Paros is an island of the Cyclades group (South Aegean sea), located between Sifnos and Naxos. It is one of those places which can offer something for everyone - sandy beaches with and without facilities, picturesque fishing ports, windmills, a bit of nightlife and plenty of dazzling white buildings.
The typical Cycladic architecture in white and blue, the old harbor of Naoussa, the sandy beaches and Antiparos island.
• By plane: The island has a small airport for charter flights, mainly from and to Athens.
• By ferry: Ferries depart from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, and the journey takes from 3 to 4 hours depending on the boat type. In the summer Paros has regular connections with the other islands of the Cyclades group.
Although small, the island is blessed with plenty of sandy beaches, some of them with beach facilities and water sports, others almost empty. Popular organized beaches are Santa Maria, Chrissi Akti, Livadia, Marcelo and Kolympithres. If you prefer smaller and quieter beaches, visit Aliki, Logaras or Farangas. If you seek isolation, Molos, Kalogeros and Glifades are just for you.
Depending on the wind direction (the meltemi wind is often present) you can always find a sheltered cove in some part of the island, especially on the south coast. Don`t worry about time, distances are short and traveling is quite easy here. Kite surfers will be happy at Pounta beach.
• Naoussa with its old harbor, old town and Venetian fortress at the harbor.
• The old town of Parikia with the Frankish castle.
• The Monastery of Agios Antonios near Marpissa - it has panoramic view over the entire island.
• The villages of Lefkes, Kostos and Marpissa.
• Day trip to Antiparos - it takes only 15 mins by the local ferry. You can come
and get back any time you want.
• The Valley of the Butterflies, nature park close to Parikia.
• The tiny isthmus at Langeri beach (northwest).
• Day trip to the historical Delos combined with a few hours on Mykonos island.
• Day trip to Naxos or the Small Cyclades (Koufonisia, Iraklia and Schinousa).
• The ancient marble quarries at Marathi.
Like all islands, Paros cuisine emphasizes on sea food and fish specialties, along with classic meat and vegetable dishes. You can see octopuses drying in the sun in front of many tavernas and we noticed that the octopuses of Paros look fatter than those we have seen elsewhere in Greece. The best seafood spaghetti are served by the tavernas at the old harbor of Naoussa.
Local specialties include fried cheese with honey, lichnarakia (small sweet cheese pies) and pasta flora (jam tart).
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