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Agia Anna is the one with a village attached: a small harbour, a strip of tavernas and rooms directly behind the sand, and enough life to eat where you swim.
What it is like
Soft sand, calm shallow water, and a compact beach that fills more visibly than its longer neighbours because there is less of it. Loungers and umbrellas cover much of the front in season, with free stretches at the edges.
The wind matters here, as everywhere on this coast: when the meltemi blows, the west coast catches it, and the water goes from glassy to choppy in an afternoon.
How it compares with its neighbours
- Agios Prokopios, north, is longer and busier, with the most facilities of the three.
- Agia Anna is the small, sociable middle, best if you want food and rooms at the sand.
- Plaka, south, is the long quiet one, with far fewer buildings and the island’s naturist end further down.
You can walk between them along the shore, which is the easiest way to decide which one you actually want.
Getting there
Buses run from Naxos Town down this coast frequently in season, and it is a short drive or a long walk from the town. Parking behind the beach is limited in August.
For where these beaches sit in a trip, where to stay in Naxos sets out the town-versus-beach decision, and best beaches in Naxos covers the rest of the island.
Practical notes
- Shade is rented or brought; the natural cover is thin.
- Food is a step away, which is the main practical advantage over Plaka.
- The harbour end has small boats and is less good for swimming than the open sand.
Last checked August 2026. Bus routes and seasonal facilities change - see our editorial policy.
Common questions
What is the difference between Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios?
Agios Prokopios is longer and busier with more facilities; Agia Anna is smaller, with a village, harbour and tavernas immediately behind the sand.
Is Agia Anna good for families?
Yes. The water is shallow and calm in normal conditions, and food, shade and rooms are all at the beach.
Can you walk from Agia Anna to Plaka beach?
Yes, along the shore. The beaches run into each other, and the walk is the simplest way to compare them.
How do you get to Agia Anna from Naxos Town?
By frequent seasonal bus, by car in a few minutes, or on foot if you do not mind the distance.
Is Agia Anna windy?
It can be. The west coast catches the meltemi, which turns calm water choppy on windy days.
Next
Read best beaches in Naxos, Plaka beach, or where to stay in Naxos.