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Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Naxos, Greece

Billy ConleyNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024020 mins

Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is distinguished by its fertile landscape, which supports the cultivation of olives, potatoes, and citrus fruits on its hilly terrain. Mount Zas, the highest peak in the archipelago, captures clouds and generates additional rainfall for agriculture, offering rewarding hiking opportunities for enthusiasts.

The capital, Naxos Town (Chora), located on the northwestern coast, features a charming old town characterized by its winding alleys and stairways. Dominating the old town is Kastro, a medieval citadel that has preserved several Venetian houses.

Historically, Naxos was renowned for its marble, and within some quarries, one can find incomplete and damaged statues abandoned for up to 1,700 years. No discussion about Naxos would be complete without mentioning its stunning west coast, known for beautiful beaches that range from windy bays conducive to watersports to idyllic coves with sparkling turquoise waters.

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Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Peristeri, Greece

Jessica ProctorNovember 10, 2024020 mins

A northwestern suburb of Athens, Peristeri is Greece’s fourth-largest municipality. Historically, this area was once composed of open fields along the Sacred Way, an ancient procession route connecting Athens to Eleusis. During the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922, Peristeri was selected for refugee camps, which later evolved into a suburb after World War II. The suburb was integrated into the Athens Metro via Line 2 in the early 2000s.

Top 15 Must-See Attractions in Poros, Greece

Joshua LiuNovember 10, 2024019 mins

Situated in the Saronic Gulf, the small island of Poros is just an hour’s ferry trip via a “Flying Dolphin” service from the Port of Piraeus.

Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Peloponnese, Greece

Nicole PotterNovember 10, 2024021 mins

Connected to the rest of Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth, the Peloponnese represents a peninsula rich with ancient cities and natural wonders that resonate with the collective memory of humankind.

Top 25 Must-Do Activities in Athens, Greece

Lydia WilsonNovember 10, 2024033 mins

If you are akin to us, arriving at the cradle of civilization resembles a child’s delight in a confectionery store. The array of Doric and Ionic temples, statues, vases, and Archaic figurines is seemingly inexhaustible before fatigue sets in.