If you think think Plaka and other well known beaches a bit overcrowded and not so peaceful as expected, Naxos allows plenty of scope for exploration.

The Captain receives a report of a rocky secluded beach on the north-western part of Naxos, between Abram and Katsoprino. No road sign, no map indication, only a dirt track leading down towards the sea. Finally down there, some hundred height metres lower on this very bad dirt track, my contributor thought it really was worth it: Finally ALONE! A wonderful natural bay with pebbles, rocks and cliffs giving shelter. This was our dream. Not suitable for children, steep down in the water, but very nice and peaceful area to swim.
To get to it from Abram beach, go to the northern end of the beach, turn off the beach beside the villa and then climb the 120 odd steps up behind the villa. From there - pick up the track to the top of the cliff and walk till you get to the next bay - quite a hike but very pleasant with vineyards along the way.
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During several days in a row my contributors were (almost) alone. Only Greek people seem to know this beach, and the first who arrive set the standards for the day, textile or not…

You see the track if you drive so far you just can see a pyrgos (venetian castle from 17th century) and a red Fiat Panda wreck on the left hand side (this may not sound like much of a landmark but I wouldn't be surprised if it stayed there some time - indeed the Captain hears it was still a valid landmark in late 2003). There you turn left and drive CAREFULLY down the steep track - some work has been done on the road and it is said to be just about good enough for a normal car. There are two fierce sounding dogs halfway down, but if you stay in the middle of the road, they can't reach you.

It's about 30 mins drive from Naxos town on the coastline towards Apollon. And by foot it will probably take you at least an hour each way down to the shore.

One contributor describes this as the best beach on the island, especially if you don't like getting sand everywhere (I am sure we all know what he means). It is very nice for snorkelling. In some places my contributor could wade quite far out, and his daughter had an impressive collection of beautiful pebbles when we left. Only one other couple there on their visit, also nude.

But please keep this beach clean (like every beach) and show respect for the locals - the beach is big enough for many people if you behave like guests and not intruders.

There are numerous other secluded beaches which you can find if you have your own transport.