Three days is enough to see Chora, the best west-coast beaches, and one mountain village. Here is how to use the time well.
Morning: arrival
- Ferry or flight arrives → private transfer to your hotel: naxiancoasttransfers.com
- Drop bags, walk the port waterfront
Late morning: Chora
- Portara (Temple of Apollo gate) — 10 min walk from port, free, open any time
- Kastro (Venetian castle) — marble-lane old town, 13th-century walls
- Explore the Bourgos neighbourhood below the castle
Afternoon: first beach
- Agios Georgios — walking distance from Chora, shallow, family-friendly
- Or take a 15-min transfer to Agios Prokopios for longer sand
Evening
- Dinner in Chora — try graviera cheese, fresh fish, local wine
- Sunset from the Portara if you haven't already
Morning
- Private transfer or bus to Agios Prokopios or Agia Anna
- Sunbeds, swimming, water sports
Afternoon
- Walk south from Agia Anna to Plaka (30 min, flat sand)
- Lunch at a beach taverna in Plaka or Maragas
Evening
- Transfer back to Chora: naxiancoasttransfers.com
- Evening meal in Chora old town
Morning: private half-day tour Book a 4-hour private tour covering one or two inland highlights before your ferry or flight.
Recommended stops:
- Halki — Byzantine churches, Vallindras kitron distillery (1896), neoclassical mansions
- Temple of Demeter at Sangri (530 BC, restored Naxian marble temple)
- Viewpoint over the Tragea olive plain
Book: naxiancoasttransfers.com/private-tours
Afternoon: departure
- Transfer to port or airport: naxiancoasttransfers.com
| Transfer | Recommended option |
|---|---|
| Port / airport arrival | Pre-booked private transfer |
| Beach runs | Bus (frequent, cheap) or private transfer |
| Mountain village tour | Private half-day tour |
| Departure | Pre-booked private transfer |
See also: 5-day itinerary | 7-day itinerary | Private tours