Paros is a major island of the Cyclades group.
Understand
Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades group, neighbouring Naxos and is one of the most popular holiday destinations for visitors to the Greek islands.
Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades. It has an area of 186 square kilometres and a coastline 120 kilometres long.
The island has the advantage of being located centrally in the Cyclades near Naxos, Ios, Sifnos and Syros. Most of the ferries to Naxos and Santorini make a stop first at Paros.
The island is the third in popularity of the group. First are Santorini and Mykonos.
Paros is considered as one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It is characterized by the many beaches and also the charming villages: Parikia (the main town), Naoussa, Lefkes, Marpissa and other. Naoussa is a old fishing village turned into a cosmopolitan top holiday destination. The village is characterized by its Venetian port and its many fish restaurants. The architecture of the area is also incredible.
Paros is also know for its excellent wind conditions for the practice of windsurfing and kite surfing.
Talk
In Paros most of the population can speak English except the older generation. In many bars, pubs, restaurants and shops there is somebody who speaks English, Italian, or German.
Get in
By seaFerries and Highspeed catamaran services run daily from Piraeus.
The ferry landing is haunted by dozens of room-hawkers, and is manic. If you arrive during a high wind and/or at night, it can all be a bit overwhelming. Know where you're going, and book ahead.
Visit
Greek Travel Pages or
Paros Directory and search through all ferry schedules to/from Paros and the rest of the Greek islands.
By airOlympic Airways operate a daily service from Athens.
Get around
Within the resorts walking is the best method of transport. Bus services operate between the towns, but for total freedom hire a car. Car hire is readily available in all towns and is reletively cheap.
If you need to cash a traveller's cheque in Paros, bear in mind that most of the banks on the island charge a commission for doing so (even the National Bank of Greece), which is not the case everywhere in the country. Expect to have about 8% in commissions deducted from your funds. Better yet, cash your cheques for free in Athens first.
See
Don't miss the church of
Panagia Ekatantapilianiin Parikia (very close to the harbour)a 17century monument.
The old town of Parikia is considered to be the biggest in the cyclades island.You will find alleys untouched from the touristic wave that reduces the beauty of these settlements.
Lefkes village is in the middle of the island with many nice tavernas,and beautifull alleys.
Do
A fantastic place to take the kids is Aqua Park. Boats leave hourly from Naoussa and takes approximately 15 minutes.
Visit as many beaches as you can, don't stay in one every day.Every beach has a different feeling.Try
Farangas,
Parasporos,
Krios,
Kato yalos,Agia Irini
,Logaras'' is very nice for families.
Eat
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