{"id":68513,"date":"2015-02-20T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/?p=68513"},"modified":"2026-10-14T11:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:08:14","slug":"naxos-and-giardini-naxos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/naxos-and-giardini-naxos","title":{"rendered":"Naxos and Giardini-Naxos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Naxos<\/strong>, today the locality of Giardini-Naxos on the Ionian coast of Sicily, is the site of one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily. Founded in the 8th century BC, it was gradually ruined, moved inland towards Taormina, but retains archaeological remains and a local museum. <br><strong>Giardini-Naxos<\/strong> is above all a seaside resort, with developed beaches, piers for sea excursions, a lively waterfront and an advantageous proximity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/taormina\"><strong>Taormina<\/strong><\/a>. <br>Its tourist appeal therefore rests on a combination of coastline, ancient history and accessibility, without being one of Sicily&#8217;s major destinations.<\/p>\n<h2>The main attractions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/strong> (remains, walls, traces of the Greek city) and the <strong>Archaeological Museum&nbsp;<\/strong> (finds from the site, exhibitions on local antiquity)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Cap&nbsp;Schis\u00f2<\/strong> with the Schis\u00f2 Castle, the statue of the Nike of Chalcis (modern symbol of the town)<\/li>\n<li>The beaches of <strong>Giardini-Naxos<\/strong> (Recanati, Schis\u00f2, wilder coves)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"108607\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"DLYVAO3\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/giardini-naxos-l108607\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>What to discover in Naxos: beaches and archaeology<\/h2>\n<h3>Naxos beaches and waterfront<\/h3>\n<p>The waterfront (lungomare) of Naxos is lively in the evening, with caf\u00e9s, restaurants, ice-cream parlours and shops.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Naxos<\/strong>, the essentials are explored between the sea and ancient stones. The beaches are the main attraction, the coast of Giardini-Naxos stretches for nearly 4 km, alternating sandy beaches, mixed sand\/pebble beaches, and rocky coves. <br>The beaches of Recanati south of Naxos are among the most extensive, while Schis\u00f2, the Lido di Naxos, is close to the port and the centre. Between Naxos and Taormina are the smaller Porticciolo Saja with coves and volcanic rocks and San Giovanni.<\/p>\n<h3>Cap Schis\u00f2<\/h3>\n<p>The Schis\u00f2 Castle of medieval origin, currently not accessible, stands at Cap Schis\u00f2, from where a panorama over the bay as far as Taormina can be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lido di Naxos, Schis\u00f2\" data-id=\"41767\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969\" class=\"wp-image-41767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/lido-di-naxos-schiso_2969.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lido di Naxos, Schis\u00f2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cap Schis\u00f2\" data-id=\"41764\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/capo-schiso_3039\" class=\"wp-image-41764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/capo-schiso_3039.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cap Schis\u00f2<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3>Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/h3>\n<p>The ancient site of Naxos spans several hectares along the coast, encompassing the residential, religious and defensive areas. One can clearly make out the <strong>orthogonal grid of streets<\/strong> of the archaic city, with <strong>remains of houses<\/strong> and <strong>walls<\/strong> from the 5th century BC. The best-preserved remains belong to the <strong>fortified enclosure<\/strong> and the <strong>foundations of sanctuaries<\/strong>, notably that of <strong>Apollo Archegetes<\/strong>, the tutelary deity of the colonists. <br \/>The small <strong>archaeological museum<\/strong> of the site presents ceramics, tools and votive offerings, or a few architectural elements discovered during the excavations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41785\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974\" class=\"wp-image-41785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2974.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41788\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977\" class=\"wp-image-41788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2977.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41791\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985\" class=\"wp-image-41791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2985.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41794\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988\" class=\"wp-image-41794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_2988.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41797\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005\" class=\"wp-image-41797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3005.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Archaeological Park of Naxos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41800\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012\" class=\"wp-image-41800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-castello-schiso_3012.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">View of Schiso castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon fort, Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41773\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015\" class=\"wp-image-41773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/fortino-borbonico-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3015.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bourbon fort<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41779\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027\" class=\"wp-image-41779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3027.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Museum of the Archaeological Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41776\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022\" class=\"wp-image-41776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3022.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Museum of the Archaeological Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Naxos Archaeological Park\" data-id=\"41782\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029\" class=\"wp-image-41782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/museo-parco-archeologico-di-naxos_3029.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Museum of the Archaeological Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3>Sea excursions and activities<\/h3>\n<p>For lovers of sea excursions, Giardini-Naxos is a good starting point: you can take boat trips along the coast towards Taormina, visit caves, small coves and discover the Ionian coast under a&nbsp;<br>Snorkelling, kayaking or paddleboarding are also offered, particularly to reach more isolated areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The beaches south of Naxos<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Giardini-Naxos \u2013 Recanati<\/strong><br>This is the main beach south of Taormina, immediately after the archaeological site of Naxos.<br>A long ribbon of sand mixed with pebbles, lined with hotels and restaurants. The water is clear and swimming is easy; it is the widest beach in this area.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Marina di Cottone beach<\/strong><br>Large beach of pebbles and dark grey sand, with clear and often calm sea. In the background, a remarkable view of Etna. Less urbanised than Giardini, with several protected natural areas around the Fiume Fiumefreddo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fondachello and Sant&#8217;Anna di Mascali<\/strong><br>Located further south, these beaches are long and quiet, with volcanic black-grey sand. Frequented mainly by locals and less touristy than Giardini. Unobstructed view of Etna and Taormina in the distance.<br>The beach of Sant&#8217;Anna, between Fondachello and Riposto, is one of the best equipped in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riposto and Torre Archirafi<\/strong><br>Small marina at Riposto, but above all a beautiful stretch of coast at Torre Archirafi, a more picturesque fishing village. Coves of dark pebbles, quiet atmosphere, little urbanized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Praiola di Giarre and Santa Tecla<\/strong><br>Before reaching Acireale, these two beaches are the most natural in the area.<br>Praiola di Giarre is an isolated cove at the foot of a cliff, accessible by a path, very popular for its still wild environment.<br>Santa Tecla, a small coastal hamlet of Acireale, offers a rocky swimming area with equipped platforms and clear water. It precedes the Timpa nature reserve, formed by layers of superimposed lava.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cottone Beach and Marina\" data-id=\"41944\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044\" class=\"wp-image-41944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3044.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cottone Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cottone Beach\" data-id=\"41947\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/naxos\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048\" class=\"wp-image-41947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/spiaggia-marina-di-cottone_3048.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cottone Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>Naxos: the first Greek colony in Sicily<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Naxos<\/strong> was founded around 734-735 BC by colonists from Chalcis, in the Aegean, which traditionally makes it the oldest Greek colony in Sicily and one of the first milestones of Magna Graecia. <br \/>It served as a base for expansion for the other Greek foundations of Ionian origin in Sicily, notably Catania (Catana) and Leontinoi. While Syracuse was founded in 733 BC by the Corinthians, at the origin of the Dorian expansion in Sicily such as Gela and Agrigento (Akragas). <\/p>\n<p>Very early on, Naxos seemed to adopt a rational urban structure: the excavations show an orthogonal plan (grid city), with straight streets and well-organized blocks. <br \/>Fortifications in polygonal masonry using lava stones (from the slopes of Etna) have been brought to light, which testifies to a desire for defense and remarkable technical know-how for the time. <br \/>A temple dedicated to Aphrodite has been identified, dating from the second half of the 6th century BC, built on an older sanctuary from the 7th century. <br \/>There are also traces of a cult to Apollo Archegetes, which recalls the religious \/ symbolic role of the site, as a point of passage for Greek delegations returning to their homeland. <\/p>\n<p>Over time, Naxos played a modest role in Sicilian affairs, without becoming a major center of power. It suffered the political upheavals of Sicily: at the time of the Sicilian War, it took sides with Athens, but the Athenian attempt to impose itself in Sicily failed (413 BC): consequently, the tyrant Dionysius I of Syracuse razed Naxos in 403 BC and precipitated the founding of Tauromenion (Taormina) on the neighboring hill to replace the destroyed site. <br \/>After the destruction, the survivors were dispersed or subdued, and the territory gradually passed under the influence of the Sicels (indigenous population) and successive dominations (Roman, Byzantine, Arab). <br \/>In the Roman language, Naxos (or &#8220;Naxus&#8221;) is still mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary in the 3rd century as a halt or relay point.<\/p>\n<p>Over the centuries, the remains were buried under later constructions. It was only from the 20th century \u2013 and particularly in the 1960s-1970s \u2013 that systematic excavations uncovered parts of the ancient site.<\/p>\n<p>The modern history of Giardini-Naxos is less glorious than ideal: long a village of fishermen and modest agricultural activities, the locality only became a marked tourist resort from the 1970s. <br \/>In recent decades, the local economy has transformed, with the sea and the coastline becoming the primary attraction, with the development of the seafront, the growth of hotels, private beaches, water sports, etc. <\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<h2>Where Naxos is located: map<\/h2>\n<div id=\"travelersmap-container-6acf799696af9\" class=\"travelersmap-container\" style=\"z-index: 1; min-height: 10px; min-width:10px; height:400px;width:100%; max-width:; max-height:; position:relative;\"><div style=\"position:absolute; z-index:-1;top: 50%;text-align: center;display: block;left: 50%;transform: translate(-50%,-50%);\">Travelers' Map is loading...<br>If you see this after your page is loaded completely, leafletJS files are missing.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"108607\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"DLYVAO3\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/giardini-naxos-l108607\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Useful links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/comune.giardini-naxos.me.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Comune di Giardini-Naxos \u2013 official website of the municipality <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it\/en\/parco-archeologico-di-naxos-e-taormina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Parco Archeologico di Naxos e Taormina \u2013 official Sicilian archaeological park <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italia.it\/en\/sicily\/giardini-naxos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Italia.it \u2013 official guide to Italy: Giardini Naxos \/ Sicily section <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italia.it\/en\/sicily\/things-to-do\/giardini-naxos-nightlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Italia.it \u2013 &#8220;things to do&#8221; \/ nightlife in Giardini Naxos (official Italian guide) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naxos_(Sicily)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikipedia \u2013 Naxos (culture \/ history) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Giardini_Naxos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikipedia \u2013 Giardini-Naxos (culture \/ municipality) <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Articles: Taormina Category<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist2\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/taormina\">Taormina<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/taormina\" title=\"Taormina\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"15\" height=\"10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/taormina_teatro_greco_4438-300x200.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Taormina\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/taormina_teatro_greco_4438-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/taormina_teatro_greco_4438.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 15px) 100vw, 15px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">\nA charming tourist destination\nLocated in a magnificent setting, between sea and ...<\/div><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/savoca-and-the-abbey-of-st-peter-and-paul-of-agro\">Savoca and the Abbey of St Peter and Paul of Agr\u00f2<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/savoca-and-the-abbey-of-st-peter-and-paul-of-agro\" title=\"Savoca and the Abbey of St Peter and Paul of Agr\u00f2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 15px) 100vw, 15px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The beautiful Alcantara Gorges are located in the valley of the ...<\/div><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/castiglione-di-sicilia\">Castiglione di Sicilia<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/castiglione-di-sicilia\" title=\"Castiglione di Sicilia\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"15\" height=\"10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/castiglione-di-sicilia-sicile_3765-300x200.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Castiglione di Sicilia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/castiglione-di-sicilia-sicile_3765-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/castiglione-di-sicilia-sicile_3765-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/castiglione-di-sicilia-sicile_3765-768x512.jpg 768w, 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