I soon realised that a day and a half is nowhere near enough time to explore such a big and beautiful island, so I checked out Trip Advisor for the best beaches and restaurants. My first afternoon was spent at Agios Georgios beach, a beautiful horse shoe shaped bay with crystal clear water and restaurants literally on the sand. This was the closest beach to my hotel and while it was gorgeous, it was really shallow and more suited to families with children.
It was a great spot to stretch out on the sand (sand was very rare in Antiparos and non-existent in Santorini which is full of volcanic rock) and soak up some sun. There was a lot of activity around with people playing all manner of games on the beach, but very few in the water as it was only knee deep as far as the eye could see!
After a few hours, I headed back to the hotel and had a swim in the gorgeous pool before going out to dinner. I chose a very busy Italian restaurant in the town square, and was not disappointed. The pasta was incredible and to top it off I was given a free Kahlua shot with whipped cream on top! The Greeks are so hospitable they often like to give something on the house, usually a shot or a small dessert or sweet, it's a great way to top off a lovely meal.
The next day, I woke early and after breakfast at the hotel I decided to take the bus to the top rated beach in Naxos, Plaka, which was about an hour away. This beautiful beach, 5km long, could have easily been in New Zealand if it weren't for the absolutely crystal clear water. Beach umbrellas and sunbeds were dotted along the beach and it was practically deserted, unlike yesterday's beach which was vibrant and full of people and activity - a lovely place to spend a few hours.
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