Azur Mare

Azur Mare is a small apartment-style property in the Potamias area of Naxos, positioned along the coastal stretch that runs south of Naxos Town (Naxos Chora). It offers self-catered studio apartments — the kind of setup that suits travelers who want a home base rather than a hotel room, with the freedom to cook, keep their own hours, and stay a week without feeling like they're living out of a suitcase.

The property sits at coordinates placing it close to the coastal road between Naxos Town and the beaches of Agios Prokopios, putting a good stretch of the island's most-visited shoreline within easy reach.

What to Expect

Azur Mare operates as an aparthotel, with individual studio units that include a private bathroom and kitchen facilities — useful on an island where eating out every meal adds up quickly. Snippets from guest reviews mention a well-equipped kitchen and a balcony, which on this part of Naxos typically means a view toward the sea or the low coastal hills. The property has been described as comfortable and clean, and its small scale — evidenced by the modest number of ratings — suggests a quieter, more personal experience than a large resort.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The nearest cultural landmark, the Mitropolis Museum in Naxos Town, is roughly a 14-minute walk, which gives a useful sense of how close the property sits to the main town without being in the middle of its busiest streets.

How to Get There

Potamias sits just south of Naxos Town along the coastal road (roughly following the route toward Agios Prokopios). If you're arriving by ferry at the port of Naxos Chora, a taxi from the port takes under 10 minutes; the stand is directly at the port exit. The local KTEL bus runs along this coastal stretch toward Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna — useful if you plan to spend time at the beaches without renting a vehicle. By car, Azur Mare is straightforward to reach from the main coastal road, and parking in this area is generally easier than in the old town. If you're renting a scooter or ATV — common choices on Naxos — the road south from town is flat and well-paved.

Best Time to Visit

Naxos has one of the longest reliable seasons in the Cyclades, running from late April through October. July and August bring the highest temperatures (regularly above 30°C) and the most visitors, particularly at the nearby beaches. For self-catered stays, shoulder season — May, June, and September — tends to offer better value, quieter roads, and produce markets in Naxos Town with a fuller selection of local goods. The island's famously strong summer winds (the meltemi) can make outdoor dining on a balcony breezy in July and August, which some guests welcome as natural air conditioning.

Tips for Visiting

• Book directly by phone if you prefer to ask specific questions about unit layout or balcony orientation; the contact number is +30 697 210 5221.
• Stock up in Naxos Town before settling in — the town has well-supplied supermarkets and a daily market with local cheese, olives, and vegetables, all of which make self-catered stays considerably more interesting.
• Request a sea-facing unit if available; on this stretch of coast the difference between a garden-side and a sea-side balcony is significant.
• Bring or rent a vehicle if you plan to explore the interior villages (Halki, Filoti, Apeiranthos) — public buses cover the coast well but inland routes are less frequent.
• Check in arrangements in advance — small aparthotels on Naxos sometimes have unstaffed reception outside peak hours; confirming arrival time avoids delays.

What's Nearby

The beaches of Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna are within a few kilometers south, both accessible on foot along the coastal path or by bus. Naxos Town itself — with its Venetian kastro, the Portara on the islet of Palatia, and a concentrated stretch of tavernas and cafes around the harbor — is walkable in under 20 minutes. The Mitropolis Museum, housed in the remains of an early Christian basilica near the town center, is about 14 minutes on foot and worth an hour of any itinerary that includes the old town.