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Photogallery of Paros, Greece

Paros windmill
Paros windmill by Upsilon Andromedae @flickr
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Paros by Maarten Dirkse @flickr
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Paros by Elisa Atene @flickr
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in the middle by Nikos Roussos @flickr
paros by night
paros by night by Nikos Roussos @flickr
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More to see in Paros
The main places of the island to rest and recreate are still numerous scenic beaches being completely equipped for comfortable leisure offering all types of facilities for any recreational and beach activities. The most vivacious and scenic coastal area of the island is considered to be the Kolymbithres beach. This part of the shore is surrounded with a weird shaped cliff chain. The cliffs resemble scale sculptures set on the snow white sand. The Santa Maria beach will be a perfect destination for a family recreation. The beach is equipped with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas. The beach hosts several excellent bars and small restaurants. Its visitors may choose from a wide range of attractions and entertainments. Close to the beach open air enthusiasts will find a marvelous swimming pool which will turn of great help in a stormy weather when the sea is restless. Scenic nature areas admirers should necessarily visit the Marathi Marble Quarries caves which are among the most significant nature sights of the island. A tour through the caves will be of great pleasure and admiration as they are located in a scenic nature area. The Valley of Butterflies is a unique nature resort which is another scenic area worth visiting on the island. This is a parkland of natural origin and breathtaking beauty which is home to many exotic plants and flowers and numerous butterflies. The beauty of the scenery of the park is added with marvelous waterfalls. The valley gains its ultimate beauty in … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Paros

Cultural excursion through Paros - things to see

The main landmark of the Marpissa village is the Nikos Perantinos Museum which is dedicated to the creative work of the world renowned artist. The visitors of the museum will find out many interesting facts about the life and creative work of the maestro as well as enjoy the masterpieces of statuary art. In close vicinity to the Marathi village tourists will discover ancient stone mines being the exact place of Paros … Open

Top hotels with reviews

Archipelagos five star hotel is located near Parikia city. It’s situated on top of a small hill next to the coastline and owns an excellent infinity pool. Hotel rooms are decorated following national traditions and are equipped with queen-size beds. It's an excellent place for holidays, but also a good choice for active leisure fans due to its numerous playgrounds at the hotel area and a popular beach nearby. … Open

Attractions and active leisure

The beach hosts several excellent bars and small restaurants. Its visitors may choose from a wide range of attractions and entertainments. Close to the beach open air enthusiasts will find a marvelous swimming pool which will turn of great help in a stormy weather when the sea is restless. Scenic nature areas admirers should necessarily visit the Marathi Marble Quarries caves which are among the most significant … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

All the dishes served in the restaurant feature unique artistic finish. In addition to dainty treats the visitors are offered a rich choice of Greek wines. Sweets addicts and Mediterranean cuisine admirers will like the Karina All day Taverna. A cozy and scenic location is a perfect place tuning its visitors for relaxation and delicious foods enjoyment. The guests will love its easy and friendly atmosphere. Lefkes … Open

Travel guide to Paros

An interesting historic and religious landmark is the monastery of St. Arsenios, also known as the Monastery of Christ, located in the woods. The temple stands in an incredibly beautiful natural area, on the hillside. To reach it, you need to walk along a mountain trail with a length of 500 meters. The monastery founded in the 17th century stores the grave of Saint Arsenios, which attracts many pilgrims from … Open

Best beaches

Charming Krios beach situated nearby is very popular among tourists with children thanks to its shallow coast. Crystal clear water and excellent ecology are among its advantages as well. The beach has relatively good infrastructure, which includes equipment rental services and a charming bar for more livable leisure. Decent alternatives to Krios beach are nearby Kaminia beach and Martselo beach. These three beaches … Open

Top sigths of Greece

The city of Piraeus is famous for its magnificent nature and rich choice of cultural places of interest. The most famous tourist destinations are open air theatre on a hill, Navy Museum, the Museum of Archaeology and several local villages. The most famous and interesting villages of the region are Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Mati and Daphni. Kaisariani village is famous for its ancient monasteries located in the piedmont region. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Paros

Naxos
Travelers fascinated by Greek wine are sure to visit the picturesque village of Halki. It is home to the famous Vallindras winery, where famous wines and liquors are produced following old technologies. Very interesting objects are kouroses, ancient statues of Apollo ... Open »
Naxos
Not far from Bazeos Castle in the village of Sagri, one can find the Temple of Demeter - or rather, what is left of it. The building dates from 530-520 BC, and it is believed that this particular temple inspired architects who were engaged in the construction of the ... Open »
Ios Island
If you are interested in the history of the island, be sure to visit the local history museum. There is a rich collection of household items, weapons and jewellery, found during years of excavations. Engineering was highly developed in ancient Greece, you can visit ... Open »
Sifnos Island
Be sure to stroll along the old capital of the island, the city of Castro. There are many buildings that preserved from the 15th-17th centuries. Several churches of the 18th century, columns and coat of arms classical for the Venetian architecture, narrow streets ... Open »
Mykonos Island
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos can tell many interesting things about the past of the island. It is located in the capital of the island. A large exposition consists of a variety of jewellery, pottery and works of art of ancient stonemasons. There are household ... Open »
Syros
The village of Ano Syros was founded on a hilltop in the 13th century; its main symbol is the church of St. John. There you can also see the old monastery of the Jesuits, which was founded in the 18th century; the hill offers a great panoramic view of the island. ... Open »
Tinos Island
You should visit the villages of the island - the more, the better. You can do this by taking the bus in season. It runs between the main localities of the island. It is better to rent a car in the winter. The villages of Tinos are original. You will find unique ... Open »
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