Paros incarnates all that is associated with the Greek islands. The island is located at the centre of the Aegean sea and its highest peak is 771 meters high.

It has beautiful beaches and picturesque magical landscapes of sea and sun. Its main towns are Parikia and Naoussa. There, houses are sprinkled liberally over the hillsides and around natural harbours. It has a magnificent nightlife offering quality restaurants and cushy bars and cafeterias all located just one step away from the water. The excavations have proven that Paros was firstly established in Neolithic times.

The island reached its political and cultural peak during the classic period. Nowadays, tourism has arisen as the main source of wealth. A new generation of inhabitants operates in the tourism industry and proud of its island and culture, successfully connects comfort and recentness with tradition and environmental protection.

Places to visit

• The archaeological museum.
• The famous church of Ekatondapiliani.
• Castle of Paros.
• Kolimbithres, a sandy beach surrounded by huge rocks in the shape of sculptures.
• Lefkes and Marpissa village.
• Marathi marble quarries.
• Beaches: Kaminia, Agios Fokas, Logaras, Palia Aliki, Pounda, Piso Livadi

How to arrive on the island

• By ferry from Piraeus port within 4 to 5 hrs.
• By Catamaran departing Rafina within 2hrs 30 min.
• By plane from Athens within 45 minutes.