Naxos Luxury Villas

My daughter booked Villa Salt through this company for a family holiday for five. We chose Naxos because we wished to avoid the Aegean islands which had been spoiled by over-tourism, and because it seemed to offer a combination of places of interest and tranquility. We were delighted with our choice of both location and accommodation. We chose to travel from Athens by ferry, and to return by air-more about that later! We booked a car to meet us from the harbour and take us to our villa; this worked well. The journey took about thirty minutes. We were met at the villa by Effie, an Australian relative of the owners, who gave us an extensive tour of the villa as well as lots of useful tips. We found that the villa provided us with everything we could have wanted and more-both in terms of condition and facilities. It sits literally just across the road from the beautiful beach, and the views across the sea to the neighboring island from the huge outdoor seating area are stunning - especially at sunset. There is a neighboring villa which shares the garden and beach exit but does not impinge on privacy -and both have their own pools. There are two small supermarkets within a short distance of the villa, as well as a very good bakery and several pleasant restaurants. The main town Chora has a full range of facilities and a lot more besides. Do not do as we did and fly back by Aegean Airlines! The flight was ok, but all our luggage-and that of the other passengers-was left behind on the tarmac at Naxos. This happens regularly it appears. Should you wish to visit Santorini from Naxos, which is just doable in a day, be prepared to share all the main points of interest with thousands of other tourists off the many cruise ships which visit there.

Although the pool area and villa itself were lovely, the location was very average and we had difficulties with the owner. He was intrusive and rude, to the point where we were made to feel very uncomfortable. Such a shame as our experience could have been very different otherwise. I would suggest he give guests more space and not be so overbearing in terms of how they use the property and their expectation's on the guests. Questions over the use of the pool and air-conditioning felt abrasive and surprise visits to check up on us during our private time was offensive and unwelcome.