Naxos photo gallery
Pictures from Naxos island
Browse pictures and photos from Naxos, Greece: the famous Portara, the harbour of Naxos Town, sandy beaches, mountain villages and characteristic Cycladic island views.
This gallery is a quick visual introduction to the island and can help you choose what to visit during your holiday. For more planning, continue to the Naxos beaches, Naxos villages, sightseeing and maps sections.
Photo sections
Portara at sunset
The famous Portara, one of the most photographed sights in Naxos.
Portara and the sea
A classic view of the Portara with the Aegean and Naxos Town nearby.
Naxos Town harbour
The harbour of Naxos Town with boats, white houses and the old castle area.
Aerial view of Chora
Naxos Town and the port seen from above.
Agios Prokopios Beach
One of the best-known sandy beaches on the west coast of Naxos.
Pyrgaki Beach
A wide sandy beach on the southwest side of the island.
Filoti village
Filoti village below the mountains of central Naxos.
Apollonas village
A view from Apollonas, on the northern side of Naxos.
Kouros of Melanes
The ancient Kouros statue, one of the island’s most interesting sights.
Old town church
Whitewashed Cycladic architecture in Naxos Town.
Panagia Myrtidiotissa
The small chapel in the harbour of Naxos Town at sunset.
Portara from above
An aerial-style view of the islet of Palatia and Portara.
Port and Portara
Fishing boats in the port with Portara in the background.
Naxos waterfront
The waterfront of Naxos Town with boats and mountain views.
Waves near Portara
Sea, rocks and Portara on a windy Naxos day.
Portara photos
The Portara is the most iconic landmark of Naxos and one of the best places for sunset photos. It stands on the islet of Palatia, next to Naxos Town and the port.
Naxos Town photos
Naxos Town, also called Chora, combines the port, waterfront restaurants, whitewashed alleys and the old castle area. It is one of the most atmospheric places to walk in the evening.
Beach photos
Naxos is famous for long sandy beaches and clear blue water. The west and southwest coast include Agios Georgios, Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki and Pyrgaki.
Village and inland photos
Inland Naxos has mountain villages, olive groves, ancient monuments and views toward the sea. Filoti, Chalki, Apeiranthos, Melanes and Apollonas are good choices for exploring beyond the coast.