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Apollonas

Apollonas is a beautiful seaside village on the northeastern coast of Naxos, 36 km away from the island's capital. It has been inhabited since antiquity and in the old days served as the main port from which Naxos marble was exported. Remnants of the ancient port have been found at Marmara. The main attraction of the village is the unfinished 10.5-meter ancient marble statue (Kouros) of Apollo, lying in a supine position just a few meters outside the entrance of the village. The statue which dates back to the 6th century BC is believed to represent the god Dionysus. North and west of the village extend ancient marble quarries while on the top of the hill there are ruins of the prehistoric fort of Kalogeros.

In recent years, Apollonas, the typical Cycladic village with the white-washed houses has been developed into a tourist resort. Small hotels, rooms to let and a beautiful sandy beach lined with taverns and cafes make it an ideal place for relaxing breaks and as a base for exploring the surrounding area. Agios Ioannis is the patron saint of the settlement, celebrated on August 29. The day before a big traditional feast takes place in the taverns of the village. On June 28th the village holds the annual Fisherman’s Feast.