By boat
All year round there are daily ferry routes to Paros from Piraeus and Rafina. From Piraeus the distance is covered in approximately 3 hours by speedboat and in approximately 5 hours by conventional ferry. From Rafina it takes 4 to 6 hours. The island is also linked with many other islands with frequent departures during the summer season. Also there are boats plying from Paros to Antiparos daily.
With airplane
There are frequent flights from Athens International Airport to the island of Paros throughout the year. The duration of the flight is approximately 45 minutes. The airport is 9 kilometers away from Parikia and buses transport passengers into town.
Local Authorities
Paros Police Station (Parikia): 22840 23333
Paros Police Station (Naoussa): 22840 51202
Parikia Port Authority: 22840 21240
Naoussa Port Authority: 22840 51250
Taxi & Transport
Paros Taxi
Parikia: 22840 21500
Naoussa: 22840 53490
Marpissa: 22840 41209, 41386
Bus Station
Parikia: 22840 21395
Naoussa: 22840 52865
First Aid
Health Centre: 22843 60000
Medical centre: 22840 24410
Ambulance: 22840 22500
Marpissa dispensary: 22840 41205
Naoussa dispensary: 22840 51216
Marmara dispensary: 22840 43065
Dispensary of Lefkes: 22840 41728
Pharmacies
Parikia: 22840 21282, 22840 22223, 22840 23992, 22840-21294, 22840 21388
Naoussa: 22840 55152, 22840 51023, 22840 51550
Aliki: 22840 91560
Marmara: 22840 45010
Marpisa: 22840 41810
Naoussa: 22840 55152, 22840 51023, 22840 51550
Aliki: 22840 91560
Marmara: 22840 45010
Marpisa: 22840 41810
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. August 15th is her feast day and many events take place.
The Museum consists of three rooms and an outdoor area. It is located right behind the church of Ekatontapiliani. There are findings from the Neolithic era to early Christian times. Among them, the Victory of Paros, the archaic marble Gorgo, kouroi, sculptures from archaic and classical times, Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic findings and a mosaic floor from Roman times.
The Venetian Castle in Naoussa, Paros, was built by the Venetians in the 16th century to protect the settlement of Naoussa from pirates.
It was built at the beginning of the 13th century by the Venetians. It is built from marble architectural members of ancient temples of Paros. It is located at the top of the hill from where the view is breathtaking.
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. A refreshment stand is available at the entrance of the valley. The park is open from June to September from 09:30 to 19:30.
The Ancient Cemetery of Paros is located in Parikia, near the port and is one of the most important in the Cyclades, with tombs from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century AD.
The Ancient Marble Quarries of Paros are located in Marathi. This marble was used to create some of the most important sculptures and monuments of antiquity, such as the Aphrodite of Milos and the Victory of Samothrace. .
On the top of a hill with an excellent view of the entire bay, are the remains of the sanctuaries of Delian Apollo and Artemis. The site is open all year round and with free admission.
