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Parikia is built amphitheatrically around the port and has a typical
Cycladic architecture, with whitewashed
cubic and flat roofed houses with
spare architectural lines and coloured
wooden doors, windows and balconies.
On the entrance of the port, a superb
whitewashed windmill welcomes the
visitors and constitutes the trademark
of Paros. The bus station and taxi
station are located nearby.
Numerous restaurants, taverns, cafes,
bars and night clubs are lining the
one side of the coast road (which
is closed for the cars during the
evening) while the town’s beach is
boarding the second part of the road.
A few minutes of walking from the
port leads to the heart of the traditional
Cycladic settlement of Parikia, which
is clustered around the hill of Kastro
(Castle). This quarter is typically
Cycladic, full of whitewashed two-storey
houses with coloured windows, doors
and balconies and old mansions, separated
by narrow whitewashed streets forming
a labyrinth.
The castle, called Kastro, was built
during the 13th century on the highest
point of the town; for its construction,
materials and columns from an Ancient
Acropolis Temple, which used to stand
on the same place, were used. Now
days, only a part of the wall and
a tower are remaining from the Venetian
castle.
Many churches are surrounding Kastro
such as the Panagia Septemvriani (The
Virgin of September), the Church of
Agia Eleni (Saint Helen) and the most
important and old of all, the beautiful
Byzantine church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani
(Our Lady of the Hundred Gates), which
is considered as one of the most important
Byzantine monument still standing
in Greece; this church also houses
a fine museum.
Another interesting museum is the
Archaeological Museum of Paros, located
behind the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani
and exhibits a collection of various
findings (such as sculptures, inscriptions,
vases, etc...) dating from the Neolithic
and Roman periods.
Other very interesting sites to visit
nearby Parikia are the ruins of Asclepieio,
the Temple of Aphrodite, the Temple
of Eileithyia (Truth), the Temple
of Zeus Ypatos and more.  More about Parikia |
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The main waterfront contains many of the facilities you may want to make use but it’s quite a busy thoroughfare, particularly when the ferries are leaving and departing.
Be sure to take time to walk around the whitewashed, paved alleys. As with many of the larger Cycladic towns there it’s easy to get lost in them but you are sure to find your way back to a major street soon. You can get away from the busy waterfront and enjoy the flowers draping over walls, often with just a cat to keep you company. In the evening when the sun is setting you can also enjoy some great views looking out over the water. The town contains a lively nightlife and nice beaches within easy reach. There is much to see in terms of history, churches and museums so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to visit them because they are well worth the effort. |
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The nearest village is Firostefani which today became the extension of Fira.
- Where to eat/drink: Many restaurants are available in all the town of Parikia
- Shops/Minimarket: Many
- Telephone: Many and at the Ote (Telephone center) on the waterfront
- Transportation:
The bus station is located right next to the ferry quay. The condition of roads on the island is fairly decent. There are plenty of taxis here. Buses serve major destinations on the island. |
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