Naxian on the Beach

Luxury on the Beach would be a far better name for this adults-only beachfront boutique hotel that feels undervalued by at least one star.

It claims its own patch at the southern end of Naxos’s Plaka beach with umbrellas, sun loungers plus waiting service, and it includes a restaurant, Tortuga, that was supervised in its infancy by the late, great Anthony Bourdain.

The room decor is all wicker and bamboo southeast Asian chic, the bathrooms are fashioned by polished concrete that feel cavern-like; and the balconies boast sea views over dunes colonised by marram grass. (The rooms on the top floor are the best…)

The bus stop to Naxos Town is just outside and taxis are on call 24/7.