Naxos

The leg to Naxos was aboard a pretty nice ferry, almost like a cruise ship. This had escalators, only working when loading, not unloading, business class section, air seats, grills, outdoor seating. Thankfully it was not crowded and we just parked in the eating section, regular seats not air, and occupied ourselves for 2 hours. This stop is just to kick back, do nothing before heading into Athens.

Our BnB is a little strange, like being at camp with all the beds in 1 room. Kitchen facilities are scarce and after our shock this morning of finding there was no hot water, we headed out for coffee and breakfast and kept walking, along the harbor and in the old town.

Jetty made from huge boulders of granite

Really crystal clear water

Naxos is a quiet town, few cars or scooters, small streets and shops and lots of places to eat. It is not on the cruise ships stops so no crush of people but they get plenty of tourist from local ferries. There is more than just the harbor town, many roads into the mountains and other coast. Naxos is known for being more fertile and growing more produce. Their claim is Kitron, liqueur made from citron leaves, (don't know what that is) kefalotyri, hard cheese made from sheeps milk, and beaches

Open sea side Naxos from the Causeway

This is Apollo's temple, unfinished

Little side street scene  

Overall, this was nice little relaxing stop between the hustle and bustle of Santorini and the upcoming  big city of Athens.