 Although Naoussa is not the capital of Paros, this is the most popular and picturesque village on the island. Naoussa is located on the northernmost side of Paros. It has a nice waterfront to relax and lovely taverns to eat traditional Greek food.
Stroll around the narrow, paved paths of Naoussa to feel the true Cycladic architecture and buy souvenirs from its many gift shops. Naoussa is also the best nightlife spot on Paros with lovely lounge bars and clubs that open in the midnight and close in the early hours.
Naoussa is well connected by bus to the most famous beaches on Paros. Kolimbithres is a popular beach only 4 km from Naoussa and although it gets very popular, it is worth to see for its strange rock formations around. If you like windsurfing, go to Golden Beach, on the south eastern part. This is the best windsurfing spot on Paros. International windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions are held there every summer.
 Two days in Paros : Parikia and Pounta |
 1st day as described above.
On the second day, get ready to discover Parikia, the capital of Paros. This village gets very busy all day round as this is the main port and transportation hub on the island. Parikia is a traditional settlement with nice architecture and cafeterias to relax. Have a stroll in Kastro, the most picturesque quarter of Parikia, with the small, white-washed houses and narrow paths.
In a walking distance from Parikia, you can visit the Holy Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the most important early-Christian monuments in Greece. Its name means "the church with the hundred doors" and it dates from the 6th century AD. Tradition says that this monastery was built on the ruins of a former church, which had been founded by Saint Helen.
From Parikia, you can take the bus to the most popular beaches on Paros, Parasporos and Pounda. They are both organized and have excellent water. Due to their natural beauty and their closeness to Parikia, they get very crowded, especially in high season. Several beach bars playing loud music dot these beaches and give a lively atmosphere.
From Pounda, there are frequent ferries to Antiparos, a nice island, much smaller than Paros but equally beautiful. Ferry trip takes about 15 minutes and boats run till late in the evening.
| Three days in Paros : Lefkes, Marpissa and Piso Livadi |
 1st and 2nd days as described above.
Devote the third day to discover the small yet so picturesque villages of Paros. These villages are located in the centre and the southeastern side of the island and they clearly depict the traditional Cycladic architecture. Painted in white and blue, these villages shine under the hot Greek sun. On your way, you will see some lovely, traditional chapels, characteristic of the Cyclades islands.
For this trip, you'd better rent a car since public transportation may waste you a lot of time and result unsufficient. If you start from Parikia, the first stop would be Lefkes, the old capital of the island during the middle ages. Lefkes is about 11 km from Parikia. Prodromos, 4 km from Lefkes, is also worth to see for its lovely environment and the calm lifestyle of the locals.
Then, continue to Marpissa, 2 km from Prodromos, a wonderful village built amphitheatrically on the slopes of a hill. It has nice churches, smal houses and gives beautiful view to the sea. The road ends at Piso Livadi, a nice tourist resort with a sandy beach to swim and delicious taverns to have a meal.
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