Paros Island
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Paros Island
Unrivalled natural beauty, beaches with crystal clear waters, unrivalled Byzantine footpaths connecting traditional villages and breathtaking landscapes make Paros, located at the heart of the Cyclades, one of the best loved holiday destinations in Greece.
Wander through beautiful traditional villages like Naoussa, a colourful village, where the ruins of a Venetian fortress stand at the entrance to its small harbour. Lefkes is located at the highest point of Paros and enjoys stunning views of the island. The village is set up in the mountains and is surrounded by a rich green landscape. It has very well preserved Cycladic and neoclassical buildings, beautiful squares and narrow marble alleys. The Museum of Aegean Folk Culture at Lefkes offers a tour of the culture of the Archipelago; discover the Aegean world through its exhibits, which include pieces related to the architecture, traditional trades and geology of the islands.
Suggested Tours
Tour 1 : Paros Island Tour
Our excursion starts at 9:00 at Parikia.As we walk to the castle and the church of Saints Constantine and Helen, where is the old town and the most scenic spot of .Then, walking through the alleys , we arrive at one of the main attractions of Paros , Panagia Ekatontapiliani , one of the oldest churches in the country built around 400 AC. , also called the church with One hundred gates. Not only is an architectural and archaeological monument , the church of Our Lady of the Hundred Gates is one of the most important pilgrimage sites throughout Greece.From there, the bus takes us to the port of Punda, where we will take the ferry to Antiparos. We will stroll through the picturesque little town and visit the Venetian fortress (15th century) which is still inhabited.Returning to Paros, we cross the southern coast, where we pass the villages of Alyki and Drios and then we reach Piso Livadi, where we take our break. You will have some free time for lunch (optional basis) or even to swim.The traditional architecture of Paros , you will meet with a stroll in Lefkes , the former capital of Paros It is built amphitheatrically in cruciform shape, at an altitude of 250 meters, at the centre of the island. It is surrounded by small forest areas, olive groves and vineyards. It is characterized by its beautiful, full of pines forest, which covers one side of the village.In the afternoon we arrive at Naoussa , the beautiful fishing village with all its Cycladic charm. We take a little walk through its small roads and the port with the colorful fishing boats , which is one of the most picturesque in Greece . An ideal background for great photos!
- Paros, Greece
Tour 2: Cruise around Antiparos
Discover the beautiful and famous island of Antiparos. Join us on a cruise you will never forget and that will definitely convince you to participate in all the tours and cruises we have prepared for you. Our cruise begins at 10.00 from the port of Pounta.Until there, we can transfer you safely and comfortably with our buses by booking the transfer services of our agency. Bring along your best mood and we will lead you to beautiful beaches, sea caves and small islands that will make you wonder to what exotic destination you have found yourselves.The cruise offers a unique aspect of the return to the untamed beauty and life in nature. The below itinerary is indicative since the captain will choose the best spots for each cruise according to weather conditions so you can spend unique moments on board around Antiparos island.
Discover Panteronissi: the turquoise waters will give you the feeling that you are in a huge swimming pool created by Nature herself.
The wild morphology of the southeast cost surrounded from cliffs plunging into the sea forming a successions of cave including the cave of Mastihari.
Several stops for swimming in crystal blue water.
During the excursion local wine and soft drinks are served and in the afternoon you can enjoy a barbecue prepared with love from your captain.
The return to the port of Pounta is at 17.00.
- Antiparos, Greece