You can reach Naxos by ship from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio or by island hopping from any other island in the Cyclades.

Apeiranthos is almost in the center of Naxos island.

Apeiranthos is built at an altitude of 600 meters, in the mountain Fanari, and it is 28 km from the main town--Chora. The residents of Apeiranthos (which also call it «t 'Aperathou) are considered to be mostly of Cretan origin.

Apeiranthos is a traditional stone-built village with Venetian towers, two-storey houses and beautiful squares. Wander through the picturesque alleys, discover the hidden beauties and do not forget to visit the many interesting museums available. The Archaeological Museum of Apeiranthos Folklore Museum of Apeiranthos, the Apeiranthos Geological Museum and the Natural History Museum of Apeiranthos will impress you.

Apeiranthos stands out from other villages of the island, due to its special customs and the particular idiom. Apeiranthos is a must-see during your holidays in Naxos.

Naxos is mentioned in Greek mythology as the place where Theseus, returning from Crete after slaying the Minotaur, abandoned Ariadne. According to myth, the abandoned Ariadne was detected by the god Dionysus, who fell in love with her and took her to Olympus.

Naxos was inhabited already from the 4th millennium BC and played an important role in the Cycladic civilization, which is proved by the important archaeological findings that can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Naxos and the archaeological sites on the island.

During the classical period, the construction of the temple of Apollo begun and today you can only see the remaining famous Portara. In 490 BC Naxos was destroyed by the Persians and it later joined the Athenian League. When it collapsed, it also lead Naxos in decline.

During the Byzantine times, Naxos belonged to the Aegean Theme, while in 1207 it was occupied by the Venetians and Marco Sanudo established the Duchy of Naxos. The island was governed by the Venetians until the mid-16th century, when Turks occupied it and created impressive castles and towers.

Naxos remained under Ottoman rule until the Greek Revolution of 1821, when together with the other islands in the Cyclades it finally became part of the newly established Greek state.

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades, with an area exceeding 430 square kilometers. The length of its shores is almost 91 km and a big part of it shapes fantastic beaches. The highest point of the island is Zeus, at an altitude of about a thousand meters.

Arriving in Naxos by ship (yes the island also has an airport) the first thing you will notice is the trademark of the island, the famous Portara. As you get off from the ship, you will be in Chora, the capital and largest settlement on the island.

You will surely spend much of your time here to see for yourself all the sights in town. Indicatively, there is the Castle of Chora, the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, the Naxos Venetian Museum, the Byzantine Museum of Naxos and Epitope Museum.

Leaving Chora to explore the rest of the beautiful island, it is worth visiting the Temple of Demetra, the Temple of Dionysus and of course the impressive marble Kouros that are scattered around Naxos. Do not forget to pass by Apeiranthos, a beautiful picturesque village with many interesting museums and the Bazeos Tower, which hosts several cultural events.

Of course Naxos has great tourist infrastructure. Here you will find excellent hotels and guest rooms, traditional taverns and, magnificent restaurants, charming bars, cafes and clubs and everything else you might need to spend your holidays wonderfully.

Holidays in Naxos will be unforgettable.