[ Aug.2013 ] This is a photo of Poltara (Great Door) of Temple of Apollo, the symbol of Naxos. This stands on a small island just next to Naxos main island called Palatia. According to…

[ Aug.2013 ] During this summer holiday in Greek islands, we went to some beaches, but thinking about it now, I think this Agios Georgios Beach which is close to Hora in Naxos was the…

[ Aug.2013 ] I did not know that there used to be a country called Duchy of Naxos situated in current Greece. It was apparently started by a Venetian aristocrat, Marco Sanudo around the time…

[ Aug.2013 ] In Naxos, we stayed in a hotel called Grotta, which is situated on a hill, a little far from the centre of the town.It had very homely atmosphere.They served home made wine…

[ Aug.2013 ] After visiting Santorini, we moved to Naxos this summer. This time the boat was large even with some cabins. It took about 2 hours. Naxos is the biggest island in Cyclades Islands…

[ Aug.2013 ] Greece is famous for its financial collapse and caused a lot of problems for the world economy. One time the demonstrations of people were broadcast nearly everyday. But here in Santorini or…

[ Aug.2013 ] In the tour in Santorini, the time on the beach was included. The beach was called Perivolos with black sand. Santorini is an island made by the eruption of a volcano, so…

[ Aug.2013 ] According to the itinerary of the tour we joined in Santorini, the next visit was Akrotiri ruin. I was not very happy to walk around the ruin under the flaming sun, but…

[ Aug.2013 ] This is another village in Santorini we visited with the tour. It is already recorded in the 17th century document. We were taken to a souvenir shop in a traditional semi-circular no-window…