Location: In the Central Cyclades, between Naxos , Antiparos and Sifnos .
Identity card: Oval in shape, Paros has an area of 195 km², a coastal perimeter of 120 km and a population of 14,000 inhabitants. Capital and main port: Parikia .
Characteristics: The third largest island in the archipelago after Naxos and Andros , the island of Paros owes its fame to the quality of its white marble which was used, among other things, for the sculpture of the most famous masterpieces such as the “Venus of Milo » , today kept at the Louvre Museum , in Paris .
Thanks to its central position, Paros is the hub of the Cyclades . We inevitably go there. Each year it welcomes thousands of tourists from all over the world. It stands out from the other Cyclades islands by the gentleness of its landscapes. The hills slope gently down to the sea and open on three sides of the island onto vast plains abundant in springs. So you will see many valleys planted with vines, orange trees, lemon trees and olive trees.
Its villages remain authentic with whitewashed houses with their stone staircases along the narrow streets, its picturesque fishing ports, its monasteries scattered in the hinterland, its golden sand beaches, its numerous coves scattered everywhere along the coastline, make it one of the friendliest islands in all of Greece .
Strong points: In Paros , there is something for everyone. Indeed, the island offers all the conditions for an unforgettable stay: water sports, particularly windsurfing, scuba diving, horseback riding along the beaches, walks, mini cruises in the neighboring islands: Antiparos, Delos , Mykonos , Naxos , Santorini , Tinos , and intense nightlife in Parikia and Naoussa .
Activities and Excursions:
To help you find your way around the island, we have indicated in ORANGE the places where you can stay.
