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The open-air theatre impresses with its exceptional acoustics and wonderful view over the gulf of Naousa. It includes cultural, sporting and other events, in the Archilochos open-air theatre, the Enastron summer cinema and the area around the Environmental Park. The Festival at the Park has been held every summer since 2009 and lasts from June to September. Even the most sceptical will find that the hiking paths of Paros are a great discovery.Īt the island’s fairs, which are held in the villages in honour of the saints, you can enjoy the famed Parian, Cycladic and Greek hospitality. Paros has a network of footpaths with a total length of approximately 35 kilometres.

Each beach has its own difficulty level, which varies depending on the wind that is blowing in the area. The island is heaven for lovers of extreme sports, while hot spots for surfers are Chrysi Akti, Santa Maria, Tsoukalia and Pounta. Water skiing, surfing, kite surfing, jogging, tennis, riding, walking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy in Paros. History buffs can visit the Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Art Museum at Alyki, which houses some amazing miniatures of boats and typical buildings of the Cycladic tradition, as well as the Ancient Cemetery, dating to the 8th century BC. Thousands of butterflies live in the middle of a lush green forest with stone footpaths. Yes, that’s right, it’s not just Rhodes that has butterflies but also Paros. The island also has many monasteries.ĭo not miss out on a visit to the Valley of Butterflies in the region of Psychopiana.

The sculptures on the inside of the church came from the ancient temple of Demeter that once stood on the island, while the church’s baptismal font, on the south side of the church, is the oldest in the whole of Orthodox Christendom. This Byzantine monument is unique in Greece and was built by Constantine the Great and Saint Helen, to the designs of the same architects who built the church of Agia Sophia in Istanbul. The island is also a destination for religious tourism, primarily for the holy pilgrimage to Ekatontapiliani in Parikia, where the Dormition of the Panagia is celebrated every 15 August. The “castle” is nothing more than the remains of the Frankish castle, which the Duke of Naxos, Marco Sanudo, built in the 13th century to protect the island from pirates. You will be captivated by the architecture at noble Lefkes, which also has the best view in the whole island.Ĭlimb up the Castle hill, above the port of Parikia, to enjoy a stunning view and marvel at the sunset. Cosmopolitan Naousa, one of the most beautiful villages in all the Cyclades, will enchant you and provide the perfect backdrop for photographs of its whitewashed lanes and picturesque little port. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: ATOL protection does not apply to the other holiday and travel services listed on this website.Visit the island’s wonderful villages: the lanes of the capital Parikia are ideal for walking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each flight before you make your booking. Some of the flights on this website are also financially protected by the ATOL scheme, but ATOL protection does not apply to all flights. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected.

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