Aghios Prokopios can be planned from several perspectives: the beach, cycling route and public transport connections offer different points of reference for your stay. This means that choosing a location is not just a question of beach activities.
Beach: facilities and a quieter western section
Most of the beach is equipped with parasols and sun loungers. At the western edge, there is a quieter, less frequented section; the chapel of the same name stands there. When planning your beach time, you can choose between the mostly equipped area and the quieter western side. The layout may change over time; if a particular section is important to you, check the current situation before your visit.
Windsurfing, beach volleyball and pedal boats are available at Aghios Prokopios Beach. These options differ: windsurfing and pedal boats are water activities, while beach volleyball brings activity to the beach. If one of these offerings is a deciding factor in your plans, check locally before your visit to see whether it will be available during your trip. The section and the activity are two separate considerations: the activities are available at the beach, while the lower visitor numbers are associated with the western edge.
Cycling Route 6 between the church and the village
Cycling Route 6, “Bike to the Beaches!”, leads to the Church of Agios Prokopios. From there, it follows an unpaved path between salt pans and sand dunes to the village of Agios Prokopios. The church and the village are two named landmarks along the route. The unpaved surface applies to the section starting at the church and is a practical point to consider when planning. If you would like to include cycling in your stay, you can consider the route as a separate focus alongside beach activities.
For planning your day, the beach and cycling route are different components: for the beach, the section and available activity matter; for the cycling trip, the route between the church and village, including the unpaved path, is the key consideration. This makes it possible to weigh up beach time and a cycling trip as separate priorities.
Chapel and Kokkini Limni Salt Pan
The settlement of Agios Prokopios is named after the small chapel of Agios Prokopios. If you are also considering birdlife when choosing a location, Kokkini Limni Salt Pan offers a specific natural attraction: it often draws herons. The chapel provides a connection to the place’s name, while the salt pan offers a connection to nature—two more ways to experience the area.
Getting there and planning your routes
Regular public transport connects Aghios Prokopios with the port of Naxos and Chora. This is a separate consideration for getting there and planning your routes, alongside the beach and cycling route. While the cycling route continues from the church to the village, public transport connects the area with the port and Chora. Check the timetable for your travel dates, as frequency and service details may vary.
If Aghios Prokopios fits your travel plans, you can then look for hotels in the area. First, consider whether the beach, a cycling trip or the connection to the port and Chora will shape your stay.
Discover more destinations: Filoti, Agia Anna, Aperathos, Koufonisia, Chora, Donousa, Melanes, Iraklia
For the main travel overview: Naxos.
