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Ferry ride to Naxos
This was a 3 1/2 hour ferry ride from the Greek mainland (Piraeus) on the Seajet ferry World Champion. Max speed of 50 knots.
Sunset from our B&B room on Plaka Beach, Naxos.
Temple of Demeter
Panorama of the countryside at the Temple of Demeter
Temple of Demeter
The Temple of Demeter was built around 530-520 BC. Demeter was the ancient goddess of agriculture accounting for the siting in this fertile valley. When Christianity took over, the Temple of Demeter was converted to a Christian basilica and a small chapel was built in the center of the temple.
Temple of Demeter
Temple of Demeter
Basillica
This basillica formerly occupied the center of the Temple of Demeter. In the 6th century AD, the church fell into ruins, possibly after an Arabic invasion. It was rebuilt in 1977 in a location off to one side of the Temple.
Damalas Olive Press Museum
An olive press used since the mid 1800s.
Damalas Olive Press Museum
A screw type press to squeeze out the olive oil from the olive mash inside the goat hair bag.
Damalas Olive Press Museum
Fireplace where the olive mash was heated prior to oil extraction.
Our guide for the day
Yiota guided us around to several sites in Naxos - Naxos Trekking.
Halki Village
A typical small street in Halki. Halki has a long history and was once the capital of Naxos as well as its main administrative and trade center.
The many Neoclassical houses and buildings testify to the past wealth and power of the village.
The many Neoclassical houses and buildings testify to the past wealth and power of the village.
Vallindra Kitron distillery
The Kitron liquor is made here from Citron leaves. They also make an Ouzo liquor.
Betsy and our guide Yiota
Temple of Apollo
On the islet of Palatia overlooking Hora and the entrance to the Naxos harbor stands the unfinished Temple of Apollo or Portara. Started in 530 BC it is now the island's main landmark. This is the mythological location where Dionysus abducted the Cretan princess Ariadne
Town of Hora
In the foreground is the causeway linking the islet of Palatia to the town of Hora (on the island of Naxos).
A day sailing trip from Naxos to Naoussa on Paros island
Actually motored the entire way except for a half hour of sailing on the return trip. Unfortunately, the water was cold enough that neither of us actually did any swimming.
Betsy's wondering how she could extend our vacation for a few more weeks.
Naoussa, Paros Island
We arrive at our sailing destination. Dominating the town and harbor is the Church of Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Venetian Fort - Naoussa
A small Venetian castle built at the end of the 13th century to protect the harbor and town from pirates.
Venetian Fort - Naoussa
Venetian Fort - Naoussa
Panorama
Naoussa Harbor
Naoussa
Naoussa
Church of Assumption of the Virgin Mary
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