Car Hire Naxos

Naxos Mini Guide

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades group of islands in Greece and a popular holiday destination for tourists. As well as the beautiful white washed buildings which make the towns there such a delight, there are enough beaches that you should never have to feel overcrowded.

For those who want an active holiday there are of course lots of water sports on offer. The snorkeling and the sailing are both particularly good. You can also get great views of Naxos by taking an aerial ropeway and this thrill ride is sure to highlight some stunning scenery and get the adrenaline pumping. The other main attractions on land are the old ruins which are evidence of ancient civilisations. Mentioned in both Homer's Illiad and as the resting place of a young Zeus, Naxos is ripe with history and antiquity.

The Demeter temple is one sight which many tourists want to see. Over the years Naxos was ruled by the Ottomans. Venetian Dukes and the Greeks and Byzantines. Remember that you can also rent car hire Naxos airport from us cheaply. Vehicles come fully air conditioned for your comfort and our low prices mean that anyone can afford them. Visit our main page on Greece for hints and tips on driving in Greece and to see our customer reviews of all of the car hire agencies in Greece.

Naxos is a very popular tourist destination on two counts. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and it also has a number of well-preserved archaeological ruins for those more interested in history. The best beaches are found near Hora and ones of note are Agia Anna, Prokopias and Alikos.

Naxos town is definitely worth an afternoon spent exploring and you can look out over the town from the Venetian Crispi Tower. Outside of town one of the best sites is the Temple of Demeter, in excellent condition for its age.