After dinner, 2 of his friends, he, and I went to different Paros villages bar hopping. Kostos, ParosĪfter a brief rest at my hosts’ home in Kostos, we hit the road again to meet up with his friends. I enjoyed a beer at an adorable cafe facing a cove of Aegean blue and, further down the road, I helped an older gentleman set up his outdoor restaurant tables for the dinner crowd. He had things to take care of so I wandered. Having dropped my stuff off at my hosts’ amazing home, we headed to the village of Noussa. Once he did, we went directly to Tango Mar beach where he swam and I ate some lunch and we got to know each other a bit. I had a couch in Paros but my host couldn’t pick me up for a couple of hours. Upon arriving at my next Greek isle destination, Paros, I dropped my packs at a luggage storage spot and wandered the port town of Paroikia. I enjoyed my wanderings and discoveries on Naxos island! Paros Port I had a beer and watched the wild array of people and left. Wandering, determined to go to the beach at some point, I found jewel after jewel in Naxos, one of them being a fabulous alleyway restaurant, Metaxi Mas, where I enjoyed the most amazing dish of veal, baked with vegetables and feta cheese!! I was still enjoying my wine when they closed but they just locked up and said goodnight! I love the Greek! St George Beachįinally, I found the beach, St George Beach! As usual, I didn’t stay long. I’m sure psychologists might have some insights as to why! Metaxi Mas It’s not only a gorgeous sight but is also the view to gods…or so I’ve read. One of the first things you notice when arriving in Naxos is the Portara on Palatia! The first evening and the next day, I made the walk to Palatia. I was lost most of the time but, at one point, stumbled upon an incredibly cute outdoor cinema! Enamored, I decided that I would return the next night to see the Meryl Streep movie, Florence Foster Jenkins, that would be playing…and I did! Portara Having deposited my bags at my hotel, I wandered (as you likely have seen that I have a tendency to do). Hopping off…well, trudging off of the ferry with only some iPhone photos of google directions to guide you. It’s a wonderful feeling approaching another Greek island from the Aegean Sea! Especially after a bit of a rest! The white, pale yellow, and blue buildings against the brown hills and blue sea are, in themselves, soothing.
It was definitely a beautiful beach as was the water! I didn’t stay long though as I’m not much of a beach person and the pool was not only deserted but was amazing! Naxos It didn’t even have a name! Mylopotus BeachĪt the urging of numerous people who heard that I was going to Ios, I went to Mylopotus Beach, the most visited beach in Greece. Where I ate 2 of my meals, they made their own wine and I fell in love with it! I even bought a bottle to enjoy on my balcony my last night in Ios! Unfortunately, they don’t make enough of it to market. The largest building in town is the church. There are the usual narrow alleyways with shops, bars, and restaurants. The village of Ios Chora is small but, like all of the Greek Isles, charming.
However, I did venture out daily, if only for food! The descent to the port and, subsequent climb back up, was a good workout but I found little of interest there. I booked 2 nights at Rita’s Place but loved it so much that I stayed an extra night! I spent most of my time at the gorgeous pool and in my comfy room. Remember the difference between a vacationer and a traveler that I mentioned in my Santorini blog? Well, I decided to give myself a bit of a vacation on the Greek island of Ios! Ios Port
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