmills at the tops of the opposite hills.
www.vacation-cyclades.com /naxos/villages.htm   (949 words)

  
 Ikaros Studios - Naxos Island - Naxos Studios Naxos Apartments Naxos Hotel Greece
Naxos is the largest island (428 km²) in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea, which separates Greece and Turkey.
Mount Zas (Zeus 1,004 metres) is the highest peak in the Aegean Sea, and tends to trap the clouds, permitting greater rainfall.
Cyclades Islands : Naxos Paros Syros Mykonos Santorini
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 Naxos: Hotels Naxos, Apartments, Studios, Rooms for rent Accommodation Naxos Greece
Naxos Island is well-known for its hospitable and friendly inhabitants.
Naxos villages, both along the coast and in the mountains, are very picturesque and definitely worthwhile visiting.
Naxos beaches are absolutely stunning, with soft, golden sand and crystal-clear waters, ideal for endless hours of relaxation and recreation under the Greek sun.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/naxos   (277 words)

  
 Naxos Hotels, Naxos island, naxos greece, Cyclades Greece. Hotel and studios the Travel Greece hotels and apartments, ...
Naxos Hotel Aegeon has been recently built and it is situated just 40 metres from the sandy beach of Saint George in Naxos Greece and it is an accommodation with excellent service and a wide range of facilities and services.
Naxos Beach I Hotel is situated on Naxos Island, just a few metres away from Saint George Beach and Flisvos Sports club, one of Greece 's wind surfers paradise.
Porto Naxos Hotel is one of the most established hotels in Naxos Island and it is designed in the style of Cycladic architecture.
www.thegreektravel.com /naxos/hotels.html   (5017 words)

  
 Greekislands.com : A virtual tour in Naxos Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Naxos in Greece is the largest island of Cyclades -almost in the centre of Cyclades- and very close to Paros island.
Naxos island is 103 nautical miles from Piraeus, it has an area of 428 sq.
Naxos in Greece, has a wide choice of beaches, from those which are only sandy to those which have pebbles mixed in with the sand.
www.greekislands.com /naxos/home.htm   (320 words)

  
 Naxos island: A complete guide of Naxos, Greece
Naxos has a great variety of things to offer to the visitor: it is an island with impressive mountainous landscapes with many isolated traditional villages, some of Europe’s most beautiful golden sandy beaches, a charming capital with its Venetian quarter, picturesque fishing villages, many Byzantine churches, ruins, active night life...
Naxos is blessed by the Meltemi, the local Cycladic wind which blows the island during the summer months.
There island of Naxos proposes a large range of accommodation: hotels, apartments, studios, rooms…Most of them are located in Agios Giorgios and the beaches of Ag Prokopis and Ag Anna...
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 .:: windLORDS - Windsurfing destinations in Greece: Naxos Island ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Naxos is the biggest island of the Cyclades group, and takes up 428 square kilometers.
17 km from the port and airport of Naxos, on the southwest of the island.
The little island to the west side of the “Parthena” beach is also a safety haven if needed.
www.windlords.com /greece/naxos.htm   (417 words)

  
 NAXOS - CYCLADES - GREECE.
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The island is first heard of in the myths and then mentioned throughout every period of history, though it was at the pick of its glory during the period of the Cycladic civilasation.
Near the pretty coastal village of Apollonas, for instance - on the north side of the island - is a half-finished outside 'kouros' (statue of a youth), dating from the 6th century BC, still lying in the marble quarry where it was abandoned.
www.vacation-greece.com /cyclades/naxos   (478 words)

  
 Naxos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A radar detector used by the Germans during World War II: Naxos radar detector.
A record label, specialising in budget Classical recordings: Naxos (record label).
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
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 naxos, Presentation of Naxos island hotels, Naxos Greece, accommodation and tourist guide
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The beaches of Naxos are well known for their natural beauty, the water clarity and the white sand.
Sailing by the most wonderful beaches of Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Amorgos, Heraklia, Schinoussa and the small islets in between will help you see the islands like very few people have.
www.naxosnet.com   (394 words)

  
 Naxos Greece, Naxos Island, Naxos hotels, Greek Islands, Cyclades, Greece, NAXOS, travel naxos, naxos hotel, naxos ...
The south west of Naxos is almost one beach, interrupted by a few peninsulas.
North east and north west beaches are beautiful too, while the new road south to Moutsouna leads to Psili Ammos an almost undiscovered beach.
The road to Kalandos bay in the south is a rough track -a 4x4 is a must-, but there are also daily cruises to the bay.
www.naxos-island-greece.com /beaches   (127 words)

  
 About Us
About Us Naxos-Houses.com is the first web-site dedicated to designing, selling and constructing houses and other types of properties on the Greek island of Naxos.
Naxos is not the only Greek island on which we design and sell properties.
Our offices are located in Chora Naxos, also referred to as Naxos Town, the main town of Naxos island.
www.naxos-houses.com /English/About_Us/about_us.html   (212 words)

  
 Naxos Island - Victoria Studios-Apartments
VICTORIA Studios-Apartments is a small tourist unit, situated on Parthena's beach in "Mikri Vigla" on Naxos island and consists of three independent buildings with twenty-six one or two-roomed studios.
Situated on the South-West of Naxos, 18 km from the harbor and the airport, and it is considered one of the most beautiful Aegean areas.
In close distance, just opposite the beach, there is a small island with the picturesque little church of "Panagia".
www.victoria-studios.com   (412 words)

  
 Naxos, Magical Island under the Greek sun.
This web site will give you an impression of the Island, there is information about how and when to go to Naxos and an extended photo gallerie.
On the Island Map you can click on different locations and discover the beauty of Naxos.
The photographer, who lives on the Island, shows pictures of Naxos, completed with personal text and poems.
www.naxos.be   (144 words)

  
 VYTHOS STUDIOS - NAXOS - KASTRAKI BEACH AREA - Naxos island, Greece.
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Make your stay in Naxos an unforgettable holiday by coming to Kastraki, one of the most magnificent beaches of the island.
Kastraki is located in the south-west part of Naxos island, at a distance of 17km from the capital centre.
www.vacation-greece.com /hotels/cyclades/naxos/vythos   (599 words)

  
 Hotels Naxos Island, Villa Marandi Suites, WELCOME PAGE, Luxury Suites, A'Class Apartments and Studios, Naxos Island, ...
Fresh local meat (produced on Naxos) prepared in a traditional way, with a wide variety of appetizers, as well as special dishes for vegetarians, and many dishes using organic products wherever possible.
Section, shows you the exact geographical positioning of Naxos Island and that of Villa Marandi on Naxos.
A large version of the map of Naxos Island with useful information is also available.
www.villa-marandi-naxos.com   (495 words)

  
 Naxos island in Cyclades - Greece. Proposed routes of Naxos island with 4 detailed maps and imagemaps.
From Naxos Town and the beach of Saint George to the Southwest beaches of the island, Agios Prokopis, Agia Anna, Plaka, Orkos, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki, Alyko, Pyrgaki and Ayiassos and the villages of Galanado, Agios Arsenios and Tripodes.
The island's beaches are endless and the island itself very big.
The most beautiful beaches of the island are far from Naxos Town and although there is a local bus, schedules are not that regular in the remote beaches of the island.
www.naxosnet.com /image-map/Routes.html   (353 words)

  
 Kamari Village, vacation rentals in Naxos island, Cyclades, Greece.
We are situated on the Southwest coast of the island of Naxos, 17kms from town, port and airport, on a secluded hillside overlooking the sea and the island of Paros.
Car Rental is essential, as it affords you mobility, freedom, and access to the rest of our beautiful island, and its many magnificent beaches.
Please note that, considering the high noise pollution factor, and in order to ensure peace and quiet for all, motorbikes are not allowed on the premises.
www.kamarivillage-naxos.com   (254 words)

  
 Nissaki Beach Hotel, Saint George Beach, Naxos Town, Naxos Island, Greece
Traveling carefree around the superb insular complex, the compass of your instinct shall lead you to an authentic miracle of nature, the island of Naxos.
Full of natural beauties, the unique island pulses with extended, sandy coasts, deep blue waters, verdurous landscapes and untrodden spots, composing an unparalleled icon that shall bedazzle you.
Among the numerous settlements that are interspersed all over Naxos, Agios Georgios, one of the most attractive regions of the island, gifted with an amazing sandy beach, dominates in dignity.
www.nissaki-beach.com /nissaki   (202 words)

  
 Naxos Greece Hotel Zeus, Naxos Town, Saint George,, Naxos Island, Cyclades   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Zeus Hotel is located on a quiet spot at Saint George beach area in Naxos Town just 150 metres from the sea and offers a warm and friendly accommodation for your holidays in the beautiful island of Naxos.
It is also located only 150 metres from Naxos Town main square, where there are all amenities, restaurants, internet cafe, mini markets, travel agents, car rentals, shops.
The warm atmosphere and the friendly envoronment will make feel comfortable and have the feeling your are in Naxos for years.
www.naxos-zeus.com   (118 words)

  
 Naxos Island, Naxos Greece, Naxos hotels, Greek Island, Cyclades, Greece, travel greece, naxos insel, zeus, travel ...
Naxos Island is the largest island in Cyclades and it is one of the most beautiful among the Greek Islands.
It is one of the best holiday destinations among the Greek Islands, and its many attractions include the unique beauty, the variety of the landscape, the numerous historical places to visit, the beautiful walking wander routes, the tradition which has been preserved in many villages.
Naxos Island has a sufficient road network and most of Naxos attractions can be easily reached.
www.naxos-island-greece.com   (319 words)

  
 Naxos Hotel : The accommodation directory for the island of Naxos
Naxos Hotel : The accommodation directory for the island of Naxos
House with 60 m2 living area on a plot of land of 700 m2, is located in the area of Aliki, about 1500m before the village of Agios Prokopios.
The second floor has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 2 big balconies (south side and north side) The house has central heating and 1 separate storage room.
www.naxos-hotel.com /houseforsale.html   (157 words)

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