Blue Harmony Apartments

Blue Harmony Apartments is a family-run property sitting 120 metres from Plaka Beach, one of the longest sandy stretches on Naxos. With a 4.9-star rating from nearly 150 guests, it consistently ranks among the best-reviewed self-catering options on the island — and the location alone explains much of that loyalty. Plaka's blue-flag-calibre sands and shallow turquoise water are practically on the doorstep.

The property is built in a low-rise Cycladic style that fits the surrounding landscape of white walls, cedar-backed dunes, and open Aegean sky. Accommodation ranges from compact studios suited to solo travellers or couples up to larger units that work for families, all with fully equipped kitchens for self-catering flexibility.

What to Expect

Units at Blue Harmony are set up for genuine independence: each has a kitchen with the basics you need to avoid eating out every night, which matters when you're staying somewhere this close to the beach and want to keep things relaxed. The superior studios on the upper floor open onto two balconies with direct Aegean Sea views — you can watch the light change over the water from breakfast through sunset.

The property follows active environmental management practices: renewable energy sources, biological wastewater treatment, and ongoing efforts to reduce the operation's footprint. For travellers who factor sustainability into accommodation choices, this is a meaningful differentiator rather than a marketing claim.

Reception is staffed around the clock, so late ferry arrivals — common on Naxos — are not a problem. The team is owner-operated, which typically means more direct, attentive service than a chain property of similar size.

How to Get There

Plaka Beach lies roughly 8 km south of Naxos Town (Chora) along the coastal road. From the port, the most straightforward option is to rent a car or scooter — the drive takes about 15 minutes and parking is available near the property. A taxi from Naxos Town port costs around €15–20 depending on the time of day.

During summer, the KTEL bus service runs a coastal route from Naxos Town through Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, and down to Plaka; check the current timetable at the KTEL office near the port, as frequency increases significantly in July and August. The bus stop for Plaka is a short walk from the apartments.

Arriving by ferry, Naxos Town is the only port on the island, with daily connections from Piraeus, Paros, Mykonos, and Santorini.

Best Time to Visit

Plaka is best visited between late May and early October. July and August bring the highest temperatures — reliably 28–35°C — along with the Meltemi wind, which keeps the heat manageable and keeps the Aegean a vivid blue. Plaka gets busy in peak summer, but its sheer length (over 4 km) means it never feels as crowded as shorter beaches closer to Chora.

June and September offer the best balance: warm water, fewer visitors, and lower accommodation rates. For the calmest sea conditions, mornings at Plaka are typically wind-free before the afternoon Meltemi picks up.

Tips for Visiting

• Book early for July and August. A 4.9-star property with under 150 reviews suggests a small inventory; rooms here fill quickly once summer demand kicks in.
• Rent wheels from Naxos Town. Having a car or scooter unlocks the mountain villages — Halki, Filoti, Apeiranthos — and the less-visited western beaches like Pyrgaki, all reachable within 30 minutes.
• Use the kitchen. The local supermarket in Plaka village and the produce market in Naxos Town make self-catering genuinely worthwhile. Naxian potatoes, local cheese (graviera, arseniko), and fresh fish from the port are worth cooking with.
• Bring a sun umbrella or confirm rental. Plaka has beach-bar sections with loungers but also long stretches of open sand — confirm what's closest to the property.
• Contact the property directly. Email ([email protected]) or call (+30 694 502 8840) to ask about specific unit availability and views before booking through a third-party platform.

What's Nearby

Plaka sits at the southern end of Naxos's western beach corridor. The beach bars and tavernas of Agia Anna are about 3 km north, with a slightly livelier atmosphere and several fish restaurants overlooking the water. The small fishing port of Agia Anna also runs summer boat trips to smaller nearby beaches.

Further inland, the marble-rich Tragaea valley — a plateau of olive groves, Byzantine churches, and traditional villages — is about 20 minutes by car. The tower-house village of Halki, with its distillery producing Kitron liqueur from citron leaves, makes an easy half-day excursion from Plaka. Naxos Town's Venetian Kastro, archaeological museum, and the Portara temple gateway are also worth an evening visit when the light is good.