Xenodocheio Zefs is in Agios Georgios, on the southern side of Naxos Town, the island’s largest town. The neighbourhood stretches alongside a long sandy beach with shallow water, which also suits families with children. In the evening, the beach tavernas and cafés fill up, while Chora, with its white alleyways, starts a little further on.
Heading towards town, a walk takes you to the Castle, the Venetian complex on Chora’s hill, with the Tower of Sanoudos and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, 600 m from the hotel. At the entrance to the port stands the Portara, the marble gateway of an unfinished temple to Apollo, a symbol of Naxos and a favourite spot for many to watch the sunset. The port, where ferries depart for the neighbouring islands, is nearby, and Naxos Airport is 1.7 km away. The bus station, where services depart for the island’s other beaches and villages, is 890 m from the hotel.
The best time to visit Naxos is from May to October, when the sea is warm and ferry services are more frequent. A good day starts with breakfast and a swim at Agios Georgios, continues with a walk through the Castle’s alleyways and ends with sunset at the Portara. If you have more days, you can hire a car or scooter and visit the Kouros of Melanes, 5 km from the hotel, or the Temple of Demeter, as well as the villages inland.