Naxos is an island in Greece that has something to offer to everyone .Whether you are looking for a place to relax, enjoy the sea and the sun, or somebody who wants to see and do as much as possible, or just party: Naxos is the greenest and largest of the Cycladic islands and very different from its neighbouring islands. The uniqueness of Naxos is due to its varied landscape. It is an island with imposing mountains, verdant plateaux and valleys, rivers and springs, caves and large sandy beaches backed by sand dunes and cedar trees. It is one of the most visited islands by tourists and island hoppers and consequently has a good infrastructure to support these visitors. It is not however spoilt by tourism as much of the main tourist market is focused only on Naxos Town (Chora) and its surrounding area. Agriculture and husbandry are still an important aspect of the local economy. According to mythology, the wine god Dionysus came from Naxos, and the ancient Greeks saw proof of this in the fact that it is a lush and fertile island. Because of the rich soil, most people from Naxos are involved with agriculture. There are fishermen, but not as many as on other islands.
Naxos choraTourism is also a major source of income and especially Scandinavians visit this island. The women of Naxos are famed for their weaving, even though this practice is not so common any more.
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Naxos also has a special kind of sand that is used in making sand paper, and it is exported to many countries around the world.
Depending on where you stay, you can either end up in a place with all the facilities you need, or in a village where the pace is slow.

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