Agia Anna is our home: a small seaside settlement with a picturesque little harbour, a sandy beach with shallow calm water, fish tavernas and beach bars right by the waves. Coast of Dreams sits on its seafront, with everything a few steps away.
Just 250 m from the apartment stretches Agios Prokopios, Naxos' most celebrated beach: a kilometre and a half of golden, Blue Flag sand, deep blue water and natural shelter from the meltemi winds, with an organised stretch and free sections too. Endless Plaka continues along the same coastline.
Naxos Town, Chora (6.3 km), hides a Venetian Castle, narrow alleys and excellent food; the Portara (6.4 km) delivers the island's most famous sunset. Inland, Halki with its kitron distilleries and mountainside Apeiranthos with marble-paved lanes are worth a day trip.
The marble gate of the unfinished Temple of Apollo has stood on the islet of Palatia since the 6th century BC, joined to Chora's harbour by a walkway. It is the emblem of Naxos and the stage for the island's most famous sunset. Arrive early in the evening, stroll the causeway and stay until the Aegean glows pink behind the marble. Entry is free.
Crowning Chora is the medieval citadel founded by the Venetian Marco Sanudo in the 13th century, and it has been lived in ever since. Slip through its gates and lose yourself in lanes lined with coats of arms, old mansions and bougainvillea-filled courtyards. Inside the walls you'll find the Archaeological Museum with its Cycladic figurines, the Catholic cathedral and small galleries. Perfect for a late-afternoon wander before sunset at the Portara.
Among the island's most curious sights are the colossal, unfinished statues abandoned in their ancient quarries when the marble cracked. The Kouros of Apollonas, 10.7 metres long, lies above the fishing village of the same name at the island's northern tip, while the Kouroi of Melanes rest in a lush green valley of springs and fig trees. Combine them with a coffee stop in the surrounding villages.
On a quiet plateau near Sangri stands the all-marble Temple of Demeter from the 6th century BC, raised to the goddess of agriculture by the farmers of fertile Naxos. Partly restored, with a small museum beside it, it ranks among the most important ancient monuments in the Cyclades. The drive there, through vineyards and olive groves, is a pleasure in itself.
Naxos' kitesurfing and windsurfing paradise: two beaches split by a rocky headland, where the northern side catches steady meltemi winds all summer and the southern side stays calmer for easy swimming. Schools on the beach offer kit and lessons, and the tavernas behind the sand are the reward afterwards. About 15 minutes by car from Agia Anna.
At Aliko the coast breaks into lacy coves set in a protected cedar forest, with white sand and turquoise water that feel almost tropical. There are no organised facilities, so bring water and an umbrella and you'll be rewarded with peace even in August. Stay until dusk: the sunset over the cedars is one of the island's finest.
The last great sandy sweep of the west coast, at the island's southern tip: long, shallow and warm, with barely a crowd even at the height of the season. A few sunbeds, a taverna or two and nothing else to disturb the calm. An ideal stop on a day trip south, paired with Aliko.
The east coast's fishing village, reached by one of the island's most beautiful drives, winding down from mountainside Apeiranthos. This was once the terminus of the aerial railway that carried emery from the mines to the little harbour, and its rusted wagons still hang above the road. Settle in for fresh fish by the water, then continue south to the quiet beaches of Psili Ammos.
Naxos' west coast is one of the best spots in the Cyclades for water sports: windsurfing and kitesurfing on the summer meltemi, snorkelling in the shallow coves, diving, canoeing and fishing. We work with local schools and centres (third-party, extra charge) and can book you a lesson or equipment.
Naxos has the richest network of hiking trails in the Cyclades: old paths link villages, Byzantine churches and the summit of Mount Zas, while the coastal roads are made for cycling. Routes start near the apartment, and we offer bicycle rental plus guided walking and bike tours.
Naxos is the most fertile island in the Cyclades and its kitchen proves it: PDO graviera cheese, Naxian potatoes, local meats and kitron. Taste it from the inside with a cooking class or a food experience at a local farm (third-party, extra charge). Perfect for a day away from the beach.
Our tour desk takes care of everything: walking tours of Chora and the villages, horse riding by the sea, live music evenings and day cruises to the southern beaches or Koufonisia. Tell us what you fancy at check-in and we'll arrange the rest.
Naxos blends beaches, mountain villages and history: wander Chora and its Venetian Castle, watch the sunset from the Portara, explore the villages of Halki and Apeiranthos, and taste local graviera cheese and kitron liqueur. Hiking and cycling are available near the apartment, and our tour desk arranges walking and bike tours, cooking classes, horseback riding and diving.
The island's most famous beaches line the southwest coast: Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios and Plaka, golden sand and crystal-clear water. Coast of Dreams sits right on the seafront in Agia Anna and just 250 m from Agios Prokopios Beach, with beach loungers available for our guests.
Not necessarily for a stay in Agia Anna: the beach, tavernas and beach bars are all within walking distance. If you want to explore the mountain villages and more remote beaches, a rental car helps: the property offers car and bicycle rental. A local bus also links Agia Anna with Chora.
Naxos Airport (JNX) is just 2 km from the apartment and the port in Chora about 6.3 km. We offer a transfer, free for direct bookings through our site; just let us know your arrival time in advance. Taxis and the local bus are alternatives.
May to October. July and August bring the meltemi winds, perfect for windsurfing and cool evenings. As an adults-only property, Coast of Dreams is also ideal for quiet getaways in May, June or September, when the island is at its calmest.
Both islands are wonderful, but Naxos stands out for its long sandy beaches, authentic mountain villages and local food, usually at friendlier prices. For couples after sea, food and quiet, Agia Anna is one of the best bases in the Cyclades.
From Agia Anna you can walk the beach line to Agios Prokopios and Plaka, and the local bus takes you to Chora for the Castle and the Portara. You can rent a bicycle (available at the property) to explore the coast, and daily boat trips leave the port for the southern beaches and Koufonisia.
Start on the waterfront with its cafés and fish tavernas, climb the alleys of the Venetian Castle with the Archaeological Museum, and end the day with sunset at the Portara, all within walking distance of each other. See our Chora guide too.
Yes, in summer, daily boats and ferries leave Naxos port for Koufonisia, famous for its turquoise water and sea caves. Our tour desk can arrange it.