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Paros
is one of the most cosmopolitan islands Cyclades and due to this
fact every summer it is full of life.
Its
picturesque harbours, the traditional villages, the beautiful beaches
and its intense nightlife make Paros one of the best choices for
summer vacations. As a classic island, Paros is full of white houses,
which are surrounded by the red of the flowers, the green of the
vines, the golden of its sandy beaches and the blue of its clear
waters.
Capital
and main port of the island is Paroikia. You should try a small
walk at the graphic streets of the old city with the white camaras,
the terraces and the churches.
Visit the Medieval Castle as well as the church of Christ that is
situated in it. At Paroikia is also the Holy Temple of Virgin Mary
of Ekatontapyliani (or Katapoliani) that was built by Saints Eleni
and Constantine.
At
the north of the island is the fish village Naousa, the most famous
and place of Paros. Through to its white pavements that are surrounded
by traditional houses and churches, you will go to the small harbour
of Naousa. At its entry are ruins of the Castle that was built in
the 15th century by Samaripas. The multicoloured small boats and
the white houses make a unique landscape.
At
the center of Paros is located the highest village of Paros, Lefkes.
Its white houses, the churches and the pavements are combined harmonically
with the eucalyptuses and the olive trees. There are the ancient
quarries of marble from which was made the famous statues Venus
of Milos and Hermis of Praxitelis. Marpisa and Dryos are two other
villages of Paros, worthy to be visited.
The
Medieval Castle, at the coastal hill, over the port of Paroikia.
The
Holy Temple of Virgin Mary Ekatontapyliani, at Paroikia, that is
said to have taken its name from the one hundred gates that it had.
The church is built in traditional cycladic style.
The
house where Manto Mavroyenous, a Greek heroin, died, at Paroikia.
The
carved places for the boats of ancient Paros, at the coastal Dryos.
The
hundreds of white churches that are scattered everywhere in the
island, shows the intense religious spirit of its residents.
The
main feasts of the island are those of Ayioi Apostoloi on 29th of
July in Naousa, of Metaporphosi tou Sotiros on 6th August at Marpisa,
of Panayia Ekatontapyliani at Paroikia and Ayios Ioannis on 29th
at Lefkes. There are also organized concerts and theatrical events.
To
Paros: From Piraeus to Paros the distance is 95 naval miles. With
the ferry boat the trip lasts almost 5 hours, while with a speedboat
it is almost three hours and thirty minutes. From Rafina port with
a speedboat the time is reduced to two hours and thirty minutes.
From Thessaloniki the distance is 249 naval miles and the trip with
a boat lasts almost 14 hours. There is also air link to Athens.
At
Paros: At the island you can use the local buses as well as the
taxis (tel:2284021500).
Health
Centre:
2284022500
Pharmacies:
2284022223, 2284021388, 2284051550
Paros Municipality:
2284024772, 2284022079
Police Department:
2284023333, 2284051202
Tourist Police:
2284021673
Port Authority:
2284021236, 2284021240
Airport:
2284091256
Gastronomy:
Bean balls, bean soup and beans in oven are some of the specialties
made by the vegetable of Paros. You should also try kolopia (pie
with spinach or courgette), karavoloi (snails), rafiolia (cheese
pies) and seafood. Don't omit to try liasto (salty fish).
You should buy: Local wine and vinegar.
Fishing: Enough.
Sport: Windsurfing at Hrysi Akti. There is organized every year
the world championship of windsurfing.
Swimming: From Naousa, you can visit with a boat one of Greece's
more well known beaches, Kolympithres. Light blue waters, sandy
beach and enormous, embossed rocks in an incredible variety of forms.
Famous is also the beach Hrysi Akti (Golden Coast), as well as Pounta
with its famous beach bars. Livadia, Santa Maria, Ayios Dimitrios,
Parasporo, Ayia Erini, Ayios Fokas, Kaminia and Platia Ammos and
other smaller beaches can offer you clear waters to swim in.
 
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