Mikri Vigla Beach
Mikri Vigla Beach
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,513 contributions
    Amazing beach but the jelly fish
    The Mikri Vigla counts as one of the best Naxos beaches and it certainly is. Water is crystal clear, turquoise and shallow. There're plenty of bars to rent sunbeds for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, at the beginning of September there were many jelly fish which was quite unusual according to the locals, so they spoilt our impression.
    Visited September 2021
    Written November 21, 2021
  • Caroline G
    Santa Monica, California30 contributions
    Beach fabulous taverna on beach the Mikri Vigla fantastic sun beds too expensive
    Fabulous beach loved it and the tavernas …. But I thought the sun beds were expensive I find they usually charge 20 euros for two beds together or 10 if you are on your own here they charge 20 per bed 40 for two of you and if you come snd only take one bed they ask for 40 !! Thought that was expensive but all else fabulous the Mikri Vigla taverna is a must !! We went there four out our five evenings and beach beautiful !!! Turquoise and so so clear yiu could see the fish
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 8, 2023
  • sandy cytray
    Province of Rome, Italy3 contributions
    kite lovers
    Like all Naxian beaches Vigla is amazing although too crowded in Augast...It's a beach for surfers and kite lovers because of the waves....So do not expect waters like Agios Prokopios .... But it's worth visiting because of its wild beauty
    Visited August 2021
    Written August 12, 2021
  • Nikolaos P
    Athens, Greece16 contributions
    So unique!!!
    After visiting almost all beaches in Naxos, we are certain this is the best. It’s a place to relax and enjoy swimming. We booked Naxian Breeze rooms. The noise from nearby construction was unbearable....until we found this little paradise! If you like privacy, this is the place for you!!
    Visited June 2020
    Written July 9, 2020
  • Shellyakiroff
    Newmarket, Canada35 contributions
    Don’t Miss This Beach
    One of the best beaches in Naxos. About 25 min drive down the coast from the main town. Drive is beautiful along the coast and through the local villages. Lots of places to stop and enjoy the water and scenery. Mikri Vigla was beautiful with lots of chairs and amenities if needed (7 euros for 2). The beach goes for miles and swimming is awesome. Water is deep enough to enjoy with some waves to make it fun. You see Catamarans stop by off the coast and have people enjoy the beautiful blue waters. There is one taverna on the beach that has everything you could want. Lunch doesn’t start til 1pm but it opens earlier for drinks and coffees. Great day at Mikri Vigla beach.
    Visited September 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 24, 2021
  • Britt Rann Veig
    Stockholm, Sweden4 contributions
    Clean waters!
    Nice and clean beach. Its organize too... the cafe bar has many nice juices and smoothies ! Very nice place!
    Visited June 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2019
  • Johnsid1
    Los Angeles, California58 contributions
    One of the best beaches in Naxos
    Naxos has many nice beaches but this one is tops. Mikri Viglia is on the south west side of Naxos (just further south from Plaka beach). This part of the island is more rural and you'll find quite a few dirt roads which give you access to the beaches. Don't be concerned about the road conditions. They're perfectly fine. There are a number of beaches in the area and you can swim wherever you like. On one side of the bay where the wind is in full force you'll find many doing parasailing and windsurfing. The other side of side of the bay which is further south is completely protected from the wind and the waters are very calm. The water is crystal clear with different shades of aqua and blue. The sand is fine and clean. There are chairs and umbrella services and the Taverna named after the beach Mikri Vigla Restaurant offers great food. The beach also offers a couple of small coves and interesting rock formations from which to jump off into the aqua water. Enjoy!
    Visited September 2018
    Written October 4, 2018
  • Robert Harris
    Plymouth, United Kingdom404 contributions
    Accessible by bus
    The number 15 bus from Naxos Town will take you here in 40 minutes for 2.5 euros single. The bus timetable varies throughout the season. When we went (Sept 23) the first bus was 11am and the last return 5.30pm, check before you leave you have to pre purchase your tickets from the kiosk at the port, Best buy return tickets at the same time. The beach is excellent, with a good taverna and beds 5 euro for 2 + umbrella.
    Visited September 2015
    Traveled with family
    Written September 23, 2015
  • Anouchka43
    London, United Kingdom52 contributions
    A clean, protected beach
    This is our favourite place to swim in Naxos. The beach is in a charming cove so that it is possible to have a proper swim rather than exercise jumping waves. The shallows are long enough to make it safe for young families and the walk from this beach to Kastraki is breathtakingly beautiful. I hesitate to review this because I would hate to see the privacy and purity of it all spoiled by trampling hordes but it would be ungenerous not to give credit where credit is due.
    Visited September 2015
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 14, 2015
  • bluebell98
    Marion, Massachusetts294 contributions
    Windy day beach fun
    It’s been extremely windy this week here. We found that if you go to the far end of this beach by the rocks, the wind is tolerable. Pretty rock formations make for interesting snorkeling, rock jumping and act as a wind break. Very pretty beach.
    Visited August 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written August 31, 2019
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Nikolaos P
Athens, Greece16 contributions
Jun 2020
After visiting almost all beaches in Naxos, we are certain this is the best. It’s a place to relax and enjoy swimming. We booked Naxian Breeze rooms. The noise from nearby construction was unbearable....until we found this little paradise!
If you like privacy, this is the place for you!!
Written July 9, 2020
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Shellyakiroff
Newmarket, Canada35 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
One of the best beaches in Naxos. About 25 min drive down the coast from the main town. Drive is beautiful along the coast and through the local villages. Lots of places to stop and enjoy the water and scenery. Mikri Vigla was beautiful with lots of chairs and amenities if needed (7 euros for 2). The beach goes for miles and swimming is awesome. Water is deep enough to enjoy with some waves to make it fun. You see Catamarans stop by off the coast and have people enjoy the beautiful blue waters. There is one taverna on the beach that has everything you could want. Lunch doesn’t start til 1pm but it opens earlier for drinks and coffees. Great day at Mikri Vigla beach.
Written September 25, 2021
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Britt Rann Veig
Stockholm, Sweden4 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Nice and clean beach. Its organize too... the cafe bar has many nice juices and smoothies ! Very nice place!
Written June 19, 2019
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Johnsid1
Los Angeles, CA58 contributions
Sep 2018
Naxos has many nice beaches but this one is tops. Mikri Viglia is on the south west side of Naxos (just further south from Plaka beach). This part of the island is more rural and you'll find quite a few dirt roads which give you access to the beaches. Don't be concerned about the road conditions. They're perfectly fine. There are a number of beaches in the area and you can swim wherever you like. On one side of the bay where the wind is in full force you'll find many doing parasailing and windsurfing. The other side of side of the bay which is further south is completely protected from the wind and the waters are very calm. The water is crystal clear with different shades of aqua and blue. The sand is fine and clean. There are chairs and umbrella services and the Taverna named after the beach Mikri Vigla Restaurant offers great food.
The beach also offers a couple of small coves and interesting rock formations from which to jump off into the aqua water. Enjoy!
Written October 4, 2018
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Robert Harris
Plymouth, UK404 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
The number 15 bus from Naxos Town will take you here in 40 minutes for 2.5 euros single. The bus timetable varies throughout the season. When we went (Sept 23) the first bus was 11am and the last return 5.30pm, check before you leave you have to pre purchase your tickets from the kiosk at the port, Best buy return tickets at the same time. The beach is excellent, with a good taverna and beds 5 euro for 2 + umbrella.
Written September 23, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Anouchka43
London, UK52 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
This is our favourite place to swim in Naxos. The beach is in a charming cove so that it is possible to have a proper swim rather than exercise jumping waves. The shallows are long enough to make it safe for young families and the walk from this beach to Kastraki is breathtakingly beautiful. I hesitate to review this because I would hate to see the privacy and purity of it all spoiled by trampling hordes but it would be ungenerous not to give credit where credit is due.
Written October 14, 2015
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bluebell98
Marion, MA294 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
It’s been extremely windy this week here. We found that if you go to the far end of this beach by the rocks, the wind is tolerable. Pretty rock formations make for interesting snorkeling, rock jumping and act as a wind break. Very pretty beach.
Written August 31, 2019
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Darrick C
Singapore, Singapore253 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
In Naxos and visited several beaches. This is by far the cleanest beach with very clear water. Along the beach, one could get a set of 2 sun beds with umbrella from any of the hotels, cafes or beach club there. We got the sun beds at €8 for a set at Vera Club Resort and you could get 2 pool towels from them and able to use their shower facility. It is beside Thalasea Surf Beach Bar Restaurant.
Written July 26, 2017
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lcap988
Saronida, Greece1,236 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
In a sense, this is a continuation of the Kastraki beach, but if we can say that Kastraki beach is very good, this last part of the beach (approx the last 2 km, before the Mikri Vigla) is absolutely superb, with its almost white and fine sand, christal clear sea water and not so, so many people. There are a few organized sun umbrellas and even a small beach tavern. This beach is just meant for a perfect relax!
Written August 30, 2016
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Reena S
London2 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
It has a big hilly rock which shelters it from the winds, the waters are crystal and there is only one crop of umbrellas which makes it feel select. Local Greeks seem to use it a lot too which suggests that it is one of the best on the island.
Written August 7, 2012
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