Emery Suites is in Naxos Town, the island’s capital, which stretches around the harbour and the Venetian castle, with narrow cobbled lanes, shops and tavernas. In summer, the area is lively, with people in cafés and ouzeries until late. The castle is 150 m away, while Sanoudos Tower and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos are even closer. If you want to see everything on foot, the town is compact and the walks are short.
The Portara, the marble gateway of an ancient temple that was never completed, stands at the entrance to the harbour, about 600 m away, and is the town’s best-known sunset spot. Agios Georgios Beach, 550 m away, has sand and shallow water, with Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna and Plaka beaches further south. The ferry port is 630 m away, with connections to Piraeus and other islands, and Naxos Island National Airport is 2.2 km away.
You can easily reach the Kouros of Melanes and the Temple of Demeter inland by car or scooter. The best time for swimming is from May to October. The meltemi often blows in July and August, while the sea stays warm in September. In spring and autumn, Naxos Town is quieter. A walk around the castle followed by an evening drink on the waterfront makes for a full day, and in the evening the town’s tavernas fill with people dining late.