It was such a privilege to be one of the first guests in this beautiful and historic home. We were excited to find such a unique place and we had an unforgettable experience.
The owner Sophia welcomed us and gave us a detailed tour, bringing everything to life with stories of the previous generations that had lived there. She explained that her family have spent years carefully restoring the tower and the details – from the old olive press to the 4-poster bed to the old family photos – really made us feel part of a greater cultural heritage. During our stay we enjoyed sitting and taking time to absorb the space and the objects from the past and getting lost in the wonderful views and sounds of nature.
The location is excellent – close to Naxos Town with the beaches easily drivable and plenty of amazing walks nearby. During our stay we walked from the Tower through local villages of Kouronochori, Myloi and Potamia, along old walkways where we saw waterfalls, the ancient aqueduct, marble quarries, abandoned settlements, olive groves, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens.
As a place to stay the tower is very generous and comfortable for two people. We stayed at the end of October and the thick stone walls brought warmth and protection. I can imagine it would also be paradise here in the summer – a cool respite away from the busy parts of the island. Also worth mentioning is the wifi connection which was excellent (a surprise given the thickness of the walls)
Truly something different and special. Highly recommended!