Paros can be reached by plane from the airport "Eleftherios Venizelos".

The airport of Paros is located in Voutakos area, at about 9 km from Parikia. It is served by local buses , while you can also call a taxi to pick you up. More information can be found in the number 22840 92030.

You can reach Paros by ship from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio or through island hopping from any other island in the Cyclades.

Piso Livadi is in the eastern part of Paros island.

Piso Livadi is a quiet and picturesque port that during the tourist season bursts with life. It is worth strolling around the pier, relax and admire the vessels that dock there. Afterwards choose one of the cafes and restaurants in the area to enjoy fresh fish, excellent appetizers or a drink with wonderful views of the Aegean.

Drios is in the eastern part of Paros island.

Since ancient times, it had an abundance of waters and thus served as a mooring and refueling station for passing ships. Today its small picturesque harbor has excellent restaurants with fresh fish and great food to enjoy overlooking the sea. The area also offers bars that will pleasantly surprise you, as no one would expect to find such quality in such a small village in the Aegean island.

Marpissa is in the eastern part of Paros island.

Marpissa is an interesting traditional village with restaurants, cafes, shops and many sights. Here you can admire the Folklore Museum of Marpissa and the Museum of Sculpture "N.Perantinos". Yet the main attraction in Marpissa happens on Good Friday. An impressive representation of the Passion of Christ takes place, gathering thousands of visitors. It is a unique spectacle worth watching, just make sure you arrive there early.

Lefkes lie almost in the center of Paros island.

This is an inland village, built on a hillside. Its name stands for the tree "elm" and Lefkes take pride in being the most verdant village of Paros that stands out for its architecture. Wander carelessly in its narrow streets (inside the village no cars are allowed) and discover hidden beauties and magnificent cycladic and impressive neoclassical buildings. IThere you will also find the Open-air Theater of Lefkes, hosting notable cultural events.

Inside the village, the imposing church of Agia Triada stands out with its impressive steeples, while the on surrounding hills you will see windmills, relics of a bygone era.

This sight is even more impressive at night, when the windmills, the church and other places are illuminated creating a magical setting. You have the chance to enjoy this marvelous view, sitting comfortably in one of the excellent restaurants of the village as great food is served to you.

Naousa is in the western part of Paros island.

It is definitely the center of nightlife... But it is also a picturesque village with a beautiful harbor where the Naoussa Venetian Castle stands out Wander through the tiny streets of Naoussa, discover hidden beauties and attractions such as the Historical and Folklore Museum Othon Kaparis, and then meet your friends at the emblematic stone bridge, where the river of Naoussa meets the sea.

On summer nights, all roads lead to Naoussa. You couldn't have it any other way, as here you will find all you wish for. Quality restaurants with fresh fish and fine seafood? Naousa Quaint taverns with excellent mezedes and appetizers? Naousa Amazing bars, chilled drinks and cocktails viewing the sea or hidden in picturesque alleys? Naousa Can't stand being away from a club with loud music and endless dancing? Naousa Even the loacal stores have adjusted their timetable, as Naousa by night swarms with people.

If you spend your holidays in Paros, it would really be a feat not pass by Naoussa.

In the western part of Paros island lies the beautiful Parikia.

Parikia is the capital and port of Paros.

This is where everything starts from and this is where your wandering should start too. Panagia Ekatontapiliani will be your first stop, being the religious center of the island and main attraction. Here you will also find the Byzantine Museum of Paros. Continue by walking through the narrow streets of Parikia and discover one by one all its sights. The Castle of Parikia, Archaeological Museum of Paros , the ancient cemetery and many others. As you wander, you will find many shops to go shopping and buy souvenirs for your friends that probably envy you for your holidays in Paros.

If you get hungry or thirsty in Parikia you will find numerous cafes, restaurants and taverns that will satisfy your every desire. Excellent restaurants and bars are hidden in the picturesque alleys and beautiful courtyards, but if you prefer the sea head to the coastal Street Gianni Pariou, bearing the name of a top singer and native of Paros, and enjoy food, coffee or a drink with a magnificent view of the Aegean.

As any other place, Paros island too lived moments of great prosperity and decline. Its economic prosperity was based on trade and the extraction of the famous Parian marble, which was used for the construction of some of the most important works of art of the era.

During the Persian invasion in Greece, Paros sided with the Persians so as to be saved from destruction. Indeed it is quite possible that a Parian ship participated on their side in the battle of Marathon.

After the defeat of the Persians, Paros joined the Athenian League and being a relatively affluent island, it paid substantials sums of money. Soon Paros came under Macedonian rule and after the occupation of Greece by the Romans, it followedthe same fate.

Years later, the island took up Christianity and in the 4th century AD, when under Byzantine rule, the most important monument to date was created in Paros: Panagia (Mary) Ekatontapiliani.

From 1207 on, Paros became part of the Dukedom of the Aegean and remained under Venetian and Frankish occupation until 1537, when the notorious Barbarossa occupied and plundered the island. Since then Paros was part of the Ottoman Empire, until the outbreak of the Greek Revolution in 1821. The island rose up along with the rest of Greece and from the first moment of the establishment of the New Greek state, Paros is an integral part.

Paros... The third largest island in the Cyclades with an area of ​​nearly 200 square kilometers. The length of its shores is approximately 118 km, including some of the most amazing beaches you have every seen. The island has several mountains with an altitude exceeding 700 meters in some places and a mostly rocky soil. This is the "birthplace" of the famous Parian marble, which in antiquity was the raw material for top creations including Aphrodite of Milos, known as Venus de Milo.

Paros is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Cyclades.

If you choose Paros for your vacations, your first contact with the island will be through Parikia and of course the church Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Later you will experience unique nightlife in Naoussa and discover beautiful quaint villages such as Lefkes, Marpissa, Drios, Piso Livadi and many others.

In your wanderings around the island you will discover fantastic beaches to have a swim and enjoy your favorite water sports, as well as unique attractions. The Ancient Marble Quarries, Delion, the Valley of Butterflies, the Mycenaean Acropolis in Koukounaries, Archilochus Cave and many more wait to be explored.

Of course, Paros island has given special attention to tourism. So here you will find excellent hotels and guest rooms, traditional taverns and, magnificent restaurants, charming bars, cafes and clubs and everything else you might need to spend your holidays wonderfully.

There are so many things to do in Paros that you will not ever get bored. Yet, if you want a change of scenery at some point, you have Antiparos island next door.

Holidays in Paros will surely be the most amazing ever. Do not hesitate, organize your summer now!