Enjoy the perfect balance of sun, sand and local flavour in Agios Prokopios. The lively beach town is set on the Aegean Sea and fringed by a strip of champagne-coloured sand. Relax on the beach, sip cocktails at trendy beach bars and swim in water so clear it sparkles.
Things to do in Agios Prokopios
Honey-hued sand and crystalline water make the beach at Agios Prokopios postcard-worthy. Roll out your towel on the sand or rent a sun lounger shaded by a thatched umbrella. Breezy cafes and beach bars dot the shoreline. Some are casual and others entice you with bohemian-inspired décor and creative menus. Claim a table and order fresh seafood, craft cocktails and ice-cold beer.
Set sail on a catamaran cruise and experience the magic of the Aegean Sea. Sunbathe on the trampolines and dive into the translucent water. Some cruises include stops at secret coves and beaches scattered along the coast.
Agios Prokopios is a paradise for ocean lovers. Snorkel over colourful reefs and explore submerged wrecks with local scuba dive schools. Don’t miss signature open-water sites like the Beaufighter, a British World War II military plane reclaimed as a vibrant underwater ecosystem.
You can find more action in Hora, an enchanting town built around a picturesque waterfront. Also known as Naxos Town, the port is a gateway to the island. Explore a maze of cobbled streets and admire beautifully restored Venetian mansions in the Kastro neighbourhood. Walk along the causeway to the Temple of Apollo, which was built in the 6th century. An enormous doorway supported by marble columns is all that’s left of the ancient temple. Stay to watch the out-of-this-world sunsets.
Getting around Agios Prokopios
Agios Prokopios is on the western side of Naxos Island in the Cyclades Archipelago. The village is a 10-minute drive from Hora. Scooters and ATVs are a fun way to get around the island or you can use local buses. There are regular services between Agios Prokopios and Hora. Direct summer ferries run between Hora and other islands in the Cyclades Archipelago, as well as Athens on the Greek mainland.