Alyko Beach & Cedar Forest
Αλυκό
A protected juniper forest peninsula with bays on either side and an unfinished abandoned hotel covered in street art. It is a popular photo spot.
Alyko is a protected peninsula of cedar (Phoenician juniper) forest on the southwest coast of Naxos. The trees extend down to the dunes and a few small sandy bays, and the water is clear, making it good for snorkelling and swimming. On the peninsula stands the skeleton of a hotel that was abandoned in the 1960s when the area was designated a protected zone. Its walls are covered with graffiti by artists including WD, which makes it a unique open-air gallery. There are no facilities and no shade, so bring your own water. It is about 20 km from Chora and can be reached by bus or car in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mikri Vigla
- Temple of Demeter (Gyroulas)
- Plaka Beach
- Bazeos Tower
- Agia Anna Beach
- Sanctuary of Dionysus at Yria
- Agios Prokopios Beach
- Kouros of Flerio