Paros...Something for everyone

The beautiful yellow, sandy beaches on Paros ensure both a relaxing holiday or a more thrilling adventure for those seeking watersports activities.

Sandy Beaches
Watersports
Old towns & windmills

The idyllic Cycladic island of Paros (75 sq.miles) in the central Aegean Sea, is the dream location for photographers and artists with its stunning beauty. Suitable for families, couples, groups and especially those on honeymoon, there is an excellent range of accommodation and a complete range of eating establishments offering an excellent range of dishes.

Paros is a popular destination for both tourists and Greeks and the ideal destination for a summer holiday, or for island hopping to MYKONOS, SANTORINI and NAXOS. With its historical monuments, rural villages and hiking trails, what more can you ask for?

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Paxos Holidays. Stunning Beaches

Our top 5 reasons for visiting Naxos:

1. Stunning beaches

With 120km of coastline there is a beach to suit you, from secluded and deserted coves to beaches which are excellent for watersports. The aptly named Golden beach near Parikia is the longest in the island and excellent for watersports and is family friendly.

The Pounda area is well known for kitesurfing while the actual beach is known as the party beach! Sandy Kolymbithres is well known for its eroded rock formations and with its shallow, turquoise waters is popular with families. And then you have secret Agios Fokas...

Holidays To Paros. Whitewashed Villages

2. Sporting activites

Paros is well known for its sporting activities...windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking, wakeboarding, water skiing, scuba diving, sailing clubs...or how about horse riding on the beach?

There are many hiking trails on the island and cycling routes. Try the 7 km hiking trail through the protected ‘Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros’ near Naoussa.

3. Picturesque towns and villages

Parikia, the capital and main port, with its iconic large windmill and remains of 13th century Venetian castle, has many boutiques, lively bars, cafes and restaurants in the Old Town and places which sell art, pottery and locally made jewellery. Visit the street markets every morning except Sundays, for a range of local produce.

Naoussii is an old fishing town...if you get up early you will see the fishing boats (caiques) bring in their catch! With its 15th century Venetian fortress and traditional architecture, it is a popular place to visit with luxury hotels, restaurants and shops and a lively nightlife. Visit rural villages on the cliff tops, such as Lefkes with its traditional architecture.

Holiday To Naxos. Historical windmills

4. Food and drink

There are a full range of eateries on the island, offering traditional Greek dishes to more cosmopolitan options. Try Gouno, the popular sun-dried mackerel often seen hanging outside in the sun, and Mizithra, the island’s goat cheese. Freshly caught and cooked seafood and Mezedes in local cafes and tavernas are a must. Red, white and Malvasia (dessert) wines are all produced on the island. How about a tour and tasting at Moraitis winery, the oldest and most important on the island...

Naxos Holidays. Historical Buildings

5. Historical monuments

There are a many museums, churches, ancient monasteries and ruins to visit on the island. The Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia, or ‘church with 100 doors’ is a stunning historic Byzantine church complex, which also houses an archaeological museum. You can even tour the ancient marble quarries in Marathi.

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