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Paros
Paros: the splendid one
Paros is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Is a popular holiday destination for the youth and mass tourists and relaxing place for those who love the island and know how to enjoy the inner beauty. White villages, monasteries and ancient monuments, dozens of churches to spark out of nowhere, natural beauty and endless blue, night life of high strength and excellent tourist infrastructure will make you wish you this summer never to be ended...
Parikia: the two faces of beauty
To the west of the island Parikia is the proud owner of the island being the capital. Apart from this has also the privilege of hosting the church Ekatontapyliani, symbol of faith since the sovereignty of the Venetians.
Walking around the city, at each step find restaurants, tavernas and restaurants serving delicious dishes from local, Greek and international cuisine while the streets around the castle (old market) and the coastal road gather stores of every kind, local market cafes, leisure and club with live music until the early hours.
This is one side of the capital, because behind the cosmopolitan nature, lies an unexplored city with rich monuments and history... A walk through the narrow streets will lead you to ancient monuments, churches, lush balcony of a bygone era, bridges and all kinds of Cycladic houses. In short Parikia is the ideal place to combine modern life and tradition.
Sights: Ekatontapyliani will impress you with the magnificent building which according to tradition, owes its existence to a vow of St. Helena, to find the Holy Cross visiting the Holy Places. The house came out by the son of Grand Kostantinos after her death. The name is due to have 100 doors, one of which is hidden.The biggest festival of the island is the festival on the 15th of August, when the religious celebration is accompanied by great popular festival which is definitely worth attending.
Near the harbor lies the ancient cemetery, which came to light after the excavations on the coast near the street. It contains the graves of various types in different seasons. The most important finding is a polyandrion (mass grave), unique in the Aegean region, dating back to the end of the Geometric period (8th century BC.).
Following the coastal road, it will lead you to the hill of St. Anne which revealed place of worship of the god of medicine Asclepius, while following the opposite side you will reach the sacred site of worship of Apollo Delios, founded in the early 5th century. A place of high interest is the hill of the Venetian castle in which there are the ruins of the temple of Demeter. Finally do not forget to visit the Archaeological Museum where you will have the opportunity to see sculptures of Archaic and Classical periods, ceramic finds, Roman mosaics and miniatures belonging to everyday life, originated from different periods.
Beaches: Obviously Parikia not lacks anything. If the rides, the tours and the night wandering tired you a bit, swim in the beach Livadia that stretches right of the port and has a natural shade. Just outside the city you will find beaches with excellent water and tavernas as Kaminia, the Ram, and Saint Fokas and for daring naturists are the beaches Parasporos and St. Irene.
Naoussa: tradition and fun
From a simple fishing harbor came to mean the second choice for cosmopolitan holiday island of Paros. However, is situated 10 km from the capital, it is about a small picturesque paradise that has everything. Naoussa knows how to maintain the character and authentic style. The interior of Naoussa is formed by whitewashed streets with traditional Cycladic houses, hospitable people and ancient monuments such as the ruins of the Venetian castle at the harbor entrance, the derelict mills on the edge of the village, the museum of Byzantine art and many churches and monasteries.
Despite the facilities for accommodation and the nightlife of the traditional character is not eroded. In this way, each summer, the first Sunday of July take place festivities of wine and fish. Big celebration is the Koursariki night on 23 August, during which Naoussa’s residents represent an invasion of pirates in the harbor, seeking to exorcise the memories of pirates pillaged for many years the island.
Beaches: For leisurely swim in clean water and water sports you will find beautiful beaches nearby and further as Piperi, Monastiri, Ag.Anargiroi, Langeri Limnes, Santa Maria. From Santa Maria rent a boat to cross over to the island Filizi, a place of exquisite beauty and archaeological interest. But the lead held by the beach Kolimbithres, unique place with white rocks carved into various strange shapes.
Leukes
Perhaps the most beautiful Mediterranean village, is a traditional village built above the slopes of the mountain. Green matched perfectly with the white, the relaxation is rule here since everybody moves on foot and there is also plenty of good food. Besides, this place is very interesting. Just outside the village of Marathi you will see the ancient quarries of Parow. From there came the famous Parian marble, the main source of wealth for the island in all periods of history, famous for his contribution to architecture and sculpture in particular the classic years.
Around Lefkes are scattered in beautiful mountains, the monasteries of Agia Kyriaki, Saint John Kaparos with the homonymous festival on August 29th, St. John and St. George in Langada. Inside the village there is a folklore museum as well as the studio pottery of John and Virginia Kidonieas, who create over 40 years beautiful pottery with designs inspired by popular tradition, just at the entrance of the village...
In Leukes you will find rooms to stay and hotels. The part is ideal for relaxing holidays, so do not expect great nightlife.
