Naxos Location
Kavos Hotel Naxos is situated facing south towards Agios Prokopios beach from the gently sloping side of Stelida hill in Naxos. Protected from the prevailing north winds, we have superb panoramic views along the south coast of Naxos, towards Ios, Sikinos, Santorini and Paros, all-day sun, great sunset skies and clear starlit nights.
From Kavos Naxos it is an easy 10 minute walk to the spectacular Agios Prokopios beach, one of the best beaches on Naxos and in Greece. The village of Agios Prokopios is 20 minutes walk from Kavos, there you can find a supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, shops, tavernas, cafes and other facilities.
The busy town of Chora and port or airport of Naxos are a 10 minute drive; there are many shops, restaurants, entertainment and museums, as well as the historic old town of Naxos, the famous Portara temple gate and St George's Beach. Ferries and catamarans leave regularly from the main port to the mainland or nearby islands. The fishing port and fish restaurants of Agia Anna and sandy beaches of Plaka are a short drive or 30 minute walk away. The exciting kite and windsurf centre at Mikri Vigla beach is about 20 minutes drive.
Where to stay on Naxos
There is somewhere for everyone in Naxos! Choose to be in the bustling town of Naxos or a busy beachfront area, dream away in a traditional country village or enjoy the ideal location of Kavos Naxos - a peaceful harmonic setting, within easy reach of everywhere, superb sea views and at night the clearest starlit skies !
Kavos Hotel Naxos has family or friends villas for 4 to 6 people with top hotel facilities and daily maid/linen service, attractive studio apartments with sea view for 2 or 3 people, a warm and friendly atmosphere and happy, helpful staff.
How do I get to Naxos?
Direct flights from many European countries fly to Santorini or Mykonos in the summer months, the closest international airports to Naxos, check with Easyjet, Aegean or your national airline. Regular ferry connections operate between these islands and Naxos, ferry schedules can be found online, see the link below for the openseas website for up to date ferry information. Flying into Athens, take a domestic flight with Aegeanair or Skyexpress to Naxos, or take a ferry or catamaran from the port of Piraeus, about 1.5 hours from Athens airport, or Rafina, 45 minutes from Athens airport.
For flight information to Naxos, please visit www.aegeanair.com or www.skyexpress.gr
For travel in Athens, to and from Athens airport or ports of Piraeus and Rafina, have a look at https://www.athenstransport.com/english/
Island Hopping around the Greek islands
In the summer months Naxos is connected by ferry to many islands including Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Crete, Syros, Amorgos, Andros, Folegandros, Milos, Sikinos and the small Cyclades of Koufounisi and Schinoussa. Out of season connections are less frequent to the smaller islands, but there is a year-round connection between Paros, Santorini and the small Cyclades. Remember that ferries are sometimes subject to the weather conditions so may not always run on time!
For ferry schedules, please visit www.openseas.gr
When is the best time to visit Naxos?
Naxos in April or May is time for spring, wild flowers and bird watching, hiking Naxos' inland footpaths, cycling, touring and visiting the villages, but also for glorious warm days when the beach beckons and the turquoise sea, though cool, looks inviting. June in Naxos is a beautiful month, not too busy but summer in progress, ideal for families with younger children or those who don't like crowds, watersports, beach and days exploring the island, evenings of great food under the stars. July and August are high summer, hot, blue, magical warm nights, energy exuding everywhere - the island in full swing. September in Naxos is a mellow month, warm sea, hot but not too hot days, laid back evenings and long sunsets. Visit Naxos in October for late season sun, swim in the summer-warmed Aegean, hike, cycle, learn cookery or painting in Naxos, relax! Every time of year has its highlights! Beautiful Naxos - any season, any reason!