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Useful Info about Paros Island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island
paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

Your vacation on Paros island it’s very important to us. Therefore our Paros Luxury Hotels provide you with useful information regarding our beaches, things to do, etc. If you have any questions about which places to see, attraction, or something specific regarding beaches, don’t hesitate to send us an email.

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

paros island

Santa Maria Paros, is one of the famous beaches of Paros island. This sandy paradise is located on the northeast coast, just 5 km away from Naoussa village. The main beach of Santa Maria, stretches for about 500 meters. You will find all the necessary services here, which will contribute for spending a relaxing, yet exciting time on the beach. Beach bars offer refreshing drinks and snacks, while playing chill-out music. For your disposal, in each beach bar, there are available sunbeds and umbrellas, usually for extra charge.

Water sports are a “must to do” on Santa Maria Paros. Depending on your level of confidence, you can rent or take lessons of a variety of water sports. Windsurfing, scuba diving, seabike, seayak are just a few of your choices on this beach.

Don’t be surprise when you get to Santa Maria Paros, if there is a beach party going on at one of the bars. This is quite common here, especially during the high season on Paros island.
The beach itself is amazing. It consists of powdery, golden sand. The sea is crystal clean and most of the time, there are no big waves. It is quite enjoying to swim or just relax on the sunbeds and watch the opposite Naxos island. As this is an exciting place on Paros island, you can walk beyond the borders of Santa Maria to the south. You will see small gulfs and sandy beaches right in front of you, totally unorganized. If you are seeking total relaxation and serenity, this is a place to be. From here, a coastal dirt road starts and stretches all the way to Ampelas villade. The distance is about 4 km.

If you like to enjoy underwater environment by swimming with mask and flippers, you should go towards the islet Filidi. You will see it when looking southeast from Santa Maria beach. The underwater floor is rocky here and therefore, more interesting. As it is far enough to swim from the main beach, we suggest you reach the islet by feet and start exploring the sea from there.
You can reach Santa Maria by bus from Naoussa, using your own means of transport like car or motorcycle. If you are up for it, you can also get here by bike, as the road is quite level.
You might have heard about Small Santa Maria beach. This is also an amazing sandy paradise, consisting of two small beaches. It is located to the north from the main Santa Maria Paros, about 1.5 km away. Our luxury accommodation, Aeraki Villas, is located near Small Santa Maria.

Things to do in Paros Island

Extreme water sports, trekking, touring and many more activities for every taste. You will not miss anything on Paros island.

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Windsurfing should be your number one on your things to do in Paros list. This water sport is almost like a local tradition in Paros. Of course this is not by accident. The conditions for windsurfing in Paros are very favorable, especially during the summer months. On the east and west side of the islands’, a narrow alley of wind is formed, between Naxos and Antiparos. This creates a strong and steady wind flow that the windsurfers take advantage of. Those are the conditions that attract athletes, both professionals and amateurs from all over the world, with combination of shiny weather and the beauty of Paros. You should know that until recently, on Golden Beach or Chryssi Akti, the Windsurfing World Championship was organized every year.
Just by knowing the above, you can understand that you have to try windsurfing here. There are many beaches in Paros with watersport centers where you can rent equipment by the hour. If you don’t know how to surf, that will not be a problem. Almost in every sport center, there is an instructor and you can take some lessons. The most popular beach for windsurfing in Paros is Golden Beach on the east coast and Punda on the west. Don’t be confused with the Punda beach on the east coast of Paros. Punda for windsurfing is located close to the port from where the small ships depart for Antiparos. Of course, you will find watersport centers on other Paros beaches like Santa Maria, Marcello, Livadia and Monastiri.

Villages on Paros Island

Coastal villages with picturesque ports, white houses with blue windows, inland settlements with warm people. Villages of Paros island are worth visiting.

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Parikia Paros is the capital of the island, where the main port is located. When you approach Paros, first of all your will see the well-known Portes (doors) islets just outside the Gulf of Parikia.
The characteristic spot of the port of Parikia is a windmill, inside of which there is a tourism office. Therefore, you can get information and various brochures about Paros from the beginning of your stay.
Parikia and the surrounding area has been inhabited for thousands of years. The ancient city was at the same spot where of the modern town of Parikia Paros is today. There is an ancient cemetery, which was used from the 8th century BC till 2nd century AD. This is the proof of the existence of organized society at that time. Paros Archaeological Museum, houses objects and findings from Neolithic, Archaic Cycladic Era etc. found on Paros island. It also hosts findings from the archaeological site of Despotiko, an islet south of Antiparos. Another interesting fact is that on the hill of Agia Anna there are two more archaeological findings: the Asklepieion and the temple of the Pythian Apollo. The Asklepieion is a temple built in order to worship Asclepius, the God of Medicine, worshiped all over Greece. Furthermore, three kilometers north of Parikia, on a hill, there is a temple of Apollo of Delos and it is facing Delos, an ancient city built on an islet opposite to Mykonos island. In addition, there was also a temple of the goddess Artemis, as well as an ancient cemetery.
Another attraction in Parikia, are the ruins of a Venetian castle, built in the 13th century by the Duke of Naxos, Sanudos and it is one of the most popular attractions of Paros. That is, most of all, because of its construction. Ancient inhabitants of Paros were using marbles and pieces of ancient temples columns of Paros to build the wall. The Castle is at amphitheatrical on a hill.
Most noteworthy in Parikia and the most famous of all the attractions of Paros, Ekatontapiliani church, is very close to the port. It’s one of the largest and the most important early Christian monument in Greece. It was built in the 4th century and took its name, according to tradition, because of its 100 gates or doors. 99 of them are visible and the last one will reveal it self after opening a secret door in Agia Sophia in Istanbul.
Next to Ekatontapiliani church there is the Byzantine Museum of Paros, where visitors can admire exhibitions of icons, wood carvings and other objects and relics of Paros.
There are many beaches near Parikia which cover all the tastes of visitors. The nearest one is Livadia. This is a long sandy beach with umbrellas, sunbeds and a variety of restaurants and cafes. Within the Bay of Parikia and opposite to the town, there are other beaches such as Krios and Marcello, both sandy and very well organized. Visitors of the island consider them as some of the best in Paros. Furthermore, if you are looking for something more quiet and secluded, there is the beach of Agios Fokas, on the northern part of the bay. There are two ways to get to the beaches of this part: using a car, or taking a boat from the port of Paros.
Southwest of Parikia, there is another famous beach, Parasporos, which is also sandy and organized with umbrellas and sun beds. In addition it is suitable for children. Closer to Parikia, you will find a small beach, called Delfini.
In Parikia, there are many cafes. You will find the most famous of them west of the port. From there you will be able to admire the beautiful sunset, while enjoying your cocktail. In addition, there is also a variety of taverns and restaurants. Consequently on this side of Parikia, you will taste delicious dishes, both seafood and meat.
You can also discover the alleys of Parikia, full with small shops, from where you can buy gifts as well as cafes and small taverns.
Finally, you can use local buses from Parikia, in order to have access to most parts of Paros island during your stay.

Attractions on Paros Island

There are many attractions on Paros island. You should see the most interesting of them and choose which to visit.

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The Venetian castle in the picturesque port of Naoussa, adds a touch of history in this traditional place. And its a pleasant surprise of the island’s guests.
The castle was built in the early 14th century. In the 15th century was renovated by Sommaripa, the family that dominated in Paros until 1517.
To reach the ruins of the castle, a greater part of which is now submerged, you have to walk on the wall that protects the port of Naoussa. When strong winds blow, waves crash before the wall and you may get wet. In the picturesque harbor of this seaside village, you will find many taverns and cafes. Also, we suggest you explore through the narrow streets of Naoussa, that is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades.

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