Paros

Paros is an island of unique natural beauty, picturesque, bathed under the Aegean light and surrounded by blue-green waters. It also has a rich history, which is proved by the countless findings that were brought to light by the archaeological hoe, offering to the visitors the opportunity to follow the historical development of Paros by visiting the archaeological sites and the museums.

Parikia (Parikiá), the capital of Paros, is a beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed cubic houses and impressive neoclassical mansions. A well preserved 13th century Venetian castle stands proudly on a hill at the centre of the village offering an amazing view of Parikía. In the capital you can also admire an important ecclesiastical monument, the 6th century church of Panayia Ekatontapyliani. The name “Ekatontapylianí” means the church with 100 gates (“Ekató Pýles” in Greek), one of which is a secret one! Don’t miss the chance to visit the baptistery (4th century AD), one of the best preserved baptisteries in the Orthodox East, and the Byzantine Museum. The Parikía Byzantine Museum is housed on the ground floor of the church. Its exhibits include icons, wood-carved iconostases and other heirlooms from various monasteries and churches on the island.

Sun-drenched beaches, like Chrissí Aktí, Santa Maria and Poúnda, welcome sun-loving visitors who want to enjoy the crystal clear sea, the sun or even their favorite water sports! Every year Chrissí Aktí is the venue for the Windsurfing World Championship. On the sea bed at Alykí beach, to the southwest, you can explore the ruins of an ancient town! Enjoy the unusual natural landscape with impressive white rock formations on Kolymbíthres beach. The beach of Kalóyeros, surrounded by red and green clay rocks offers a really effective spa for free! Cover your body with clay and let it dry in the sun; after a while rinse yourself in the sea and your body will feel softer than ever!

Useful Phone Numbers

MUNICIPALITY OF PAROS: 22840 21200 - 22840 21222

COMMUNITY OF ANTIPAROS: 22840 61570

PORT AUTHORITIES OF PARIKIA: 22840 21240

PORT STATION OF NAOUSSA: 22840 51250

PORT STATION OF ANTIPAROS: 22840 61231

POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PARIKIA: 22840 23333

POLICE DEPARTMENT OF NAOUSA: 22840 41202

POLICE STATION OF MARPISSA: 22840 41202

HEALTH CENTER: 22840 22500-2

MEDICAL CENTER: 22840 22477

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF MARPISSA: 22840 41205

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF NAOUSSA: 22840 51216

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF KOSTOS: 22840 23730

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF LEFKES: 22840 41728

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF MARMARA: 22840 41065

AGRICULTURAL SURGERY OF AGAIRIA: 22840 91277, 92009

SACRED CHURCH OF EKATONTAPILIANI: 22840 21243 - 22840 24807

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PAROS: 22840 21231

BYZANTINE MUSEUM OF PAROS: 22840 21243

BYZANTINE MUSEUM OF NAOUSSA: 22840 53261

LAOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF NAOUSSA: 22840 52284 - 22840 52246