Naxos, Greece

Arriving the in the port of Naxos, visitors will likely catch a glimpse of the island’s most famous landmark, the ancient Portara. This unfinished temple dedicated to Apollo around the 5th century BC overlooks the Aegean Sea and is an excellent place to enjoy a sunset. Naxos’ Old Town is a maze of narrow alleyways that wind through charming whitewashed buildings, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy a meal on the waterfront. The island’s beaches, heralded as some of the best in the Aegean, boast long stretches of golden sands that melt into crystal clear waters. Just inland, the villages of Apeiranthos and Chalki offer a taste of local life and the island's famous cheeses and olive oil. A hike to the nearby summit of Mount Zas, where the mythological god Zeus is said to have spent his childhood, is rewarded with breathtaking views.