Naxos

Where to stay: Chateau Zevgoli 
The best way to approach Naxos Town is from the sea, where you will be drawn towards the remains of the Temple of Apollo that seems to act as a gateway into the island, and then the old Venetian castle that looms above the old town. To stay here at Zevgoli, simply follow the signs through the winding backstreets to this converted mansion, decorated in the old style of the island.
• +30 22850 22993, apollonhotel-naxos.gr/naxos-hotel-zevgoli . £305

Where to eat: Metaxi Mas 
Also tucked away in the old town is this good-value little ouzeri that serves plates of salad, local cheese, and fried small fish. It can get crowded, but the atmosphere remains convivial.
• +30 22850 26425

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Naxos is probably the only Cycladic island that could survive if all the tourists stayed away. Its often more workaday atmosphere comes as a refreshing change from some of the other islands. This can be sampled in the attractive, inland village of Sangri, from where you can also hike to a ruined temple (dedicated to the goddess of fertility) and a Byzantine castle with stunning views.

Source: The Guardian