PAROS INSIGHTS

TOWNS & VILLAGES

ANTIPAROS ISLAND

PAROS IS AN ISLAND as luminous as its marble, the joy of the ar tist, a festival of colors and sensations, the Church of Ekatontapyliani (hundred gates), called by many the Agia Sophia of the Aegean. The island offers a refreshing, life-giving breeze, hospitable residents, beautiful traditional villages and countless sandy beaches. A cuisine rich with local delicacies and parian wines. Paros is the island of all ages that welcomes ever yone offering numerous activities for every season.

TOWNS & VILLAGES

ANTIPAROS ISLAND

ANTIPAROS ISLAND

Lying southwest of Paros, it is ideal for a relaxed and serene holiday and can easily be reached from Pounda or Parikia by boat. The ancient name of Antiparos was Oliaros. A major Neolithic settlement has been unearthed at the neighboring islet of Saliagos and it is considered to be the oldest in Cyclades. The Chora (town) of Antiparos has been built around a 15th century Venetian castle. The stone-paved streets, the whitewashed alleys, the houses decorated with thriving pink and purple bougainvillea’s and the central square with its shadowy eucalyptus trees create an enchanting atmosphere.

LEFKES

It is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. Lefkes was the capital of Paros during the 19th century. The village is located under a pinewood grove on the hill.A walk around its beautiful narrow streets with the white joints will impress you. You will see the old whitewashed houses, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos area, a street with taverns and shops and a wonderful view of the Aegean Sea and Naxos in the background.

Where to swim

  • Soros
  • Apantima
  • Fanari
  • Agios Georgios

Points of interest - Activities

  • Cave of Antiparos
  • The Castle
  • Despotiko island daily private excursions
  • Canoe Kayak daily trips

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