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In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Paros,with
10,000 inhabitants and 120km coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of
an Aegean Island. Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted with
small churches and monasteries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, famous
monuments from the lands rich ancient and medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed
in the unique, dazzling Aegean light. All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent
tourist facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of
seclusion, have combined to make Paros one of the most favourite spots in the Cyclades
Islands. It is now your turn to discover and explore it.

Enjoy swimming and your favourite water sports, have
fun in the local feasts, savour the local dishes and famed wines in restaurants, taverns
and ouzeries stroll around the countryside and the lovely village streets, visit the
handicraft shops, revel in the intense nightlife. Discover Parikia, the capital, visit the
famous church of Katapoliani, one of Greece's most important Byzantine monuments,
impressively preserved, the Venetian castle, and the Archaeological Museum with its
exhibits from the ancient history of Paros and Antiparos. Discover Naoussa which is north
of the island with its whitewashed alleys, picturesque fishing port and beautiful nearby
beaches. Lefkes and Marathi which are in the middle of the Island with the ancient
quarries of the famous Parian marble. The monasteries of Longovarda, Christou tou Dassous
and many others. The tranquil fishing village of Aliki is on the south west of the Island
with sandy beaches around.

It is well worth discovering the south
east district from Marpissa to Drios is maybe the most beautiful in Paros, with
picturesque villages and fishing ports (Marpissa, Pisso Livadi, Logaras, Drios), exquisite
sandy beaches (Pisso Livadi, Logaras, Pounda, Messada, New Golden Beach, Golden Beach and
Drios), interesting sights, warm island hospitality and model tourist facilities. Famous
worldwide to fans of watersports, especially windsurfing, it also offers a variety of
vacation possibilities for every taste, discover it by yourself and find out how many more
surprises it holds. Distances in Paros are short, the roads are good and every
ride has its own charm, with breathtaking views over the Aegean sea and the surrounding
islands.

You can also take a trip to nearby Antiparos and
visit its spectacular cave and turquoise-water beaches. And don't forget that Paros
due to its position and importance, is linked not only to Piraeus (The port of Athens) and
Rafina, but also to all the islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Samos, even Crete
island and Thessaloniki which is the second biggest city in north Greece. The
possibilities offered are limitless, both in moving around and in your stay, since Paros
has an excellent tourist infrastructure. We are sure all this will entice you to become
fans of Paros. Have a nice
holidays!

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