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Plaka Beach
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The Verdict
Recommended — one of the longest, easiest sandy beaches in the Cyclades, and a reason to base in Naxos.
Why go
For a long stretch of soft sand and shallow water with tavernas and rooms behind it — the classic laid-back Cycladic beach.
Time needed
Half day to full day
Best for
Beaches · Families · Couples · Budget
Skip if
you want a wild empty cove · you want dramatic geology
Best months
June, September
Crowd reality
Moderate
Car needed
Car Optional
Recommendation
Recommended
Understand the place
Long, easy stretch of soft sand and shallow water with tavernas and rooms behind it. One of the Cyclades' most relaxed beaches, and a reason to base in Naxos.
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