Naoussa Paros: Fun Festivals and a Fine Hotel

Unlike the other Cycladic Islands, Paros preserves its traditional culture including festivals and customs. It's one of the best reasons why half a million of visitors travel to Paros each year. If you want to explore the culture and the rich heritage of Paros, you must not miss the most significant Paros festivals held yearly. What are the most important and vibrant festivals Paros celebrate? When are they celebrated? Who are the participants? Which village can we call home for the rest of our trip? Among which Paros Hotels should we stay at? Together, let's all discover the colorful culture and festivals in Paros!

Kalypso Hotel and Apartments offers a spacious room with your own kitchen for your convenience.

Festival at the Park

Date of Celebration: June to September

One of the best summer musicals that you'll attend in your life only is seen in the Municipality of Paros. Started back in 2009, the Festival at the Park aim to promote local and international music artists. Second, to promote the rich culture and volunteerism among the locals and tourists of Paros. The Festival at the Park held at the Archilochus outdoor amphitheater. It hosts at least 20 meaningful and colorful events that trigger the mission of the festival, to promote the talents and culture of Paros. 

A fun night in a month's long celebration of Festival at the Park!

Festival of Karavolas at Lefkes 

Date of Celebration: 1st Saturday after August 15

The hilliest side of Paros, Lefkes celebrates the Karavolas Festival to show their love for Karavolas snails. Snails? Seriously? Yes! The Festival of Karavolas is one f the biggest feasts celebrated in Paros. The preparation starts a week before the actual date of the festival. The festival include cultural performances such as group dancing and snail dinner! The volunteers prepare dinner for everybody. And what's in the Menu? The mouth-watering Karavolas sautéed in garlic sauce with baked potato on the side of the platter. The Karavola snail dish is best partnered with local wine and cheese. And a lot of local wine!

The youth of Paros gathered together to perform a special cultural dance at the Karavolas Festival. 

Fish Festival at Naoussa

Date of Celebration: 1st Sunday of July

Celebrated during the first Sunday of July, the Naoussa Fish Festival attracts many tourists every year. Old fishermen in Naoussa port named this festival to attract tourists in the little town of Naoussa. Since the early years of 70's, fishermen tie their boats together at the Mandraki port to show their solidarity. They prepare fresh seafood meals and dried fish to offer to the visitors. They even let the tourists taste the local wine and souma (local spirit) as a sign of generosity. Local musicians and bands attend the Fish Festival every year. If you want to join the festival and you haven't found yet a cozy Naoussa Paros accommodation, we have the answer to your problem. 

A must visit celebration in Naoussa village: The Fish Festival

The Kalypso Hotel in Paros is in the center of town in Naoussa. It appears as a little haven for beach lovers because the Agioi Anargyroi sits in front of the hotel. Kalypso Hotel staffs are as hospitable as the rest of the Greeks are. They will be glad assisting you in any of your needs or questions about the island. Indeed, it is one of the best and elegant Paros Hotels you can see on the island!

Kalypso Hotel in Paros offers a calm beach view from its room's veranda.

Extreme Activities and Luxurious Hotels in Paros

Staying in Paros for the holidays? Honeymoon? Summer? Paros offers extreme and fun activities to make your island experience as superb as possible! Activities vary from doing yoga at the scenic beach view in front of you. Enrolling yourself at a short course in diving would be such an awesome option too! Got no Paros accommodation yet? No problem, there are many houses to stay in Paros. You can pick from the affordable up to the most luxurious Paros Hotels that will make your adventure on the island more relaxing. So what are you waiting for? Let's all discover the fun activities to try and the best hotel in Paros!

Health and Wellness

Tao's Center in Naoussa is the place to go if you're interested in enrolling for a short meditation course. These courses are yoga, dance workshop, and qi gong. They offer massage therapies too. The wellness center stands in the village of Naoussa. Completing a short course in the wellness center will be giving you a feeling of fulfillment and joy. 

Yoga session at the wellness center.

Diving Lessons: More fun in Paros

One of the most interesting activities you can't miss is scuba diving in Paros! Old wrecks and reefs surround the island of Paros that's why diving is one of the most popular activities in the island. You can get scuba diving lessons at many diving colleges in Paros. You can hitch diving centers at Naoussa, Golden Beach, Parikia and Santa Maria. Most of the dives are of archeological and ecological interests. The most famous diving sites in Paros are the Bubba Reef, the Barracuda Point, and the Cave. 

Scuba diving experience at the Santa Maria beach.

Nightlife

Think Mykonos is the only island that will make you crazy over the endless beach parties? Wrong. In Paros, the Pounta beach is popular among youngsters who enjoy making friends with fellow travelers. It is popular for it has a beach bar which is one of the biggest in the Cyclades. This makes Paros almost close enough to the vibrant nightlife Mykonos offers.

Pounta Beach is popular among youngsters for its a haven for party-goers!

Most of the visitors of Paros choose to stay in the capital of the island, Parikia. A bustling crowd and busy streets, a perfect scene at the island's capital. If you want to experience more of the authentic Paros life, you must stay at smaller villages. Naoussa is the fishing capital of Paros. This little but beautiful town offers you a unique stay with its 'country-side' vibes. Naoussa will let you discover the old path and the traditional living in Paros.  If you enjoy tranquil mornings, bum afternoons, and a charming evening, we have the ideal place for you at the Kalypso Hotel in Paros. The hotel copied the traditional architectural design of the Cycladic structures that defines Greece. They also cater wellness services such as massage, hydromassage, and a fitness center. Kalypso Hotel and Apartments is one of the precious gems of Paros. Located in the little fishing town of Naoussa, the Kalypso Hotel and Apartments is waiting to serve you a unique and desirable Naoussa Paros experience. 

Spending the first-morning hours would be lovely here at the Kalypso Hotel in Paros.

Naoussa Paros: Traditional Lifestyle in a Cosmopolitan Village

The village of Naoussa is the second busiest place in Paros Island for the village itself is known to be a fishing hubbub. Naoussa offers a vibrant nightlife and awesome beach experience to the tourists who would love to travel around the village. In Naoussa, there is more than the taverns and pubs, Naoussa accommodation and shops. If you have a pen and paper handy, we'll be glad to share with you the must try's finds and fun things to do when in Naoussa!

Romantic Dinner at the Naoussa Harbor

As corny as it may sound, we all believe that food is one way of expressing our gratitude, appreciation, and admiration to someone we dearly love. If you can't cook, then, at least have a local tavern set a candle-light dinner for you and your loved one! Greeks love passionately and when they do, they make sure to give their very best to the one they love. When approaching the harbor of the colorful Naoussa, you'd be surprised to see the Venetian fortress and the adorable Aegean houses and Paros Hotels. If you want a unique dining experience, you can spot a lot of restaurants in Naoussa harbor that will serve you up a romantic dinner for two. 

The old harbor of Naoussa.

Fishing Hub

A lot of fishermen and tourists crowd the harbor every day. As we mentioned earlier, there are taverns and restaurants that cook authentic and fresh seafood for lunch and dinner. You can expect the large fresh squid and sardines to be included in each Menu of the restaurants found at the harbor. Although, Naoussa is considered a busy place, it is still one of the preferred destinations of foreign tourists and the Athenians too.

The harbor of Naoussa is a favorite destination of Athenians and foreign tourists.

Naoussa will make all of us envious of its natural resources and their unlimited access to the Aegean Sea. Despite the ongoing development in Paros, Naoussa is your one-stop destination for grasping a well-cultured Greek life. Imagine just passing the harbor every day, eating and enjoying the sun-dried squids, mackerel, and sardines. Think of yourself conversing and befriending everyone who arrives at the harbor. 

Naoussa, Paros: Where Traditional Living Meets Luxury

Kalypso Hotel and Apartments is one of the fancy hotels in Naoussa village. If you want to experience a high-class of living and VIP treatment while staying at a village of friendly local folks, the Kalypso Hotel and Apartments offer a fine stay for you to top your little islander life! The staffs in the hotel are as genuine and as hospitable of the friends you’ll meet at the main harbor. These same people who maintain the hotel’s paradise-like vibe are the same ones who will help you when you have queries regarding your travel destinations. The Kalypso Hotel and Apartments own a spacious and picturesque territory in Naoussa. Accessibility to restaurants, taverns, and sights, is not a problem when you lodge in the Kalypso Hotel and Apartments for it is in the heart of Naoussa and being it one of a cosmopolitan hub, every stores are in your hand’s reach, or at least a few walks away!

A luxurious stay is waiting for you at the executive suite of the Kalypso Hotel and Apartments.