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When you hear the word “Santorini”, images instantly come to mind. Cascading whitewashed buildings with perfectly sculpted walls and arches decorating the inside edge of the crater of an active, though presently dormant volcano. Views out over the Mediterranean blue of the mostly underwater caldera. When you arrive by water you are cruising across the inside of the volcano.
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The entire island of Delos is an archaeological site, and UNESCO world heritage listed. According to Greek mythology, this island was the birthplace of the god Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. The island was considered as most sacred and its central location made it a wealthy commercial port, attracting the settlement of rich merchants, bankers, artisans, and ship owners.
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During our stay on Naxos, we had planned to do some island hopping. Unbeknownst to us, because we were there so late in the season (1st week of October), most of the inter-island day trips had finished. Not being one to easily let a dream die, I decided to ask around at most of the many day tour places in the town. I found that my best options were on offer from the Naxos Tours office at Chora Naxos Protodikion square, Naxos 843 00, Greece. The friendly staff helped me book a Greek Island tour for my day trip to Koufonisi.
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Naxos is the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades group, robed with pristine beaches on its coastline, and surrounded by blue Mediterranean beauty. Inland there are ancient ruins, and traditional villages amphitheatrically cascading down the slopes of the mountains they nestle against. According to Greek Mythology, the young Zeus was raised in a cave on Mt Zas ( ‘Zas’ meaning ‘Zeus’). The cave was in the centre of Naxos island, on the tallest peak in the Cyclades. Naxos also happens to be conveniently located close to other Greek Islands and is a fantastic base to do some Greek Island
Chania is an exceptionally charming town with cobblestone streets abounding with history. In the old town area, you will find quaint hotels and buildings butted up against
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