Where to enjoy water sports in Naxos

The best water sports beaches in Naxos

All-time classic water sports

You know that classic water sports fun you associate with summer holidays in Greece … like being pulled on inflatable tubes and bananas, or jet-skiing & waterskiing? Well, you’ll find them in Naxos on beaches like Agios Georgios and Plaka. Agios Georgios is fairly close to Hora (the main town) and it’s one of the most popular water sports spots on the island (right up to fly-boarding and wakeboarding). It also boasts fine sand and shallow blue water to go with sunbeds, umbrellas and beach bars. Meanwhile, Plaka has shallow green-blue water and white sand that lends it an exotic tinge. Apart from all the classic water sports options, Plaka also offers parasailing and parasailing. 

Windsurf & Kitesurf 

Agios Georgios and Plaka are also beaches on Naxos that are excellent for wind & kitesurfing, as is Mikri Vigla, where the wind conditions are often excellent. And when your work is done, the fine sand and shallow waters await. Meanwhile, Kastraki is essentially the continuation of Mikri Vigla and comes equipped with a wind & kitesurfing club. Meanwhile, a popular spot for wind & kitesurfers in southern Naxos is Glyfada beach. Even if you’re not a wind- or kitesurfer, you’ll love the seclusion of the sandy shore as you watch the acrobatic figures racing up and down. 
 

Diving & Snorkelling

For underwater exploration, Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna are the beaches for you as both have diving centres. Agios Prokopios is family-friendly, with fine white sand that stretches for 2km and is lapped by green-blue water. It is windless, organised and thanks to its size offers tranquil nooks and crannies. Agia Anna is livelier and also long and sandy, but here you can kick back and – once you’re done diving – enjoy a seafood lunch by the sea at one of the tavernas lining the shore. If you stay for sunset cocktails, so much the better. 

SUP, Sea Bike, Canoe & Kayak

If you’re looking for a mellower water sports experience, Naxos has you covered in the form of Stand up Paddleboard at beaches like Agios Georgios, Agia Anna, Plaka, Kastraki and Panermos. Panermos beach (aka Panormos) is a windless cove with green-blue waters and a mix of sand and shingle, as well as some palm trees giving it an extra tropical vibe. There is also a series of caves that you can explore. If you fancy hiring a sea bike or canoe, you’ll find them at Agios Georgios, Agia Anna and Plaka. What’s more, you can book an organised kayaking excursion, with stops to swim at various points before ending up in the famous Portara (the giant, half-finished ancient doorway by the port) to view the awesome sunset.