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Paros (Island)

Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa

Welcome to the windsurfer's paradise, of the valley of the Jersey Tiger moths; of golden sandy secluded beaches with crystal clear blue water; of tiny fishing harbors; of the legendary Ekatontapyliani Church (Our Lady of the One Hundred Gates), of vibrant nightlife; of the cosmopolitan atmosphere, of the translucent Parian marble, the raw material for masterpieces like The Venus de Milo and Praxiteles' Hermes; of the Myths and of the Legends.

Welcome to Paros!

Tourism has been very kind to Paros, and the island has changed quite a bit within the last 20 years. It now offers a high level of tourist infrastructure, yet still has lovely unspoiled areas and plenty of marvelous sights and attractions. It has managed to achieve an excellent balance between the two!

Parikia is the lively, picturesque capital of the island and its main commercial port. In fact, its port is a connecting hub between the western, eastern, and lesser Cycladic Islands. The capital has some excellent restaurants and tavernas, and a nightlife nearly rivaling that of nearby Mykonos. Parikia offers fairly decent bus connections to some of the outlying beaches south and southeast, as well as to Naoussa, the picturesque fishing village on the north coast. As with all of the larger islands, however, renting a car or bike always seems to be the best option.

Paros lies just west of Naxos, the nearest island after Antiparos, and with excellent ferry connections to it. It is similar in size and topography to Tinos Island and, like Tinos, also has an important church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of 100 Doors or Gates-Photo). Thousands of pilgrims arrive on the island on the 15th of August to pay homage and celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The impressive church is situated in Parikia, and is surrounded by high, thick walls enclosing the grounds, which include a lovely garden at its entrance and an excellent museum (entrance fee required).


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Kontaratos Houses

With two separate buildings in two locations, Kontaratos offers self-catering studios and apartments, either 50 meters from the beach, or right in Parikia Town, near the old town.

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Category: Self Catering
Location: Cyclades Islands (Island Complex) | Paros (Island) | Parikia Town
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Apollon Hotel

The Apollon hotel is a nicely equipped small hotel of only 23 guest rooms situated in a nice, quiet area of Parikia, only 50 meters from the beach of Livadia. The hotel has a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

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Category: 3-Star Hotels
Location: Cyclades Islands (Island Complex) | Paros (Island) | Parikia Town
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Paros: Cities and Towns


Agia Irini, Aliki Village, Golden Beach, Logaras Beach Resort, Naoussa Town, Parikia Town, Pounta Beach, Pounta-Kampos



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Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Paros, water sports at Pounta Port to Antiparos

Paros, water sports at Pounta Port to Antiparos
Paros, water sports at Pounta Port

Paros, water sports at Pounta Port
Paros, facing Antiparos at Pounta Port

Paros, facing Antiparos at Pounta Port
Paros, Pounta Port to Antiparos

Paros, Pounta Port to Antiparos
Paros, Kite surfing at Pounta Port

Paros, Kite surfing at Pounta Port
Paros, Golden Beach

Paros, Golden Beach
Paros, kite surfing

Paros, kite surfing
Paros, Kite Surfing at Pounta port near Antiparos

Paros, Kite Surfing at Pounta port near Antiparos
Paros

Paros
Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Antiparos: photo taken from Paros, Pounta port

Antiparos: photo taken from Paros, Pounta port
Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Paros, Kolimpithres

Paros, Kolimpithres
Paros, Naoussa

Paros, Naoussa
Paros, Kolimpithres

Paros, Kolimpithres
Paros, Kolimpithres

Paros, Kolimpithres
Paros, Kolimpithres

Paros, Kolimpithres
Paros, Golden Beach

Paros, Golden Beach
Paros, Parikia

Paros, Parikia
Paros, Parikia

Paros, Parikia
Paros, Parikia

Paros, Parikia
Paros, Parikia

Paros, Parikia
Paros

Paros
Paros, Kolimpithres

Paros, Kolimpithres
Paros, Golden Beach

Paros, Golden Beach
Paros, Golden Beach

Paros, Golden Beach
Paros Island Harbor Entrance

Paros Island Harbor Entrance
Paros

Paros
Paros Harbor

Paros Harbor
Paros Saint Irene

Paros Saint Irene
Paros Saint Irene Beach

Paros Saint Irene Beach
Paros Beach

Paros Beach
Paros Temple of Goddess Dimitra

Paros Temple of Goddess Dimitra
Paros Ekatontapyliani (=with 100 Gates) Church

Paros Ekatontapyliani (=with 100 Gates) Church
Paros Kolimbithres Beach

Paros Kolimbithres Beach
Paros Butterfly Forest

Paros Butterfly Forest
Paros Winding Alleys

Paros Winding Alleys
Paros Sunset

Paros Sunset
Paros Beach

Paros Beach
Paros Euro Art Exhibition 2005

Paros Euro Art Exhibition 2005
Paros Fishing Boats crossing the immense Blue

Paros Fishing Boats crossing the immense Blue
Paros Kite Surfing in Pounda Area

Paros Kite Surfing in Pounda Area
Paros Lefkes Village Detail

Paros Lefkes Village Detail
Paros Lefkes Village Panoramic View

Paros Lefkes Village Panoramic View
Paros Lefkes Village Traditional Cafe

Paros Lefkes Village Traditional Cafe
Paros Spring: Who said Paros is an arid island?

Paros Spring: Who said Paros is an arid island?
Paros Sunset

Paros Sunset
Paros Taxi Boat

Paros Taxi Boat
Paros: Byzantine Stone-paved path from Lefkes to Prodromos

Paros: Byzantine Stone-paved path from Lefkes to Prodromos
Paros: Easter happenings take place every year in Marpissa, Marmara and Prodromos

Paros: Easter happenings take place every year in Marpissa, Marmara and Prodromos
Paros: From Kostos to the blue...

Paros: From Kostos to the blue...
Paros: Lychnite (Parian Marble) Quary in Marathi

Paros: Lychnite (Parian Marble) Quary in Marathi
Paros: Octοpus and Shell

Paros: Octοpus and Shell
Paros: struggling against the Wind

Paros: struggling against the Wind
Paros Aliki Beach

Paros Aliki Beach
Paros Aliki Sunset

Paros Aliki Sunset
Paros Aliki Sunset

Paros Aliki Sunset