# Portara, Naxos

> The monumental marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo begun around 530 BC, standing on the islet of Palatia at the entrance to Naxos harbour.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-portara-naxos/

The monumental marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo begun around 530 BC, standing on the islet of Palatia at the entrance to Naxos harbour. A paved footpath leads out from the waterfront, and the spot is known for its sunsets.

- **Nearest town:** Naxos, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.1102, 25.3723

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July. (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

- [Naoussa, Paros](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-naoussa-paros/) – 12 km
- [Lefkes and the Byzantine Road, Paros](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-lefkes/) – 13 km
- [Apiranthos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-apiranthos/) – 14 km
- [Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-apollonas-kouros/) – 17 km

## FAQs

### Where is Portara, Naxos?

Portara, Naxos is in Naxos, Greece, at GPS 37.1102, 25.3723. It is about 175 km from Athens.

### Can you camp near Portara, Naxos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Naxos Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Portara, Naxos?

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

### What is there to see near Portara, Naxos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Naoussa, Paros (12 km), Lefkes and the Byzantine Road, Paros (13 km), Apiranthos (14 km) and Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos (17 km).

### When is the best time to visit Portara, Naxos?

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