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Port of Náxos

GRJNX🇬🇷Greece

Port Location

About Port of Náxos

Also known as: Naxos Harbour

This port serves the island of Naxos in the Aegean Sea. It is a small, fully sheltered harbor primarily handling passenger ferries and local cargo vessels.

Background
Naxos is a Greek island belonging to the Cyclades island group. It is the largest island in the group. The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos City, with 8,897 inhabitants out of the total 20,578 in the island. The main villages are Filoti, Apiranthos, Vivlos, Agios Arsenios, Koronos and Glynado. It was an important centre during the Bronze Age Cycladic Culture and in the Ancient Greek Archaic Period. The island is famous as a source of emery, a rock rich in corundum, which until modern times was one of the best abrasives available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
42980 →
GeoNames ID
9855438 →
Wikidata
Q188527 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.naxos.gr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRJNX
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
37.1072°
Longitude
25.3720°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Náxos?+
The approach to Náxos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kórakas Lighthouse at 7.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Ágios Fokás (11.5 NM W), Ákra Kaloteroúsa (22 NM E), Míkonos District Lighthouses (23.1 NM N), Íos (24.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Náxos?+
The Port of Náxos is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Náxos?+
You can track vessels near Náxos (GRJNX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GRJNX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Náxos?+
The Port of Náxos operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.