naxos

So Naxos, which is a much larger island, and much less dependent on tourism than Santorini. Which is to say, the proportion of hotels is much smaller, and there are such things as grocery stores and motorcycle repair shops in evidence. Naxos is also the island about which I said, if you don't see me again, you can find me here. It was so perfect. So incredibly gorgeous and there were sand beaches and a marina and an old Venetian town center called the Kastro (in Hora, the main town, where we stayed).

Upon arrival, at Hora's port:



You can sort of see the Kastro; it's the semi-walled-in area near the top of the hill. The outer wall is a darker color than the rest of the buildings.






Agios Georgios (the beach):




On this small island at the far end of Hora are the ruins of a temple to Aphrodite (if I recall correctly). Only the doorframe is standing.




Naxos was the only place I went swimming. The water was unbelievable. Even the picture doesn't do it justice.