Agios Prokopios (Greek: Άγιος Προκόπιος) is a seaside village on the island of Naxos, Greece. It is known for its beaches on the Aegean and is a favorite tourist attraction.[1][2][3]
At the 2021 census it numbered 182 residents.[4]
Tourism
editAgios Prokopios is hot spot for tourists, appart from the long sandy beaches, the village itself has a small church. Not far from it is a resort place by the name of Stelida. The "Red Lake" is another attraction near the village; flocks of herons are known to use the spot as a resting place before continuing their migratory flight to Africa.[3]
July 8 there is an annual religious feast in honour of Agios Prokopios.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Agios Prokopios". Naxos Beaches. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Agios Prokopios beach, Naxos". Naxos Greece. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ a b c "A Short Guide to Agios Prokopios, Naxos' Most Popular Beach". The Common Wanderer. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "Ágios Prokópios (Dímos Náxou Kai Mikrón Kykládon, South Aegean, Greece) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
External links
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