Naxos Bazeos Tower

Location: Sangri

Bazeos Tower in Sangri is one of the most prominent sights in Naxos, located on the main road that connects the Chora with the mountainous villages of Halki and Filoti. Dating back to the 17th century, the tower was built in this particular location to provide safety to its residents from frequent pirate attacks.

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Originally, Bazeos Tower served as the monastery of Timios Stavros (True Cross) but was gradually abandoned during the 19th century.
Later on, it came to the ownership of the Bazeos family, which kept the tower as their summer residence until the last descendant decided to restore the tower into a space suitable for hosting cultural events.

Every summer since 2001, the renowned Naxos Festival at Bazeos Tower takes place, hosting contemporary works of art as well as happenings of cultural interest.
 

How to get there

The Bazeos Tower is located in Sangri village.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport, or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 22850 25835, 0030 22850 24829, or booking your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere's the option of renting a car and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a rental car allows visitors to discover Bazeos Tower and many other places of interest at their own pace.

Public transport: The central bus station of the island is located at the Port of Naxos. There are several buses from Chora to Sangri during the day. Lines 2, 6, and 7 are those that reach Sangri. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop at every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination in advance.