Agios Prokopios in Naxos, Greece
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Agios Prokopios

Naxos, Greece•Aegean Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
Photo: Jules Verne Times Two (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.59/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
23.8°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€40/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Shallow & Gentle
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Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry

Mild Chop
Calm & Glassy
Moderate Cross-Breeze & Light ChopCove aspect: Faces S (180°) · Wind: W (270°)
Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming.
Significant Wave Height
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Optimal Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · CROSS-SHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)

Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass

Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind Direction
Cove Faces S (180°)
NESW
Cross-shore Breeze • Mild surface chop along the bay
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
S (180°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 90°
Spatial Geometry: Breeze out of W blows obliquely across the S-facing cove, generating manageable lateral drift.
Morning Coastal Brief for Agios Prokopios: Minimal chop, safe for wading, snorkeling and paddleboarding. Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology

Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology

30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Naxos, Greece
Ideal Swimming
Early August
23.8°C
Air ~34°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
20.0°C Bather ThresholdJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 23.8°C
MonthSea Surface TempAir TempThermal Category
January16.2°C20°CCrisp & Bracing
February15.8°C21°CCrisp & Bracing
March15.9°C23°CCrisp & Bracing
April16.5°C26°CCrisp & Bracing
May18.4°C29°CCrisp & Bracing
June21.5°C32°CRefreshing
July23.1°C34°CIdeal Swimming
August23.8°C34°CIdeal Swimming
September23.2°C32°CIdeal Swimming
October21.3°C29°CRefreshing
November19.0°C25°CRefreshing
December17.1°C22°CCrisp & Bracing
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 10 Jun – 19 Oct (>21°C) · 131 days
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🏖️ Agios Prokopios (Naxos, Greece) 🌊 Water temperature: 23.8°C ⛱️ Beach access: 65% free public sand • Sunbeds: €15–€35 🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces S (sheltered from N winds) 📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/agios-prokopios-gr/
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EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC

Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards

Status: ExcellentCertified Blue Flag
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Excellent Quality
Monitored across the official European bathing season.

Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.8 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Agios Prokopios

A long, gently shelving strand of white sand and turquoise water repeatedly ranked among Greece's very best beaches.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records
•Access: Situated ~4 km southwest of Naxos Town (Chora), directly reachable by public bus, road, or bicycle.
•Protected Status / Environment: Regularly awarded Blue Flag eco-label; bordered by protected coastal sand dunes and salt pans.
•Notable Feature: Expansive coarse golden sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters sheltered from northerly meltemi winds.
Official Tourism Authorities:visitgreece.grnaxos.gr

Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index

Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights

Balanced Concession Mix
Free Public Sand (65%)Private Concessions (35%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
€15low season→€35August peak
Daily set (2 loungers + umbrella). Front-row loungers may command premium surcharges.
Towel Bather Guidance
Regulated municipal umbrellas alongside spacious free public sectors. Ample towel space available.
Legal Shoreline Rights: Under Greek Law 5092/2024, at least 50% of the shoreline must remain unleased for free public towel placement.

Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure

Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.

Local Verified Logistics

Parking Payment & Rates

Free Parking
Free Verge / Unpaved Roadside

Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.

Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows

Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight

Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.

Footwear & Karst Protection

Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)

Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms
No
Showers
No
Free Parking
Yes
Food / Tavernas
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Dog Friendly
Yes
Lifeguard on Duty
Yes
Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals
Yes
Natural Cliff/Pine Shade
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Snorkeling & Watersports
Yes
Nudist / FKK Friendly
No

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Naxos. Accessible via regional coastal roads (37.077°N, 25.363°E).

•Warm, shallow and calm.
•A long white-sand beach near Naxos town, backed by salt lagoons.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Naxos, Greece.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Agios Prokopios

What is the water temperature at Agios Prokopios?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Agios Prokopios averages 23.8°C (75°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Agios Prokopios?

Agios Prokopios is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Naxos, Greece.

Is Agios Prokopios good for families with kids?

Yes, Agios Prokopios is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Agios Prokopios?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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