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- Saint George Bay, Naxos Town, Greece
Location
Location
Summer Memories is situated at a quiet location at Saint George beach (Flisvos - water sports area), 100 metres from it, in Naxos Town and very close to the water sport - wind surfing facilities and centre. On the beach there all amenities, beach restaurants, beach bars, water sport centres and everything you wish for memorable holidays.
Saint George Beach resort
Since Saint George Beach resort is a part of Naxos Town, it is the best place to stay and the best starting point to explore Naxos Island.
Nearby beaches (Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka) are within 5-10 minutes drive. Naxos Town centre is only a 15-minute walking time.
Due to its landscape and beauty, Naxos Island is ideal for excursions, walking tours, mountain biking and almost any kind of adventure.
It is our pleasure to assist you in any kind of information regarding Naxos Island.
Water sports and beach activities
Saint George Beach resort is an ideal place for water, beach sports. It is the surfing paradise for both beginners or advanced. Naxos is situated in the heart of the Aegean Sea and offers a unique combination of waves (for the advanced) and shallow waterlagoons (for beginners).
Getting to Summer Memories
If your are getting a bus, please ask the driver to stop at Princess of Naxos Hotel. We are located just before of it. Please do not get off at the Cinema bus stop, it is 10-minute walk from Summer Memories.
Saint George Beach
Naxos Town (Hora)
About Naxos
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades and during the ancient times it was the center of the archaic Cycladic culture. Its capital Naxos Town is called Hora in the Greek language with an approximate population of 8,000. Naxos is a very popular destination, as it has beautiful long sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The excellent infrastructure and the easy access by ferry or airplane, makes the island and ideal destination, especially during the summer, since it perfectly combines the advantages of amazing beaches with beautiful, picturesque mountainous villages.
The local cuisine is excellent, mainly because of the rich local agricultural production. There are innumerable taverns and restaurants all over the island that serve fresh fish, delicious local meat and poultry, seafood and excellent cheese. Naxos also produces superb wine. Naxos is also perfect for practicing water sports. In addition, by chartering a sailing boat or a water taxi you can tour the island and explore all of its secluded bays, beaches and caves. The island is popular for family holidays, but also for younger people, since its night life is vigorous.
Naxos Town (Hora)
Naxos Town has all the typical Cycladic characteristics: narrow picturesque streets, small boxy white houses with beautiful front yards, numerous folk art and jewelry stores, galleries, bars, taverns with local and Mediterranean cuisine, clubs and cafes by the water.
When the boat reaches the cosmopolitan island of Naxos and the harbor of Naxos Town, you will be able to see the ever famous “Portara” (great door), the Venetian Castle on top of the hill and the numerous sailing boats in the port. You will then realize that this is not like any other Cycladic island. Gifted by nature and blessed by history, this place shall seduce you in a journey of captivating natural beauty, insular aesthetics and traditional mentality.
Naxos Island
Useful Information
Getting to Naxos by Sea
There are plenty of connections from Athens (Piraeus and Rafina ports) to Naxos Island and from / to the neighbour islands. Journey time from Piraeus is 3.5 hours with catamaran and 5.5 hours with ferry.
Getting to Naxos by Air
There frequent flights to and from Athens International Airport . Journey time from Athens is only 30 minutes. Getting to Naxos via Santorini international airport and then ferry cross to Naxos Island (1.5 - 2 hours) is also possible.
Useful Links
Touring Naxos Island
naxosbuses.com
Bus Schedules in Naxos Island - Find out the Naxos buses timetable. Destinations, time schedules.
Ferry Schedules
openseas.gr
All ferry schedules. Since most of the schedules are announced in February - March and afterwards, you are advised to revisit openseas.gr for the most updated information.
You can also find agencies where you can get your tickets online.
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Real time vessel position. Very useful, you may be at an internet cafe and find out the exact position of your ferry.
What our guests say
“Summer memories ……what else? Maria & Adonis are wonderful host, the rooms are cozy and super cleaned, outdoor space is nice and tidy. From the balcony of the rooms you can spend good time with the see view.”
Summer memories, the place to be 😎
26sm2018, Italy“We were adamant about finding a place in Naxos that would be not too far away from the city-center yet would let us get the island and sea vibe. Summer Memories Studies was indeed the perfect choice for this.”
Made nice memories at 'Summer Memories'
Shreeya S, Belgium“We have just returned from Summer Memories. Had an amazing stay. Beautiful apartments in an amazing location equidistant to all the best beaches and Chora (Old Town). Maria is a wonderful host. Rooms are super clean, beautifully decorated and well equipped.”
Fabulous
SusanH2007, UK“They are beautiful and immaculately maintained the owners Maria and Adonis are extremely friendly and helpful and often provided gifts of cakes donuts pies or eggs for breakfast The apartment are extremely good value and I would recommend everyone to consider staying here”
Lovely apartments close to Naxos Town
david a, UK“Thank you Maria and Anthony for another perfect holiday. This was our 6th stay here (what says it all). The location is perfect, Hosts could not be better. Rooms are lovely and the cleanest we've ever been in any holiday. Thank you and best of luck always.”