Naxos - Peaceful Island life
Itinerary (3 nights, 2 full days) and Notes
Naxos is one of the less touristy islands; relatively quiet; stayed at a wonderful hotel with water view, nice owners; wandered the maze of street of the old town of Naxos; ate at some amazing restaurants (including French cuisine for a change); Len still a bit tummy-sore but getting better; sun came out and it got warm; took bus to small village in the mountains for exploration and nearby hiking; tried to book a day trip to Mykonos and Delos but boat was fully booked by tour groups,so spent a day at the beach, which was lovely (water cold but sun hot); all in all a lovely bit of Greek island life!
Photos
- Our ferry stopped at Santorini but we didn't get off. This island is VERY touristy...on the cruise ship itineraries!
- Ios, another island we passed...looks lovely!
- The whitewashed narrow lane ways of Naxos town reminded us of Spanish white hilltop towns
- Loved wandering the streets of Naxos town! We were heading up to the top of the hill for a view!
- I see you! There were many twists and turns as we wandered the streets of Naxos
- Another beautiful little alley; residents sure take pride in curb-appeal!
- A beach near Naxos town--we walked for several hours along the waterfront to fine a perfect "palapa"
- The Portal at the Harbour in Naxos town
- One day we took a bus to a small mountain village and went for a short hike nearby. We found this tiny but still-used church
- We found this great hiking trail but ran out of time to go very far.
- A room with a view--in the mountain village of Aperanthos
- The island of Naxos is very mountainous, with a huge valley in the middle
- One of the more developed areas of the beaches near NAxos town--a perfect place for a meal
- Is this the perfect beach in Greece? The colour of the water is astounding
- the beauty showed up in Naxos town harbour one morning
- Beautiful Naxos Old Town with its castle on the top of the hill
