Because it’s inland and a little isolated it’s probably not the best place to stay if you’re interested in relaxing by the water most days. Lefkes is a beautifully-preserved traditional village, that I think is a must-visit when you’re in Paros. Don’t let that put you off though! Naoussa is stunning, and has some of the best dining and nightlife on the island. Due to the megaclubs on the edge of the village, it also attracts a lot of eighteen year old Europeans wielding daddy’s credit card. It is absolutely worth a visit, with spectacular restaurants on the water, great bars and shopping and a gorgeous setting. I loved visiting Naousa, but personally I preferred Parikia’s downbeat vibes as a place to stay. Naoussa has the island’s best restaurants and boutique hotels, and as a result it is busier than Parikia. The picturesque fishing village on the northern coast of the island, with a beautiful harbour and large, traditional Cycladic village, similar to Parikia. It’s a little less crowded than Naousa and definitely has a more relaxed, downbeat vibe. We stayed in Parikia when we went to Paros, and I really loved it here – I’d definitely stay here again. Most port towns are not very exciting, but behind the waterfront Parikia has a gorgeous Cycladic village with traditional white washed buildings, winding stone streets and lashings of bright pink bougainvillea. The main town of the Paros as well as the port, which makes it very convenient if you’re arriving by ferry or plan on using the bus frequently as it’s the hub of the bus network. Paros’ villages rival the more famous villages of Mykonos, but are significantly less crowded. Paros has some of the most beautiful traditional villages in the Cyclades. Planning your first trip to the island? Check out my itinerary for 3 days in Paros. One of the drawcards of Paros is that it has a sprinkling of everything you could want in a Greek Island, without crazy overcrowding. It won’t be for long, especially as it was recently voted the best island in Europe by Travel + Leisure Magazine. I didn’t want to leave, and of the six Greek Islands that I’ve visited, Paros is my favourite.įor now, Paros is still one of the lesser-known islands in the Cyclades. Already, it is a popular tourist destination with Europeans, but it is not over-crowded or suffering from over-tourism the way that the more popular islands are.įor the most part, the island is less over-developed and genuinely feels like a refreshing break from the rest of the world. Paros, a Greek island in the Cyclades, might not be a household name like nearby Santorini or Mykonos, but it won’t stay under the radar for long. The island is still blissfully peaceful in most parts, and it doesn’t take long to figure out why so many visitors who come to Paros never leave. With some of the prettiest traditional village in the Cyclades, dozens of beautiful beaches and a handful of ancient ruins and historic sites, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t as overcrowded as nearby Mykonos and Santorini.
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