Paros island
Paros is a very pretty island, full of character, picturesque villages and beautiful beaches. You can find tourist facilities of high standards, a great variety of restaurants, bars and shops. Day trips to the islands of Antiparos, Ios, Naxos and Mykonos are offered.
Some of the places of interest: the church of Virgin Ekatontapyliani, the church of St. Constantine, the Byzantine museum, the Archaeological Museum, Longovardas monastery, the ruined Venetian castle in Marpissa.
Main villages: Paroikia (capital and port town), Naoussa, Lefkes
Beaches: Livadia, Krios, Mikro and Megalo Piperi, Kolimbithres, Pounta, Santa Maria, Ambelas and many more.
How to get to Paros from Athens: by ferry (4 – 4.5 hours), by catamaran (2.5 – 3 hours) and airplane (45 minutes).