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 Naxos
is an island which combines history, tradition, and natural beauty
which makes it an ideal place for holidays.
Naxos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, just off the coast of Turkey
(2 km away at the nearest point). Naxos is stunning - like every
Greek island rolled into one.
From one end of the island to the other, Naxos has some of the
most breathtaking scenery in Greece. Add to this, friendly courteous
people, excellent food and some of the best wines in Greece and
you are not far short of Paradise. All along the coastline, there
are small villages and hamlets and many lovely beaches. Naxos is
an island of contrasts that no one should miss.
 Naxos
Island is an area of 500 sq. km with population of 50000 people.
An island that has not only been graced with exquisite beauty, but
with a rich cultural and historic heritage as well. Despite the
devastating fires of 1998 it still remains a "green island"
with pine forests, olive groves and citrus trees. Its endless grapevines
are the source of the famous Naxos wines. The greenery rolls down
the hills to the coast to give way to beautiful beaches ending in
clear blue Aegean water.
One of the most powerful ancient Greek goddesses, Hera, was born,
raised and worshiped here. Great philosophers were also born on
the island: Aristarchus was the first to postulate that the Earth
moves, Pythagoras-try to think of a problem in Geometry or Trigonometry
that doesn’t involve his famous theorem, Epicuros set a school
of philosophy, bearing his name, which more or less stipulates that
man is meant to have a good time.
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