According to eningbo, Naxos (Greek: Νάξος) is an island in the Aegean Sea that is part of the Cyclades. The Cyclades are a region of Greece (Europe). The capital of Naxos is the eponymous Naxos.
Naxos is a mountainous island. The highest mountain range Zas can be seen from the entire island. The landscape of Naxos is green and adorned by many agricultural fields. For example, olives and grapes are grown. There are several sandy beaches on the coastline, which are located on the clear blue water. The capital Naxos is characterized by many narrow streets, old houses and a real castle “Venetian castle”. The island is also known for its wine, marble and liqueur. See 3rjewelry for other cities and countries as well as geography in Europe.
Where is Naxos located?
Travel information of Naxos
Official name: Naxos
Continent: Europe
Area: 448 km²
Capital: Naxos
Country code: GR, GRC
Population: 25,000 inhabitants (2018)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1,004 m (Mount Zeus, Mount Zas)
Distance (Amsterdam – Naxos): 2,328 km
Flight time: approximately 4 hours
Travel advice
Current status: No special security risks.
Current color code: Green.
Corona
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), there may be (temporary) measures in force on Naxos that you as a tourist may have to deal with. For the most up-to-date corona travel advice, please refer to our special coronavirus travel advice page. For the number of current corona infections, number of deaths and various corona-related graphs of Naxos, please visit Countryaah.
Travel offer
On our travel offer page you will find an overview of reliable travel organizations that offer complete trips and holidays to Naxos. In addition, you will find an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) with which you can compose your ideal trip yourself.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a travel guide, map, walking map, cycling map, book or DVD about Naxos?
Excursions, activities and day trips
With the help of Countryaah you can reserve an excursion, activity, guided tour, entrance ticket and/or day trip for your stay on Naxos at a discount. This way you are assured of a place, in some cases you can skip the queue and you can already plan your travel program.
Weather and climate
Naxos has a Mediterranean climate. In the winter months the temperatures are around 10 to 15 degrees and in the summer months around 25 to 30 degrees.
The current weather (weather forecast) and a weather forecast for Naxos can be found on our extensive weather page.
Extensive information about the climate of Naxos can be found at Climate info.
Best time
May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Naxos. In these months you have the best chance of good weather.
Language
Greek is the official language on Naxos. In addition, because of tourism, English is spoken.
Would you like to translate from or into Greek for free? Use the Google translator for this.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not necessary.
Embassies and consulates
Below is an overview of relevant diplomatic representations, including addresses and contact details.
Netherlands Embassy in Greece: netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Greek Embassy in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Greek Consulate in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
For urgent assistance, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7 on +31247247247.
Vaccination (inoculation)
You do not need any vaccinations for a visit to Naxos.
Money and Currency
On Naxos you pay with the euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs on Naxos can be found on our ATMs page.
Price level
The prices on Naxos are a lot lower than in the Netherlands. The price difference with the Netherlands is -22% on average. Some examples are: restaurants (33% cheaper), food (18% cheaper), imported beer in catering (14% more expensive), cigarettes (36% cheaper) and public transport (50% cheaper). Please note that the price difference in tourist areas, especially during high season, may vary.
Tipping
On Naxos it is customary to tip, even if this is already included in the bill. Good service is about 5-10% tip.
Time difference
On Naxos it is 1 hour later than in the Netherlands.
Summer time on Naxos is the same as in the Netherlands.
The local time, date and time zone for Naxos can be found on our time difference page.
Traffic and route
On Naxos you have to drive on the right.
You do not need an international driver’s license to drive and/or rent a motor vehicle on Naxos.
An overview of all ferry connections between the various Greek islands can be found on GTP.
With the Google route planner you can compile a route description from, to or within Naxos.
Electricity
On Naxos the same plugs and sockets are used as in the Netherlands.
More information about electricity in Naxos can be found on our electricity page (look under Greece).
Emergency services
If you need help from the police, fire brigade and/or ambulance in an emergency, you can use the emergency numbers below.
– Police: 112 or 100
– Fire: 112 or 199
– Ambulance: 112 or 166
Tap water
The water from the tap is drinkable, but due to the high chlorine content in many places, we recommend drinking bottled water.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Naxos can be found on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers from Greece (Naxos) can be found on Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Naxos end in.gr.
Naxos official websites: naxos.gr and visitgreece.gr.
Telephony
The country code (international access number) to call someone on Naxos is 0030 or +30.
Do you want to call the Netherlands from Naxos? Then use the Dutch country code 0031 or +31.
(If using a country code, omit the leading 0 of the number to be called.)
Telephone numbers can be found in the Naxos Telephone Directory.
Company details can be found in the Yellow Pages of Naxos.
Photos and videos
On Flickr you will find a nice collection of photos of Naxos.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Naxos.
Holidays and school holidays
An overview of all public holidays on Naxos can be found on Beleven.org.
You will find an overview of all school holidays in Greece (Naxos) in the Eurydice school guide.
Reviews and travel experiences
On Zoover and TripAdvisor you will find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg hotels and holiday homes), restaurants and destinations on Naxos, supplemented with photos, videos and points of interest.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travelogue about Naxos?
Here you will find travel reports and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Naxos. It is also possible to keep a free diary of your trip for family and/or friends.
Nature and world heritage
An overview of the protected nature areas (including national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) on Naxos can be found on Protected Planet.
Naxos is not on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Customs rules
Do you want to know how much you are allowed to import and export when traveling to Naxos? On the IATA website you will find an overview of the maximum quantities of cigarettes, alcohol, medicines and money, among other things. If you stick to these quantities, you don’t have to declare anything to customs. You will also find the laws and regulations regarding the entry of pets on this website.
Entrepreneurship and doing business
If you intend to do business on or do business with Naxos, it is wise to prepare well. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency can help you with this. On PaulSourcing.com you will find a large amount of information about Naxos, including: opportunities, import and export rules, trade figures, do’s and don’ts, product requirements, business partners and subsidies.
Relevant legislation
Below you will find relevant legislation and regulations that you may encounter during your visit to Naxos.
– Alcohol: Buying and/or drinking from the age of 18.
– Alcohol and traffic: The maximum allowed blood alcohol level is 0.5 for cars and 0.2 for motorcycles and novice drivers up to 2 years old.
– Tobacco: Buy from the age of 18, smoking at all ages.
– Smoking ban: In public places.
– Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
…Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades?
…Naxos is famous for its marble?
…A 2500 year old temple gate can be found on Naxos?
…Tourism is one of the main sources of income on Naxos?
…Naxos is mostly greener than the surrounding islands?