Paros belongs to the Cyclades Group of Islands
Paros is located in the heart of the 24 inhabited islands of the Cyclades and because of its central location, it is an ideal starting point for the exploration of Aegean. The island, which is west of Naxos and east of Antiparos, is elliptically shaped, with 168 kilometers of coastline. Ferries arrive at our island in just a few short hours, and it is well connected to multiple destinations.
The island infrastructure comprises a port, airport, marinas, public services, banks, post offices, local transportation, etc. The main port and anchorage are situated in Parikia, the capital of the island.
Naoussa and Piso Livadi both operate marinas from which excursions to Naxos and neighboring islands depart. The port of Pounta connects Paros and Antiparos. >>>>
Welcoming you to the island this small church in the port of Parikia
A traditional house in Naoussa
Paros, an island washed as
white as its marble, the joy of the artist, a festival of colors and
sensations, with the Church of Ekatontapyliani (a hundred gates), the
Hagia Sophia of the Aegean.
With a refreshing, life-giving
breeze, and hospitable residents and beautiful traditional villages and
countless sandy beaches.
Its cuisine swathed in local delicacies and bathed in
Paros wines. Parian cuisine is based on the products of the sea and land.
It is rich in fish, vegetables, salads and legumes - meat is secondary. The
food is cooked in olive oil and accompanied by local wine. The great variety of
cooking methods and the imaginative combinations of ingredients are
commendable.
No one can deny the beauty of the beaches Paros
has.
For instance, Punta
Beach is an extensive sandy beach, one of the best places in the world for kite
surfing, hosting frequently world championships. Here you will find
restaurants, beach bars and water sports schools.
Kolimbithres, on the other
hand, is a picturesque isolated beach near the village of Naoussa. The eroded
granite rocks at the shore form a unique landscape that is worth admiring. At
the broader area you will find restaurants and cafes. The access is also
possible by boat from Naoussa.
A mix of photos from the beaches and the center of
Naoussa
Kolymbitrhes beach
Images from
Parikia
Source for info: http://www.paros.gr/en/about/the-island.html
Photos
Copyright: Leda Avouri
