We start with a short post about Apollon:
Apollon has 2 beaches. Do not miss the one close to our house (it is called Aformoi but in google maps is labeled as wild beach). The main one starts where the restaurants are (you cannot miss it) and goes quite further.
Kouros statue
you can go also visit the “Peegi” on your way to Kouros https://youtu.be/Z12Bzyt5AxM?feature=shared (in the video you have also Aformoi) and then just take the long way (blue way) or even longer (the orange that arrives to the furthest point of the beach) to reach the village!
2 km hike with up and downs, Apollon, Naxos
Early morning you will not be meeting lots of people. Probably only a few fishermen getting their boats and hoping for luck in their journey of fishing! Starting at the pier of Apollon and after doing a short preparation (especially if you are not doing any exercise), just follow the street till you reach a…
Keep readingSunrise
Please do not miss the sunrise! From our apartments, or the studio, or the rocks (foto below 1 and 2-in the two there is a wall that you can sit) or the street (3 on the map), if you go for a walk early morning (the view is insane). The red X is where the house is. Prepare a coffee and take it with you to go see the sun exit from the sea. There are thermos mugs in the apartments and the studio for your coffee.
Moon watching
Check when the next full moon is! Take beers or wine and go to a bench. Yes the bench, that overlooks the bay and we made this awesome video! It is really beautiful!
Hiking (from Apollon and back)
- Go to Kouros (see above)
- Aee Feekas beach. Easy hike and super beautiful beach
Beach Agios Fokas or Aee Feekas – Hiking in Naxos: A 15-Minute Adventure hike from Apollon – with video!
You start the route from the street (see below) and it is a 15 minutes hike. The distance from Yannis and Stella till the starting point of the path is 2km. Please try to keep the beaches clean. Naxos is a big island and has lots of wild beaches like Agios Feekas, where you will…
Keep reading- Go around the village
- The tower of Agia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4PnWj4d21arJu2d69 very short hiking and you can see a super old church/monastery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vVFJ4vqRdeCXh8Ed8) – combine it with seeing one of the beaches on that side of the island.
We are of course here for you, if you have questions or doubts!
Yannis and Stella @Apollon, Naxos 