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At the southwest of the island one can find Ayiassos bay with calm waters even when the north winds are howling. Ayiassos was where Marco
Sanudo landed on Naxos in 1207; he marched inland and besieged Apaliros, where he encountered stout resistance.
The road to Ayiassos is asphalt till Alyko beach and
earth road after that for about 2.5km. Local transportation is very
poor, so visitors who decide to stay there should also rent a car
or motorbike/scooter.
| AYIASSOS BEACH |
| DISTANCES |
| approximately 21km from Naxos Town |
| ROAD CONDITION |
| Asphalt road till Pyrkaki, earth road for the last
3.5km. Easy to drive by car or motorbike (300m of which need
extra caution) |
| PROPOSED ROUTE |
| From Naxos Town to Alyko, Pyrgaki |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
> ideal beach for those who do not like noise
& crowds
> tavern with excellent view and great local cuisine
right above the beach
> very few rooms to rent
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no umbrellas or sunbeds available for rent |
| NEARBY SPOTS |
> Pyrgaki beach
> Alyko Beach |
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