Naxos - Amorgos
Jul 13th, 2022, 01:22 PM
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Naxos - Amorgos
My wife and I want to spend 2 - 3 weeks hiking Naxos and Amorgos islands, mid September to mid October. If you are a traveler who has spent time on these islands, your suggestions would be helpful. We've been to Greece twice: Crete, Ionians, Vikos Gorge, but not the Cyclades, and not this late in the year.
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AMORGOS -Given your timing, I'd suggest this first, because of its small size/population, it "closes up" earlier. Of its 2 main villages, I favor Aegali for several reasons... its adorable beach (NOT "organized" with rows of sunbeds), and the charming 2 villages above it ,,, you can take a bus up & walk in between, enjoy lovely sunset from terrace of NIckolas' taverna. On the beach, we enjoyed the welcoming & unpretentious https://www.askaspension.gr - has its own cafe. Also several tavernas in heart of village. We went to magical chora (it was totally empty in late May), and then down the hill to the amazing monastery at water's edge. Be aware - public transp is VERY limited, and may be more so in late Sept. Check out car rental for a day, anyway. The fastest smoothest ferry link is BLue Star if its schedule suits, the Skopelitis is a fun bouncy ride, but not in rough water.
NAXOS - perfect ffor early Octoober,... it has large permenent population so its port-town is vibrant year-oround,... tavernas will have many diners... but they'll be the locals, who LOVE to dine out. I suggest staying at the adjacent beach -- Ag Giorgios (St GEorge), because it's a lovely shore stroll of 15 minutes to all Naxos Town attractions, and you have the bonus of a seaview balcony, & morning or evening sandy stroll or dip (the water in Oct will be sublime). Many modest price options right on the sands - Look at Studios Kalergis (ALL units beach balconies), Hotel Palatia, Hotel Glaros (IF u can get top floor w terrace), many others. I DO suggest on 1st/2nd day you take the €25 small-bus tour run by local transit of Island highlights... then you can see where u may want to return with a rental car. This top expert on hiking calls Naxos interior "a paradise for hikers" Walking, hiking and trekking on Naxos SO many things to explore in town -- the winding maze up to Kastro, its tiny superb museum, the amazing Mycenean graveyard right in the courtyard of the cathedral. Foodies loove Naxos, some tavernas feature all local products, traditional & updated cuisine. Ask local stores about vineyard tours. The list goes on... On of Fodor's TOP ace contributors, "stanbr" has 10 or more wonderful Naxos photo albums -- here are a few .
A trip around Naxos -
NAXOS - perfect ffor early Octoober,... it has large permenent population so its port-town is vibrant year-oround,... tavernas will have many diners... but they'll be the locals, who LOVE to dine out. I suggest staying at the adjacent beach -- Ag Giorgios (St GEorge), because it's a lovely shore stroll of 15 minutes to all Naxos Town attractions, and you have the bonus of a seaview balcony, & morning or evening sandy stroll or dip (the water in Oct will be sublime). Many modest price options right on the sands - Look at Studios Kalergis (ALL units beach balconies), Hotel Palatia, Hotel Glaros (IF u can get top floor w terrace), many others. I DO suggest on 1st/2nd day you take the €25 small-bus tour run by local transit of Island highlights... then you can see where u may want to return with a rental car. This top expert on hiking calls Naxos interior "a paradise for hikers" Walking, hiking and trekking on Naxos SO many things to explore in town -- the winding maze up to Kastro, its tiny superb museum, the amazing Mycenean graveyard right in the courtyard of the cathedral. Foodies loove Naxos, some tavernas feature all local products, traditional & updated cuisine. Ask local stores about vineyard tours. The list goes on... On of Fodor's TOP ace contributors, "stanbr" has 10 or more wonderful Naxos photo albums -- here are a few .
A trip around Naxos -
