Plate
€105
Hotel Avg
€125
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
5km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Naxos
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Naxos, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Cycladic tradition, endless olive groves, and mythological sunsets. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Naxos offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Naxos has excellent leisure infrastructure (6.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Naxos
Main advantages
- Extraordinary local gastronomy, considered among the best and freshest in the Cyclades.
- Much more affordable prices for menus and hotels than neighboring Mykonos or Santorini.
- Authentic Greek atmosphere featuring endless beaches and picturesque villages.
Points to keep in mind
- Naxos airport only operates small domestic flights, requiring a layover in Athens.
- Strong Meltemi winds in July and August which can impact outdoor banquets.
The style in Naxos
Dominant Style
Cycladic Rustic
Local Tradition
Photographic reportage at the Portara (Temple of Apollo) and toast with local Kitron liqueur
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Naxos
The Portara (Temple of Apollo)
The island's most famous monument, perfect for a magical sunset photo shoot.
Naxian Collection
Luxury villa complex offering an intimate and elegant setting with gourmet local food.
Medusa Beach Resort
Located on Plaka Beach, ideal for a relaxed and stylish reception by the sea.
Wedding traditions in Greece
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Stefana
Wedding crowns joined by a ribbon placed on the couple's heads and swapped three times.
Koufeta
Sugared almonds in odd numbers gifted to guests to symbolize the indivisibility of the marriage.
Legal requirements to marry in Greece
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Town Hall (Demarcheio)
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Publish a marriage notice in a local Greek newspaper at least 15 days prior.
- Submit the license application to the local town hall.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or Orthodox religious ceremony.
- Register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office (Lixiarchio) within 40 days.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Greece- Apostilled certificate of marital capacity officially translated into Greek.
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Copy of the local newspaper announcement.
How to get there from Greece
Main airports
Rail
Hellenic Train
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Athens · London · Rome
Typical vendors in Greece
What Greek couples ask most
Alojamiento para tu boda en Naxos
Precio medio: ~125€/noche
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Vuelos a Naxos
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Que hacer en Naxos
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Naxos cost?
The average plate is 105€. A complete wedding for 100 guests ranges between 20,000€ and 35,000€.
What is Kitron and how is it used in weddings?
It is a traditional citrus liqueur from Naxos made from citron leaves, served as a welcome drink or in signature cocktails.
How do guests travel to Naxos?
Most fly to Athens (ATH) and take a short connection flight or a fast ferry from Piraeus Port (3-4 hours).
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Wedding Weather in Naxos
Rain forecasting, average temperatures and 5-year history to organize your plan B in Naxos.
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