Additional information:
Orkos Beachvilla is the corner house of 4 holiday villas. Between the newly created garden and the small bathing coves runs an unpaved coastal road. Various well-stocked shops can be found within walking distance in the hamlet of Mikri Vigla (1.5 km) and in the neighbouring villages (Vivlos, Glinado, etc.) as well as a range of traditional Greek taverns. For general freedom and mobility car rental is essential. By car Naxos town or the airport of Naxos can be reached in about 20 minutes. The olive groves covered Tragéa plateau, in midst of high mountains, is the ideal place for hiking. Mt Zas is with 1001 m the highest mountain in the Cyclades, a wild limestone massif. Hikers find many interesting paths to discover the island on foot, worthwhile in spring and autumn; particularly during the spring season (mid April to mid May) when the island is covered with flowers. For mountain bikers the island offers many donkey paths and unpaved roads.
Interior / Exterior:
Interior: All bedrooms are equipped with an additional fan. Exterior: The recently planted large garden with small marble pebbles is sloping gently towards the sea and gives the house and grounds certain spaciousness. The small herb garden in front of the kitchen terrace leaves the air aromatic and ads a Mediterranean touch to the dishes. To reach the small bathing coves in front of the house, you only have to pass through the garden and cross the unpaved coastal road. The roof terrace offers from sunrise to sunset uninterrupted panoramic views over the bay of Orkos, the entire length of Plaka beach, the agricultural area and the nearby island of Paros. Built-in stone benches and wooden chairs invite to stay for a while.
Beaches:
60 meters from the house there are several small sandy and rocky coves ideal for bathing. 250 meters from the house towards north starts the white sandy beach of Plaka. South of Naxos town are many of the magical and famous white, sandy beaches on a length of approx. 20 km (Agia Anna, Maragas, Plaka, Kastraki). Mikri Vigla, 1.5 km southwest of Orkos, is a surfer’s paradise. The beach south of the impressive promontory (Cape Mikri Vigla) – called Sachara - stretches over 3 km until Kastraki. The beach north of the promontory – called Parthena - is excellent for wind- and kite surfing and nearly reaches up to Orkos.
Other Activities:
windsurfing, kitesurfing
