Agios Prokopios on Naxos is regularly voted the best beach in the Cyclades — a 1.5-kilometer stretch of golden sand gently curving along a sheltered bay of warm, shallow turquoise water. Unlike the volcanic black or pebble beaches found on neighboring Cycladic islands, Naxos boasts genuine golden sand beaches, and Agios Prokopios is the finest of them all.
The beach faces west, delivering spectacular sunsets over the Aegean Sea with the silhouettes of Paros and Antiparos on the horizon. The shallow, crystal-clear water extends far out, making it incredibly safe for families. Behind the beach, the fertile Naxos interior produces excellent local cheese (graviera), potatoes, and kitron — a unique citron liqueur that's been produced on the island since the 17th century.
Naxos town, with its Venetian Kastro fortress and the iconic Portara (Apollo's Temple gateway), is just a 10-minute drive away. Beach bars and tavernas line the shore without overwhelming the natural setting.
Max Temp
31°C
Min Temp
8°C
Avg Sun
8h/d
Avg Rain
5d/mo
Best time to travel: Jun, Jul, Aug
Jan
14°
8°
Feb
14°
8°
Mar
16°
9°
Apr
19°
12°
May
24°
15°
Jun
28°
19°
Jul
31°
22°
Aug
31°
22°
Sep
27°
20°
Oct
23°
16°
Nov
19°
13°
Dec
15°
10°
Deep
18–26°C
AQI 20–45
0.1–0.4m
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"We've been to a lot of beaches across the Med and Agios Prokopios Beach sits comfortably in our top five. The sand is properly soft (not the gritty stuff you get further east), the water shelves gently for the first 30 metres, and the small reef at the headland makes for legitimately good snorkelling. Only minor gripe: the walk down from the parking is steep — fine going, less fun coming back up with kids and a cooler."
Sophie M.
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