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Drive off the beaten track
Paros Review: |
Date posted: Dec 11, 2008
Posted by: Hannahrid
Times Viewed: 698
More: Paros Island
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Paros is great for families, for real Greece and for finding quiet secluded spots. Also lively towns with restaurants bars etc open late. Not a party island in the Ibiza sense but fun and lively when you want it and quiet and gentle when you don't. Great bus service to Parikia and out to the other towns and villages - it runs practically all night. Antiparos well worth a visit or to stay for a few nights and Lefkes was breathtakingly wonderful - you felt you were walking back in time and living history.
Here in Paros, I had some of the best food I've ever eaten in Greece. Must try the Myzithra (local fresh cheese) which you can have on its own or instead of Feta on your greek salad. Delicious and varied local wines availabe, too. Lovely fresh fish and some of the best mousaka. And the cakes at the bakers were so good I can still taste them.
The room was stayed in Drios was fantastic. The DK studios had the cleanest rooms I've ever seen, ever stayed in anywhere in the world and the owner family are the most lovely and hospitable people. Simply cannot fault anything about it.
My best village was Naoussa. The best time to see Noussa was from 3pm onwards. The streets were quieter then and you could wander around until the sun goes down. Then head for the harbour for a drink and dinner. Even thought the island is small and you can get about by bus, it is worth having a bike or car for a couple of days to go off the beaten track.
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