Agios Prokopios () is a seaside village on the island of

Naxos Naxos (; , ) is a Greek island belonging to the Cyclades island group. It is the largest island in the group. It was an important centre during the Bronze Age Cycladic Culture and in the Ancient Greek Archaic Period. The island is famous as ...

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. It is known for its beaches on the Aegean and is a favorite tourist attraction. At the 2021 census it numbered 182 residents.

Tourism

Agios Prokopios is a hot spot for tourists. Apart 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

heron Herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 75 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. Members of the genus ''Botaurus'' are referred to as bi ...

s are known to use the spot as a resting place before continuing their migratory flight to Africa. July 8 there is an annual religious feast in honour of Agios Prokopios.

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* Populated places in Naxos (regional unit) {{SAegean-geo-stub