What to do · Naxos
Agios Georgios beach
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 3 h
- Who it's for
- With small children, no car
What it is
Agios Georgios is the beach of the Chora of Naxos itself. It begins where the Agios Georgios district ends, south of the old town, a few minutes' walk from the centre and about 1 km from the port. Fine sand, clear shallow water, and a line of hotels, tavernas and cafés behind. It has a Blue Flag.
It is not the wildest beach on the island, and doesn't try to be. Its advantage is convenience: you need no bus or car, you can go back to the apartment at nap time and you are a stroll from the shops and restaurants of the Chora.
How to get there
From the port, walk south along the seafront and carry on through the streets of the Agios Georgios district; in about 10 or 15 minutes you are on the sand. If you sleep in the Chora, you are most likely even closer. By car it isn't worth it: the district has narrow streets and parking is scarce in summer.
What there is
- Sun loungers and parasols, mostly in front of the hotels, tavernas and cafés. There are also stretches of free sand to put down your towel.
- Water sports centre, with equipment hire. The south end of the beach is a well-known spot for windsurfing.
- Shops and supermarkets a few steps away, in the district.
For swimming
The bottom is sand and the water is shallow for many metres. It is one of the reasons families with small children choose it: they can splash around without the adult having to be in water up to the neck. With the meltemi, the July and August north wind, the south part fills with windsurf sails: swim in the north part, closer to the village, and keep an eye on the children if there are boards nearby.
When to go
From June to September everything is open. In July and August it is very busy, especially in mid-afternoon, when those coming back from excursions arrive. Early in the morning there is more room. The sun sets over the sea; if you want to see it from the Portara, it is a stroll along the port. Out of season many beach bars close, but the beach is still a step from the centre.
With children or without a car
If you are travelling with small children or without a car, here you sort out your beach days without bus timetables. For a different day, the beaches of Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka are 15–25 minutes by bus from the Chora station.
To sleep on the beach or near the district, see Glaros Petit Hotel, Naxos City Hostel or A1 Soula Hotel & Hostel. To eat, the Chora has tavernas such as Maro's, a stroll away.
Tips
- Go in the morning First thing you find room on the free sand; by mid-afternoon it fills up.
- Swim in the north part when it's windy With the meltemi the south end is a windsurf zone; the part near the village is quieter.
- Stay for sunset The sun sets over the sea. Afterwards you have the Chora ten minutes away for dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Can you walk there from the centre?
Yes. It is a few minutes from the old town and about 1 km from the port. No bus or car is needed.
Is it good for small children?
Yes: fine sand, clear water that is shallow for many metres, and facilities at hand.
Does it have a Blue Flag?
Yes, according to the Naxos tourism website, which identifies it with that quality mark.
With young childrenAs a family
