Anapollo Boutique Hotel Adults Only is in Naxos Town, the island’s capital, which spreads around the harbour and the Venetian castle, with narrow cobbled lanes, shops and tavernas. In summer, it is a lively area, with cafés and bars open until late. Agios Georgios Beach is 300 m away and the castle is 600 m away, close enough to visit without a car. Evenings are relaxed, with tavernas at the harbour and a drink at the hotel bar.
Agios Georgios Beach has sand and shallow water, and further south are the beaches of Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka. The Portara, the marble gateway of an ancient temple that was never completed, is the town’s best-known sunset spot, 1 km away. The harbour, with ferries to Piraeus and other islands, is 900 m away, and Naxos Island National Airport is 1.8 km away.
By car or scooter, you can easily reach the Kouros of Melanes and the Temple of Demeter in the island’s interior. The best time for swimming is from May to October. The meltemi often blows in July and August, while the sea remains warm in September. The hotel’s seasonal pool suits summer afternoons, while in spring and autumn Naxos Town is quieter for walks through its lanes. One idea for the day: a morning swim at Agios Georgios, a walk around the castle and sunset at the Portara.