Paros island

Paros is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea best known for its beaches and traditional villages. Parikia, the bayside capital, is a boating and transportation hub for the Cyclades region. Is one of the most popular summer destinations of Greece. The island has a beautiful landscape of terraced hills with olive groves. Paros has also several picturesque villages, byzantine churches and archaeological sites. During the Byzantine years, the island became an important Christian center and the Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, one of the most important Christian monuments, was built.

Paros - The ideal summer destination

Paros is one of the most beautiful islands in the complex of Cyclades. Is the third largest island of the Cyclades after Naxos and Andros and is located west of Naxos. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations as it has endless sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and impressive landscapes. There are beautiful villages with picturesque cobbled streets, local shops, traditional houses and churches.
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Paros mineral wealth

The mineral wealth of Paros is known all over the world. The history of Parian marble extraction dates back to protocycladitic era. This marble is considered unique in the whole world. The ancient quarries of Paros are located in the Marathi area, approximately 5 km from Parikia. These quarries are known for the excellent quality white marble, which has been mined there since the 7th century BC and was a source of wealth for the island. Famous sculptures such as the Aphrodite of Milos, the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Victory of Samothrace have been made from this marble.

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Ekatontapiliani

The church is located in Parikia, just 200 meters away from the port and is one of the most important and best preserved Christian churches in Greece. According to tradition, the original building of this temple was the work of the Emperor of Byzantium the Great and Saint Constantine to fulfill the wish of his mother, Saint Helen.

The Valley of Butterflies

It is a natural park, full of different towering trees, running water, paths and local vegetation. A landscape of unique natural beauty where in the months of June to September, the Valley is filled with butterflies, creating an unusual, but beautiful phenomenon.

Golden Beach

Golden Beach is one of the most famous and largest beaches of Paros. It is a very long and wide sandy beach with crystal clear waters and it became famous because there are ideal weather conditions for windsurfing.

The Venetian Fortress

The Venetian Castle in Naoussa, Paros, was built by the Venetians in the 16th century to protect the settlement of Naoussa from pirates. Today most of it is submerged, but it is one of the most beautiful sights on the island of Paros.