Naxos

My wife and I arrived on the island of Naxos on the Bluestar from Santorini the evening before, drawn by the promise of crystal clear waters and ancient ruins, to spend a few days exploring before heading to Mykonos. Outside of Crete, Naxos is my favorite island in the Cyclades. Less of a party destination than Mykonos, and not as expensive and manicured as Santorini. The island is one of the Aegean’s perfect experiences. It’s easy to see why Homer took so long to return from…