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This structure, Portara is the symbol of Naxos, and is visible as you enter the port of Naxos. It is the doorway that goes nowhere and was part of a temple started over 2500 years ago but never completed. We have visited it before but decided to go back again yesterday, long with the other NZ family staying here with Ave. We caught the bus in from Agia Anna where we are staying, a trip of about 6km and after a wander along the waterfront we indulged in some late afternoon drinks before walking out across the causeway to the Portara. There has been a lot of development in the form of paths etc since we first visited and also in line with many other archeological sites visitors are no longer allowed to climb all over them. Or even touch them in fact. This is also a great spot to watch the sun set though last night wasn't as spectacular as it could be.
Today we did something quite different!!!! We got on a boat and cruised along the coast of Naxos. It was a local tourist venture and quite popular. It was the last trip of the season so was well supported.
The boat left at 10am and we headed south. We made two stops before lunch where we could get off the boat and swim. The water was beautiful. While lunch was being prepared we had yet another swim which included going into a cave on the side of the hill. Lunch was a barbecue, cooked over charcoal on the back of the boat. It was all very delicious and there were liquid refreshments to accompany it.
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| Lunch being prepared over the charcoal barbecue. |
On the return trip back to Agia Anna the skipper made another two stops for more swimming before returning by 5pm. We had a lovely day and saw a lot of sun. I think we will all sleep well tonight.
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| A view from the boat as we were coming back into Agia Anna, the beach we are staying at. |
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