Paros

Paros is the third largest island of the Cyclades and is located to the west of Naxos, in Greece. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 90 nautical miles and distance from Naxos port is 3 nautical miles. The port is at Paroikia (Chora).

Chora (Paroikia), the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture, with white houses with beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Paros has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the Ancient Marble Quarries in Marathi, the Temple of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, the Agios Georgios in Naousa, the church of Trinity in Lefkes, the Monastery of Agios Antonios  in Marpissa, the Monastery of Panagia in Marpissa, the Monastery of Panagia Mirtidiotissa in Thapsana, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis the Theologist in Lefkes, the Monastery of Agios Athanasios in Naoussa, the Monastery of Logovarda in Logovarda, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis in Marpissa, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Naousa, the Archaeological Museum in Parikia, the Byzantine Museum of Ekatontapiliani is roofed under the church of Ekatontapiliani, the Byzantine Museum of Naoussa is roofed under the monastery of Agios Athanasios, the Naoussas' Laographic Museum, the Ancient Cemetery in Parikia, the Castle of Parikias, the Castle of Naoussas, the Old Tower in  Ambela, the Paleochristianic Vasiliki combined from three churches in Parikia.

The natural beauty of Paros island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Paros are :

1) Agioi Anargyroi – Thapsana - Agioi Pantes-Lefkes

2) Lefkes – Prodromos – Marmara – Marpissa - Piso Livadi – Logaras

3) Piso Livadi – Dryos

4) Agkairia – Aliki

5) Lefkes - Agia Kyriaki - Agrilies Afkoulaki - Agios Georgios

6) Lefkes – Lagkada - Agios Theodoros - Aspro Horio

Paros has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have turquoise clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Agioi Anargyroi, Agios Fokas, Agia Irene, Alyki, Abelas, Drios, Kolimpithres, Kaminia, Krios, Livadia, Logaras, Lageri, Pounta, Parasporos, Piso Alyki, Piperi, Lolantoni, Souvlia, Tripiti, Faragas, Golden Beach, Martselo, Monastiri, New Golden Beach, Santa Maria and Xifara.

Paros is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. It is an island so attractive to tour and to relax in the sun. It attracts many visitors and is one of the destinations that can satisfy all ages and tastes.

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