Paros is the third largest island of the Cyclades,
after Naxos and Syros, with an area
of 186 square kilometres and a coastline of 120
kilometres long
Paros is located in the heart of the Cyclades and
its neighbouring islands are Naxos, Ios,
Sifnos and Syros.
Paros is 90 nautical miles away from the harbour
of Piraeus and halfway between Athens and Santorini.
Third in popularity after Syros
and Santorini, Paros is considered to be one of
the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades with
the most exquisite beaches.
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It is a typical Cycladic island with traditional little villages full of whitewashed cubic houses with blue doors and windows, narrow streets, flowered balconies and squares, beautiful churches, lovely chapels, monasteries, a hilly countryside with endless vineyards, numerous hotels, restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
Parikia is the capital of the island as well as the island’s main harbour, from where regular ferries, high-speed catamarans and Flying
Dolphins
serve most of the other Greek islands.
The
lovely town of Parikia is located in one of the
two bays of Paros, the second one being Naoussa,
a picturesque village with a tiny, lovely harbour.
Both bays are protected from the north winds called
Meltemi.
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The beaches in Paros are real paradises wild, secluded or fully organized. They satisfy the needs of every visitor.
All
the organized beaches of Paros offer many waters
sports facilities and some of them are famous windsurfing
beaches; the Windsurfing World Cup is taking place
every year on the Golden Beach.
Apart from summer sports, on Paros you will have the chance to experience other hobbies, such as trekking, birdwatching and yoga.
In a few words, Paros is a wonderful island ideal
for every kind of holidays, from peaceful and active
ones to exciting and partying.
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