6.5 km
Its historic origins date back to 735 a.C. when a group of colonies disembarked at Capo Schisò and founded the first Greek colonies in Sicily, known as  Naxos.  It achieved a symbolic importance thanks to its altar dedicated to Apollo Archegetes that became a symbol  for ambassadors returning in patria. In the 1800's its territory developed economic importance thanks to its abundance of fish, wrought iron, manufacturing of vases and tiles, agriculture, and extraction of essences from citrus plants for use in distilled beverages.
Today, the  Naxos' Gardens are known for its tourism.  Its splendid geographic position is one of the most beautiful and frequented of Sicily.