We'll spend the morning when we are fresh and energized making the ascent up to Sangri. The climb, about 350 meters, will not be hard because the beautiful scenery along the route succeeds in distracting you from the pedaling. There are two towns along the route to rest in, if need be. From Sangri we will head directly to Dimitra's Temple. This modest ancient site was lovingly and tastefully restored to make it an attractive point of interest on Naxos. A tenderly laid stone pathway, informative signage and a terrific view all contribute to an interesting stop on our journey.

After so much pedaling uphill, we now pedal down to the western coast of Naxos. Here we'll find glorious white sandy beaches and lots of traditional tavernas with fresh fish and other local delicacies. We cycle along the sea for sometime until we reach a choice swimming beach, of which there are plenty, and relax here for the rest of the afternoon.

Our bicycles are calling us to return to Hora. The route back continues to follow Naxos' west coast on flat and easy-to-cycle terrain. We cruise into Hora elated that we discovered Naxos' treasures with our own energy, on the seat of a bike. We feel proud and fulfilled and ready for the next cycling venture!