With the warm atmosphere of an elegant home, Casa Aelia is a peaceful place to relax in Naxos. You can enjoy life and embrace the charming feeling that never gets old.
From beachside relaxation to cultural exploration, our location offers an unforgettable blend of sun, sea, and history.
Naxos is an island with a rich history, so it is worth taking the time to explore some of its most historical landmarks and monuments to complete your holiday experience. The Portara or 'Great Door', the first thing to see when reaching Naxos by sea, is probably the most recognisable landmark of the island and has become a symbol of Naxos.
Being the largest island of the Cyclades complex, Naxos has numerous traditional villages, the highest mountain in Cyclades - mount Zeus, ancient ruins, temples and towers from various historical periods.
Naxos offers a variety of products, some of which are only found in the island. Local meat, traditional cheese varieties, fish, potatos, handmade sweets are some of the things one should try when visiting.
There are also many restaurants with both greek and international cuisine.
Naxos produces excellent wine as well, the fertile soil is ideal for cultivation of vineyards. However, the most popular local drink is a sweet liqueur called Kitro, which is made using lemon leaves extract.
Some of Greece’s best beaches are found in Naxos. Most of them are near Naxos Chora on the south coast.
Casa Aelia is located just 5 minutes from the famous Plaka beach, one of the most popular beaches, close to other popular beaches.
There are numerous exceptional beaches on the island, such as Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios or Saint George, with a little exploration one can find a few that remain untouched by tourism.
Naxos is a great place for water sports like windsurfing and kitesurfing, especially in the beaches of Mikri Vigla, Plaka or Laguna beach.
The sea around Naxos is rich in reefs and wrecks and makes it ideal for diving. Diving centers in Naxos offer trips to interesting spots, such as the wreck of a Beaufighter torpedo bomber, a German seaplane, and other more recent wrecks.
Horse riding, hiking and mountain biking are also interesting activities to try when visiting.
