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Luxury Villa Rentals in Naxos
Villas and apartments with pools on the largest of the Cyclades, from the sands below Chora to the marble villages of the mountains
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The Cycladic island that could feed itself
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades, and the most fertile. Its valleys grow potatoes that are sold under the island's name all over Greece, its hillsides produce graviera cheese, and Mount Zas, the highest peak in the Cyclades at just over 1,000 metres, keeps the interior greener than you expect well into summer. Legend says Theseus left Ariadne on its shore, and Dionysus came along to console her. The island has been generous to visitors ever since.
Our Naxos collection runs to 120+ villas and apartments, from sea-view houses above Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios, a short drive from Chora, to villas near the long west coast beaches at Plaka and Mikri Vigla, and quieter retreats inland at Sangri, Apiranthos and Koronos or on the east coast at Moutsouna. Most have pools, and some have hot tubs.
Here is where to stay, what to see and when to come.
Naxos at a glance
- Villas
- 120+ villas and apartments, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,500 to £8,200 a week, from around £2,700
- Best areas
- Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios near Chora, Plaka and Mikri Vigla on the west coast, and the mountain villages inland
- Best time
- June and September for the sea; May and October for walking
- Getting there
- Fly to Athens, then a domestic flight of around 40 minutes, or a ferry of 3.5 to 6 hours from Piraeus
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Zephyros Koronos Naxos: Luxury 10-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Naxos10 bedrooms
Villa Dafni Apiranthos Naxos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Naxos4 bedrooms
Villa Chrysos Koronos Naxos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Private Beach Access – Naxos4 bedrooms
Villa Lefkos Apiranthos Naxos: Spacious 5-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool – Naxos5 bedroomsOther Cycladic islands
Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios for beaches within reach of Chora, Plaka and Mikri Vigla for long sands and wind, and Apiranthos, Halki and the Tragea valley for village life in the mountains.
A marble doorway and miles of sand
Ferries dock below the Portara, the great marble doorway of a temple to Apollo begun around 530 BC and never finished. It stands on a small islet joined to the harbour by a causeway, and at sunset half the island seems to walk out to it. Above the port sits the Kastro, the Venetian quarter built after Marco Sanudo took Naxos in 1207 and made it the seat of the Duchy of the Archipelago.
Agios Georgios, the town beach, is shallow and sheltered, and you can walk to it from Chora. South of it the sand barely stops: Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and then Plaka, one of the longest beaches in the Cyclades, followed by Mikri Vigla, where kitesurfers come for the summer wind.
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Olive groves, kouroi and a distillery
Inland, the Tragea valley is a quiet sea of olive trees with little Byzantine churches dotted through it. Halki, its main village, is home to the Vallindras distillery, which has made kitron, a liqueur from the leaves of the citron tree, for generations. Nearby, the Panagia Drosiani holds some of the earliest Christian frescoes on the island.
Further on, Apiranthos is a village of marble lanes and stone houses, and Koronos clings to a ravine in the north. Ancient sculptors left two unfinished kouroi lying near Melanes, and another, around ten metres long, in the quarry at Apollonas. Walkers can climb Mount Zas from Filoti in a morning, past the cave where Zeus is said to have grown up.
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Quiet coves and a neighbour across the strait
The east coast is wilder and much emptier. Moutsouna, once the port for the island's emery mines, is now a small fishing harbour with tavernas and coves along the coast road south. It is the side of Naxos to choose if you want silence more than sunloungers.
Naxos is also a good base for exploring. Paros is under an hour away by ferry, and boats run to the Small Cyclades, including Koufonisia, for days of swimming in very clear water. Our concierge can arrange a private boat for the day.
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Graviera, potatoes and a glass of kitron
Naxos eats well from its own land. Look for graviera and the sharper arseniko cheese, local potatoes fried in olive oil, slow-cooked goat and pork from the hill villages, and kitron to finish. Tavernas in Chora and on the beach at Plaka put the island's fish on the grill.
The season runs from May to October. July and August are hot and busy, and the meltemi wind blows hard on the west coast, which the kitesurfers love more than the sunbathers do. June and September offer warm sea and calmer days, and spring is the best time to walk. Our concierge can arrange boat trips, restaurant tables, guides, car hire and transfers.
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Villa Lysias Potamia Naxos: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Pool – Naxos5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £12,656 a week
Villa Notos Agios Prokopios Naxos: Spacious 8-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Naxos8 bedrooms · sleeps 19From £11,536 a week
Villa Lefki Koronos Naxos: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Naxos5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,347 a week
Villa Kyanos Peribolos Vivlos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Naxos4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £11,312 a week
Villa Aegeos Fanari Naxos: Spacious 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Sea Views – Naxos4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,787 a week
Villa Lysias Moutsouna Naxos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Naxos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,542 a week
Villa Boreas Apollonas Naxos: Spacious 5-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool – Naxos5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,751 a week
Villa Auge Kastro Naxos: 3-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Pool – Naxos3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £9,590 a weekWhy book your Naxos villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Naxos is large and varied, and we know which villas sit out of the summer wind, which are within walking distance of the sand and which are best for exploring the mountains. With 120+ properties in Naxos, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private boat trips to the Small Cyclades, restaurant tables in Chora, guided walks up Mount Zas, kitesurfing lessons, car hire and transfers from the port or airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Naxos?
Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios are best if you want beaches and a short drive into Chora. Plaka and Mikri Vigla suit those who want long, quieter sands, and villages such as Sangri and Apiranthos suit walkers and anyone after peace.
When is the best time to visit Naxos?
June and September are ideal, with a warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, when the meltemi wind can be strong. Spring and October are best for walking in the mountains.
Is Naxos good for families?
Very. Beaches such as Agios Georgios, Agios Prokopios and Plaka have soft sand and shallow water, the island is easy to drive around, and the food is simple and generous. Tell us your children's ages and we will suggest villas close to the right beach.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Naxos?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Naxos cost?
Across our 120+ villas in Naxos, weekly rates typically range from £3,500 to £8,200, with the most affordable from around £2,700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Naxos from the UK?
Fly to Athens, then take a domestic flight of around 40 minutes to Naxos airport, or a ferry from Piraeus, which takes from around three and a half hours on a fast boat to about six on a conventional one. Our concierge can arrange transfers on arrival.
Are there villas in Naxos for large groups?
Yes. Our Naxos collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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