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Best beaches in Naxos

The best beaches in Naxos, on the coast of Greece — 3 shores from Agios Prokopios to Plaka Beach, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Naxos is ~24°C, at Agios Prokopios, in season around May-Oct. Across its 3 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~24°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in Naxos

Most of the 3 beaches listed in Naxos are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 24°C across the listed beaches. Only Agios Prokopios stays in season into October.

Choosing a beach in Naxos

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Agios Prokopios or Plaka Beach; surfers should look at Mikri Vigla; for white sand head to Agios Prokopios or Mikri Vigla; and 1 of the 3 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in Naxos: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in Naxos?

The season in Naxos runs June to September, with July the peak. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.

How warm is the sea in Naxos?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Naxos sits at about 24°C.

Does Naxos have Blue Flag beaches?

It does. 1 of the 3 listed beaches fly the Blue Flag, Agios Prokopios among them.

Are there white-sand beaches in Naxos?

Yes — 3 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Agios Prokopios and Mikri Vigla.

Which beach in Naxos is best for families?

Agios Prokopios — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Plaka Beach is a strong runner-up.