EXPLORE NAXOS ISLAND!
General Information
Apollonas is a charming fishing village situated on the northeastern coast of Naxos, about 36 km from the island’s capital. Named after Apollo, the Greek god of light and music, the village has been inhabited since ancient times. Historically, the port of Apollonas was used to export high-quality marble from the local quarry to other regions.
Location: Apollonas
The Kouros statue in Apollonas stands over 10 meters tall. Kouroi are monumental marble sculptures of young men that became prominent in Greek art following the Middle Archaic period.
Location: Naxos Town
The Portara—also known as the “Great Door”—is a monumental marble gateway and one of Naxos’ most iconic landmarks. It stands on the small islet of Palatia, just next to the port. In ancient times, the islet was connected to the northern edge of the harbor by a natural strip of land, now replaced by a modern causeway. According to legend, this is where Ariadne, daughter of the Minoan king, was deserted by Theseus after he defeated the Minotaur in Crete.
