Discover Naxos
Discover Naxos
Portara archaeological site
Naxos, the largest island of Cyclades and 10th in surface of the Greek islands, dominates both in geographical terms, in the center of the Cycladic archipelago, as well as in terms of historic role, thanks to its centuries-old course that continues uninterruptedly for at least 6 millenia. A local economic and administrative center, with a high degree of autonomy, thanks to its rich natural resources, Naxos also supports in various ways a series of very small satellite islands, the so-called Small Cyclades (Iraklia, Koufonisia, Schinousa, Donousa).
Zas, the highest peak of Naxos (1,002 m)
The large size of the island and the important inland resources corroborated for the shift of the population toward rural rather than maritime occupations. The highest point of the island, Zas has a height of 1,002 meters which makes it the highest peak in Cyclades. With the exception of the capital town, the Chora, all other settlements are situated in the heads of the mountain valleys.
Into the emery mines
Besides the significant rural economy, the wealth of Naxos is related to the presence of good quality marble and of important emery deposits.
Agios Georgios Diasoritis, in Chalki
Naxos is rich in archaeological sites and medieval monuments. Moreover, thanks to the maintainance of the old communication pathways, Naxos is one of the most interesting islands in Cyclades from the hiker's point of view.
Walking down the infamous Emery road
Text and photos by T. Adamakopoulos
topoguide Greece
A guide to Naxos Island
Naxos topoguide is available for Android devices as one of the dozens of available region of Greece via the topoguide Greece application. Naxos island is a member of the Greek Islands group. Get the Naxos guide as an in-app purchase through the app.
Naxos topoguide is also available for iOS (iPhone & iPad) devices via the application Topoguide Greece. Get the Naxos guide as an in-app purchase through the app, found in the Greek Islands group.
Naxos topoguide offers active guidance along the trails and provide an extensive introduction on the geography, the nature and the history of Naxos.