Nikos Apartments and Studios

A family-run aparthotel on the seafront, Nikos Apartments and Studios suits divers who want the useful things close at hand rather than a resort built around grand promises. You get a kitchenette, a balcony, air conditioning and sea views in every room, with the beach just a short walk away.

The setup works particularly well when your holiday includes more than diving. You can keep drinks and simple provisions in the fridge, make tea or coffee when the day starts early, and retreat to your own balcony when you have had enough sun, salt and conversation. Families are welcome, and couples get the simpler pleasure of a sea view without needing to organise their entire evening around leaving the property.

You are in Agios Prokopios, Greece, with the property directly by the beach and Agios Prokopios Beach only a few metres away. Agia Anna Beach is about 300 metres away, while Plaka Beach is roughly 0.6 miles down the coast. This is the sort of location where a swim, a coffee and a return to your room do not require a transport plan.

Naxos Chora is about 2.8 miles away and Naxos Port about 3.1 miles, so the island’s main town and ferry connections remain within easy reach by car or bus. A bus stop sits directly in front of the property. For a change of scenery, the Traditional Greek Tavern Giannoulis is about 450 feet away, while Zafiris Bakery Cafe is roughly 200 metres away.

The island’s archaeological side is also close enough for a non-diving outing. The Archaeological Museum of Naxos and Naxos Castle are each about 2.6 miles away, with Portara around 2.8 miles from the property.

The room choice is less about collecting categories and more about deciding how much space and privacy your party needs. Couples can keep things straightforward with a double room and sea-view balcony, choosing either a king-size bed or two single beds. A triple room gives three guests a little more room to spread out, while the two-bedroom apartment is the sensible pick for a family or a group of up to five who would rather not arrange the holiday around one shared sleeping space.

Every room looks towards the sea, although the superior double room offers a side sea view rather than the fuller outlook of the deluxe rooms. Balconies give you somewhere to sit with a drink or let the evening air in, while soundproofing and soundproof rooms are useful details when you are ready for sleep rather than another soundtrack from the coast.

The practical kit is well suited to an independent diving holiday. Air conditioning helps after time in warm water and salty gear, and the kitchenette brings a fridge, hob, cookware, dining table and electric kettle. Private bathrooms have showers, towels, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries and hairdryers. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and daily housekeeping keeps the arrangement from turning into a domestic project.

The on-site restaurant serves local dishes, which gives you the option of eating without setting off again once you are back from the water. There is also an outdoor dining area, so the meal can stay connected to the coastal setting rather than being reduced to a plate in a closed room.

A snack bar and an on-site coffee house cover the less formal moments: coffee before an early start, something small when a full meal feels too ambitious, or a pause between the beach and the room. Room service and breakfast in the room are available, although no breakfast formula or breakfast timetable is given here.

The kitchenette is useful insurance for the gaps between meals. A fridge, stovetop, kitchenware and kettle let you handle simple provisions yourself, while the on-site minimarket saves you from turning every bottle of water or evening snack into a separate expedition. Special-diet menus can be requested, and packed lunches are available for days spent away from the property.

The main activity is wonderfully uncomplicated: walk to the beach, swim, snorkel or settle on the sand. A private beach area, sun terrace, patio, terrace and outdoor furniture give you several ways to stay outside without treating relaxation as a scheduled event. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for an additional charge, so factor that into your beach routine if you prefer a proper base rather than a towel and optimism.

When you want to move rather than lie still, fishing is available on site, and walking tours, cycling and hiking can be arranged as activities in the surrounding area. Bike hire is available, while car hire gives you more freedom to reach beaches and sights across Naxos. Horse riding is also available away from the property.

Evenings can remain quiet, with live sports broadcasts available, or become rather less quiet through evening entertainment and a nightclub or DJ. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00, which is a useful boundary for anyone whose ideal post-dive plan involves sleep rather than a late-night soundtrack.

Naxos Island National Airport is about 1.2 miles away, and the property offers an airport shuttle. The airport can also be reached on foot in roughly 23 minutes according to the local travel information, although luggage and Greek island heat may make that a theoretical rather than a heroic plan. Naxos Port is about 3.1 miles away. Car hire, bicycle rental, public transport tickets and shuttle services are available, with the bus stop directly outside the property.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time. Bring photo identification and a credit card for check-in. Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. Express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a tour desk and an on-site ATM are available, all useful when travel times do not line up neatly with room times.

Private parking is available on site and does not require a reservation. Wi-Fi is free in all areas. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, so choose accordingly if stairs are a concern. Children of any age are welcome, but children aged two and over are charged as adults; extra beds are not available, while cots depend on the accommodation selected. Smoking and parties are not permitted, and payment is by card rather than cash.

The available information does not set out a named environmental certification or a specific sustainability programme.