Naxos, today one of the most popular outpost of Europe, sits at the crossroads of three continents and has been occupied by waves of invaders from the Romans to the Byzantine Empire to the Venetians. C. It’s a place that’s rich with mythology and legend, home to important sites of Ancient Greek civilizations. Naxos has a thriving tourist economy, as visitors flock to enjoy the Mediterranean sun, beaches with crystal-clear waters, rugged terrain perfect for scenic hikes, and lovely restaurant and nightlife scenes.

The largest city and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos, with 7,070 inhabitants (2011 census). The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Bivlos (Tripodes), Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glynado.

Place and environment

Naxos, the largest and most fertile island of the Cyclades, is located roughly in the center of the Cyclades, south of Mykonos and east of Paros. It has an area of 430 square meters. km. and the length of its coasts amounts to 148 km.

The relief of the island is shaped by Mount Zas or Drios, a low mountain range that crosses it from north to south, with the highest peak being Naxios Dias or Za (1,002 m.). This name is due to the mythological tradition which claims that Zeus was born and raised in Naxos.

The island is rich in springs and streams, which are the reason for its rich vegetation, the richest of all the islands of the Cyclades - hence the opinion of Herodotus that "the bliss of the islands offered". Its coasts are little fragmented, but with rich sandy beaches, suitable for swimming and relaxing.

Rich igneous rocks are also found near Egares and elsewhere. But apart from the marbles in the center and north-east near Koronos, there are also the famous deposits of emery or naxian earth. The only place in the world where emery is found in exploitable quantity is the island of Naxos and it is considered of high quality.

The climate of the island is Mediterranean, mild and dry, with cool summers and mild winters.

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