Apricot and Sea Luxury Villas is in Mikri Vigla, on the south-west coast of Naxos, an area of long sandy beaches, low-rise houses and abundant sunshine, and one of the island’s best-known spots for wind-powered water sports. The village’s tavernas and small shops are mainly open in summer. It is a quiet place for a holiday with friends or family, with sand and sea nearby.
Orkos Beach is 300 m away, followed by Plaka, with its long stretch of sand, and Mikri Vigla itself, with shallow water and the wind favoured by kitesurfers and windsurfers. A little further away are the archaeological site of Yria and the marble Temple of Demeter, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Cyclades. The island’s airport is 4.8 km away, while Naxos Chora, with its Venetian castle and the Portara, is 8 km away and easy to reach by car.
The best time to visit southern Naxos is from May to October, when the water is warm, although the meltemi often blows in July and August. One idea for the day: breakfast by the pool, lunch at a local taverna and sunset on the beach. The inland villages, with their stone houses and walking trails, are worth a full day. A car is useful for visiting the inland villages and beaches to the north.