{"id":72,"date":"2014-03-10T21:32:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T21:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ParosisoneofthelargestislandsoftheCycladesandfiguresamongthebestsummerdestinationsinGreece.Theislandlieswithinapprox.2,5hours(withahigh-speedboat)or4hours(normalferry)distancefromPiraeuswith"},"modified":"2019-03-18T12:32:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T10:32:30","slug":"paros-seven-reasons-to-visit-the-beautiful-greek-island-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfbeach.gr\/en\/2014\/03\/10\/paros-seven-reasons-to-visit-the-beautiful-greek-island-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Paros: Seven reasons to visit the beautiful Greek island"},"content":{"rendered":"
Paros is one of the largest islands of the Cyclades and figures among the best summer destinations in Greece. The island lies within approx. 2,5 hours (with a high-speed boat) or 4 hours (normal ferry) distance from Piraeus with frequent connections to almost all other islands.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Paros is<\/span> probably the<\/span> only<\/span> island in<\/span> Cyclades<\/span> having<\/span> accessibility<\/span> to all<\/span> known<\/span> and unknown<\/span> beaches<\/span>, with sand<\/span>, pebbles and<\/span> clear waters<\/span> (flat island).<\/span>\u00a0 There are also<\/span> many<\/span> fishing villages<\/span> offered<\/span> for<\/span> family vacation<\/span>. In the various<\/span> events taking place<\/span> in the villages<\/span> and<\/span> festivals<\/span>, visitors can enjoy<\/span> plenty of<\/span> Parian<\/span> wine<\/span> or<\/span> suma<\/span> and taste<\/span> local<\/span> delicacies<\/span> served by<\/span> local people<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n

Beautiful sandy beaches
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are\u00a0 lots of great sandy beaches in Paros island.<\/p>\n

Monastiri:<\/span> <\/span>Organized beach with shallow water for several meters . <\/span>The bay of Ag.Gianni ( Monastery ) is sheltered from north winds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kolimbithres<\/span>: <\/span>Remarkable beauty with white stones on the beach and in the sea.
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Golden beach<\/span>:<\/span>Beach with white sand suitable for water sports because of the winds .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pounda beach<\/span>: 2 beach bars,\u00a0 great music all day, parties lot of fun<\/p>\n

Faragas<\/span>: <\/span>Three small creeks to choose. You will enjoy sunbath and swimming.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Maria<\/span>: <\/span>Organized beach with a variety of water sports and music from the beach\u00a0 bar. Suitable for children .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kalogeros<\/span>: <\/span>Beach Suitable for covering your body with clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lots of activities<\/h3>\n

Diving<\/span> centers<\/span>, Water Sports<\/span>, Kite surf<\/span>, tennis<\/span>, horse riding <\/span>, day trips by boat, cycling, travel across <\/span>Paros<\/span> and Antiparos<\/span> by bus with a guide. <\/span><\/span>You will never be bored..<\/p>\n

Sightseeing<\/h3>\n

Places worth<\/span> even visit<\/span> are:<\/span>
\nThe<\/span> “Holy Trinity”<\/span> in Lefkes village<\/span>, a small traditional village in the mainland. The Church<\/span> is made of<\/span> Parian<\/span> marble<\/span>.
\nThe<\/span> ancient quarries<\/span> at<\/span> Marathi<\/span>
\nThe<\/span> Ekkatotapyliani<\/span> in<\/span> Parks<\/span>
\nThe<\/span> Cave<\/span> of Antiparos<\/span>
\nButterfies valley<\/span>, in<\/span> Saint<\/span> Arseni village
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Night life
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Nightlife<\/span> in Paros<\/span>‘s Naoussa<\/span> and<\/span> Parikia.<\/span> Many bars<\/span> and<\/span> nightclubs with<\/span> live music<\/span> all night<\/span>. You can also find\u00a0 a variety of restaurants that serve fishfood in the port.
\nStill another<\/span> option<\/span> for nightlife<\/span> more q<\/span><\/span>uiescent is<\/span> in<\/span> Marpissa,<\/span> in<\/span> Logaras <\/span>, Aliki<\/span> and<\/span> Drios<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n

Attractive villages in the traditional Cycladic style<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The<\/span> most traditional villages<\/span> in Paros<\/span> worth<\/span> even visit <\/span>for their\u00a0<\/span> backstreets<\/span> and<\/span> decoration<\/span> are:<\/span>
\nLefkes, <\/span>Naoussa<\/span>, Parikia, Prodromos<\/span><\/p>\n

Beautiful nature and traditional Greek atmosphere<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Paros<\/span> are<\/span> many<\/span> festivals<\/span> in various<\/span> villages<\/span>, with<\/span> traditional food<\/span> and<\/span> dances<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

21\/06-23\/06 Kleidona<\/span>
\n<\/span>Fair where people burn the wreaths of 1st May. Takes place to Aliki , Naoussa and Prodromos village . People light large fire to\u00a0 burn the\u00a0 wreaths and flyby .
\n<\/span>30\/ 06 Saint Anargiroi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Festival at the monastery of Parikia
\n<\/span>02 \/ 07 Fish Festival<\/span>
\n<\/span>The\u00a0inhabitants<\/span><\/span> of\u00a0 Naoussa serve fresh fried fish , plenty of wine and suma. All night dance with traditional greek music at the port of Naoussa .
\n<\/span>15\/ 08 Celebration of Virgin Mary<\/span>
\n<\/span>Parade, Procession image Chairetismos ship , Pyrotechnimata and traditional area of the beach park.
\n<\/span>23\/ 08 Feast of Pirates<\/span>
\n<\/span>Representation of the raid of Barbarossa and the Pirates and the battle fought by Naoussa to get back their women . <\/span>Dancing and singing at the port of Naoussa .
\n<\/span>28\/ 08 Saint Giannis Detis<\/span>
\n<\/span>Feast of St. John’sa at monastery .\u00a0 The f<\/span>east takes place on the beach .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hospitality and friendliness of the local people<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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