This was the view from right below our villa when we woke up in the morning. Naxos was beautiful.
We started by exploring the Chora’s Kastro, or old town by the castle. It was very similar to Apiranthos in its layout, except that it was not solid marble and there was no shoe cobbler in a tiny house nook in sight. There were, however, lovely twists and turns and fun nooks and crannies to explore.
Then we tried to find lunch, but since no one was open for that yet we explored the old market. I liked this better than the Kastro even.
Then we had lunch by the port and then headed in our car to the Alyeko Cedar forest with its secluded beaches. This was, by far, my favorite part of a heavenly Greece trip. I love the beach, I love Greek island beaches, and best of all I love secluded beaches. It means my kids can be wild and I don’t have to worry about them bothering anyone or kicking sand in anyone’s eyes. I don’t have to monitor them every single second because it’s a small beach and they don’t want to even wander. I can just lie by the water, relax, drink in the sun, and listen to the sound of my family enjoying themselves. As bonuses on top of bonuses, the water was not only crystal clear but warm too! Words can not express my appreciation for this beach and this treasure of an afternoon. I loved every single second and cherish this memory so much.
Abe wanted to watch the sun set, and it turned out to be an absolutely magical experience for all of us.
After this incredible afternoon, we went home, ate some leftovers, washed off, and went to bed. A beautiful day.