Firsts and international distinctions in international travel and information media, in view of the new tourist season, Naxos and Small Cyclades, as a result of journalistic missions and cooperation between the Municipality and the GNTO offices Scandinavia and Great Britain, as stressed in a related statement.
The mountainous landscape of the largest island of the Cyclades, the impressive nature, the centuries-old churches, the imposing castle and the traditional way of life in the villages were the reasons why Naxos recently topped the list of the best Greek islands for Danish travellers according to the most popular Danish magazine, Vagabond. In the first positions of the list, one can also find the Koufonisia that fascinate with their turquoise waters and the impressive caves their.
In the same vein, the international British newspaper also sent out its optimistic message for the new season, Evening Standard, which placed Naxos at the top of the ranking of the 20 most impressive Greek islands that has not ceased to receive thousands of visits and «clicks» from the British travel public.
At the same time, the gastronomic tradition and evolution, highlighted in a special list and the National Geographic of Great Britain. According to the impressive article, Naxos rightly occupies the second place after Crete among the nine best gastronomic destinations in Greece proposed for the summer of 2021. As stated in the list, the unique cheese products, the olive oil of exceptional quality and the pure raw materials, offer Naxos self-sufficiency and gastronomic culture.
«Despite the adversity, we are receiving optimistic signals that show a trend for a significant increase in tourism compared to last year's data. For the next period, we have even invited international television productions to experience and convey the experience of quality holidays in Naxos and Small Cyclades», said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism, Vangelis Katsaras on the current situation on the islands.
