The Temple of Apollo, or Portara, was an ancient Greek temple in Naxos, dedicated to the god Apollo. The temple was constructed in the 6th century …
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Jan 12, 2025
Less-touristy island with great restaurants, mostly uncrowded beaches, and some of the friendliest child-welcoming residents in Greece. Well-served by the local ferries. The town is charming and the …Full review by 536aym
Oct 18, 2024
Iconic symbol of Naxos. It comes into view as the ferry arrives into port. To reach it, you have to walk on a footpath leading to the temple with the sea on both sides. Beware of sea sprays on a wind…Full review by martin L
Oct 13, 2024
Not much to see up close, you can walk to it or just zoom in with your camera. Similar to most of the ancient artifacts, it is a sight to behold.Full review by paninimom
Are you allowed to climb on the ruins? Would it be possible to propose to my girlfriend underneath the Temple of Apollo in September?
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The ruined temple gateway is fenced off. You could not actually stand in the gateway. You could get to within a few metres of it. It would be a very romantic place even so - good luck!
Hello, do you think it's possible to ride ATV's to the location of the Portara? My bf and I are staying at Hotel Naxos Resort and I am trying to figure out if our best option is to hike there, or ride the ATV's. Not up the cliff obvi, but just to get there. Did you guys see/ come across other people doing this?
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Last month when we were in Naxos we saw someone riding an ATV on the street directly beside the main port where the parking is. Right beside the Portara. You could at the very …
Last month when we were in Naxos we saw someone riding an ATV on the street directly beside the main port where the parking is. Right beside the Portara. You could at the very least, ride them to the port and park, and then walk along the pier to the hill where the Portara is located!
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