Agia Anna beach
Only 7 km from Naxos, the capital and harbor of the island, and you will find yourself on the picturesque coast called Agia Anna. This beach has something to offer both youth and family people. His life is in full swing from morning until late at night. Against the background of most sparsely populated Greek beaches, it looks quite lively and dynamic.
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Beach description
This is a beach with soft golden sand and clear light blue waters. It is one of the most visited Naksos beaches and is actually the continuation of Agios Prokopios Beach. The beach is conditionally divided into two small parts with a haven that is used by fishermans boats as an anchoring site.
The unique feature of this beach are its cedar trees that give shadow to swimmers and people enjoying sunbathing. Tourists who visited these place note that water in the northern part of this beach can be stormy. and a small bay near Agia Anna is well-protected from the wind and very calm, as a rule. It is perfect for comfortable and safe swimming even at strong wind.
There should be no transport problems because buses often (every 10 minutes) go between Agia Anna and beaches of Agios Prokopios, Maragas, Plaka, and Naksos city. The convenient asphalt covering allows access right to sand even if you drive a car or a motorcycle, or ride a bike. There is a parking lot at the beach entry.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
Agia Anna provides all the necessary amenities for tourists. You can rent here sun loungers and umbrellas, grab a bite in taverns or restaurants, and rock out at local bars and nightclubs located both on the beach and in the close proximity.
The beach has many options for accommodation – hotels, apartments, rooms and pensions right on the beach within walking distance from the water. Iria Beach Art Hoteloffers luxurious facilities. Each room is equipped with a hydromassage shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, refrigerator, safe, wireless internet, LCD TV with satellite channels. It features a spa.
Sightseeing boats leave daily from Agia Anna's small pier. As for other entertainments, vacationers organize them for themselves: diving with a mask, playing beach soccer, fishing from the pier. There are on the Greek beaches usually no such entertainments, as in Egypt or Turkey and it is an advantage for many people. You don’t have to throw your money away, and the atmosphere on the beach is more peaceful and calm due to the lack of trampolines, “pills” and jet skis.
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- It is important that children are not left unattended, since the track in the northern part runs right next to the beach.
- If you want to take a walk, head south towards Maragas (or Marangas). There really is something to see and breathe. The fact is that it is in this part the cedar forest meets the sea, and the coniferous clean air, from the habit of many, even creates slight dizziness.
- The beach is equipped even for people with disabilities and senior citizens. Also on the beach there are usually many vacationers with children.