GREEK ISLANDS
Crete
Delos
Mykonos
Naxos
Paros
Santorini
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Naxos, Cyclades, Greek Islands |
Naxos is relatively quiet, quaint and charming
Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades, home to the tallest mountain, Mount Zeus (1,010 m). In the most popular island chain for tourists, Naxos is relatively quiet, quaint, and charming. You'll feel so at home in Naxos, you may never want to leave.
Naxos is famous for it's marble - a brilliant white. If you tour ancient sites on the mainland before your trip to Naxos, you'll see marble which was quarried on Naxos and then transported overseas by boat - quite an impressive feat! Take a day trip to the ancient island Delos, and see the famous lions at the 'lion terrace' which were sculpted on Naxos.
Naxos is green and fertile. Farming is widespread, and the island produces olive oil, fruits, wine, and potatoes. Xinotyro and Mizithra are local cheeses which you can buy from the farmers in the main streets of town. Fishing is big business and you'll see fishermen mending their nets on the docks and octopus drying in the sun as you stroll the pier.
Visit ancient ruins, venetian castles, monasteries and churches, or just relax on beautiful sandy beaches. Wherever you wander on Naxos, and there is lots to see and do, you'll be made to feel very, very welcome.
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Naxos Travel Tales and Photo Journals |
Rob and Jane are your tour guides for
A Magical Journey to Greece
This was our first trip to Greece, and it takes in a lot of the must-see islands as well as a fabulous archaeology tour of Mainland Greece.
Our trip was 18 days in Greece, but the basic structure could easily be modified to suit your timetable. A Magical Journey visits Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, NAXOS, Delos, Mykonos and Santorini
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Karen and Shawn are
your tour guides for
Hooked on Greece
Welcome! My name is Karen. My husband Shawn and I are hooked on Greece. In 2001 we travelled to Athens, NAXOS, Santorini and Rhodes. We had a wonderful trip and we would like to share some of our experiences with you. We hope you will enjoy this travelogue.
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