# Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos

> An unfinished archaic marble statue about 10.7 m tall, left lying in an ancient quarry above Apollonas, probably because it was too heavy to move.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-apollonas-kouros/

An unfinished archaic marble statue about 10.7 m tall, left lying in an ancient quarry above Apollonas, probably because it was too heavy to move. The quarry lies up an unpaved road above the village; park carefully, as the roadside edge is deep, and walk the short rise.

- **Nearest town:** Apollonas, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.1792, 25.5482

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Central Cyclades: Mykonos, Delos, Paros, Naxos and Amorgos](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-central-cyclades/)

## Nearby

- [Apiranthos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-apiranthos/) – 12 km
- [Portara, Naxos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-portara-naxos/) – 17 km
- [Naoussa, Paros](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-naoussa-paros/) – 28 km
- [Lefkes and the Byzantine Road, Paros](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-lefkes/) – 30 km

## FAQs

### Where is Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos?

Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos is in Apollonas, Greece, at GPS 37.1792, 25.5482. It is about 184 km from Athens.

### Can you camp near Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Naxos Camping, about 19 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos?

Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Cyclades: Mykonos, Delos, Paros, Naxos and Amorgos.

### What is there to see near Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Apiranthos (12 km), Portara, Naxos (17 km), Naoussa, Paros (28 km) and Lefkes and the Byzantine Road, Paros (30 km).

### When is the best time to visit Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)