Around the Island of Naxos

To see the rest of the island, we needed a car. There were several car rental locations in town and we just walked from one to the next and asked about availability. We chose Auto Tour and got a manual car with a sunroof for €25. The fuel tank was empty and we filled it with 8 liters (just a little over 2 gallons) for €13.50. It was enough for us to see the whole island.

We drove north to Apollonas, a seaside village. 

Apollonas had tavernas lining the waterfront that apparently served great seafood. We were too early to have lunch though.

On a hillside near Apollonas was a kouros, a large marble statue from the 7th century BC. There were no ropes protecting this and you could walk all around it. This was very crudely made.

After seeing the kouros, we drove inland to Apiranthos. This small village was adorable. There were only a couple streets but they were pedestrian-only. 

Because cars are not allowed in the town, donkeys transport goods to the stores and restaurants in town.

Towns on Naxos are linked by footpaths. From Apiranthos, it takes 1 hour 50 min to Moni and 1 hour 40 min to Sifones. Just follow the red & white #8 signs for these routes.

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