Iraklia is a small island, northeast of Naxos with 120 inhabitants, spread over two small villages (Panagia and Agios Georgios). It is part of the archipelago of small Cyclades, consisting of six small islands (Iraklia, Schinoussa, Donoussa, Kato Koufonissia, Pano Koufonissia and Keros).

All were inhabited during Antiquity, but were subsequently deserted, then recolonized by Amorgos inhabitants from the 18th century. Nowadays, only Iraklia, Schinoussa, Donoussa and Pano Koufonissi are inhabited.

The most famous, largest and most impressive beach on Iraklia is Livadi, a long sandy beach with crystal clear water. However, the beach of Agios Georgios becomes more popular because of its proximity to the port. Other beaches are accessible in caique. The village of Panagia, in the center of the island, is reachable on foot, at the end of a road 4 km long that runs along the sea and passes by the beach of Livadi.

Do not miss:
The beach of Livadi and the cave of Agios Giorgos