The Colorful Villages of Paros, Greece

Paros is a picturesque island that offers a variety of activities to experience on first hand. Today, we decided to list down the villages in Paros that are worth visiting for its colorful background, accommodating people, and a real charming place to snap some Instagramable photos! Aside from the popular center of living on the island, Parikia, Paros has a lot more to show off! One of the most frequented villages in Paros is Naoussa where you will find a quiet but also vibrant town! There're a lot of Paros hotels to choose from, activities to try, and places to visit while in Naoussa. If you are interested in traveling to Paros, here is the right article for you!

Naoussa

Naoussa village lets you see the classic transition from a traditional town to a cosmopolitan one. Although there is a variety of Paros studios and other establishments in town, the authenticity of the town and the tradition of the locals remains intact. From beaches to cool restaurant bars, a vivid nightlife is what you will find in the fishing village that is Naoussa!

Naoussa Town

Parikia

The island's capital is called Chora, in Paros, it is Parikia. It can be really crowded during the summer season as the main harbor is located in Chora. As it is the commercial center, many Paros hotels, restaurants, taverns, and bars can be seen here! Parikia welcomes you with the whitewashed houses decorated with colorful flowers dangling from the walls of the neighborhood. Some of the sites you should visit in Parikia are the Kastro, Agia Eleni church, Panagia Septemvriani, and the Byzantine church of Ekatontapiliani.

Parikia in Paros

Piso Livadi

Are you thinking of laying it low at the beach? Piso Livadi is the town you shouldn't miss. More than a popular resort, Piso Livadi is the home of some of the most famous beaches in Paros such Pounta, Lagoras, and Golden beaches.

Piso Livadi

Where to stay in Paros?

'Tis the season to be jolly and to spend your remaining days off in a Paros luxury hotel in Greece! Have a Merry Christmas at the Kosmitis Hotel in Paros together with your family and friends! The posh hotel is located in the lovely setting of Naoussa, one of the locals' and travelers' favorite spot on the island. There're a lot of reasons why you should love Kosmitis Hotel. First, the architecture and interior of the hotel itself are stunning. Next, their studios and suites are already fully-furnished with one traveler's necessities.  

Kosmitis Hotel in Paros

What's your favorite village in Paros? Wherever you want to stay in Paros, whether it is in a luxurious Paros hotel or in a local's house, you will surely receive the warmth of Greek hospitality. The natural beauty of your surrounding is a major bonus to your relaxing trip too! When are you going to Paros! Now is the perfect time!

Naoussa Paros Luxury Hotels and things to do - Part 2

You can reach Paros from Piraeus Port by normal ferry (around 4 hours) or by highspeed ferry - catamaran (around 2.5 hours). Or you can get a Seajet highspeed catamaran from Rafina Port to Paros (around 3 hours trip). Rafina is near the Athens International Airport and can be reached by taxi or by bus.

The Port of Paros is in Parikia (the capital) which is situated on the western part of the island. Parikia is a well developed tourism infrastructure town offering lots of accommodation units, beaches and archaeological sites to visit.
There are also daily flights from Athens to Paros (4 flights per day - 45 minutes flight), with Olympic Air.

Paros is the third in size island in Cyclades, after Andros and Naxos, with a total area of 195 sq. km and 120 kilometers of shore and beautiful sandy beaches. Apart Parikia which is the commercial center of the island, the most beautiful village in Paros is Naoussa, which is much more picturesque and has some of the most elegant Paros luxury hotels, right on the beach. The center point of interest is around the small fishing harbour of Naoussa where are situated some of the best restaurants, fish taverns, cafes and bars of the island. Near Naoussa are some of the best beaches of Paros, awarded with the "blue flag" sign.

In the previous article we talked about Naoussa Paros and things to do there by night (Part 1).

In this article we will talk about things to do in Naoussa Paros during the day.
Get up early in the morning, have a rich breakfast at your hotel and get ready to discover the beauties of places around Naoussa. If you prefer to have your breakfast in Naoussa, go to the Cafe Sante, situated in the heart of the village. It is one of the most popular meeting points in Naoussa, serving all kind of coffees and delicious omelets.
After that, rent a scooter (or hire a taxi or a boat) and drive to some of the best nearby beaches. Start your beach tour from Kolimbithres beach which is situated in the bay, just opposite of Naoussa village. Due to impressive huge sculpture-like rock formations that devide the whole beach into little coves of sandy beaches, Kolimbithres is one of the most popular beaches near Naoussa. Some of these small beaches offer umbrellas and sunbeds for hire and some water sport facilities as well. Another small sandy beach, pretty close to Kolimbithres, is Monastiri (or Agios Ioannis beach). It's very well organized, with crystal clear waters, sea sport facilities and seafront fish tavernas to enjoy your lunch with delicious tastes.
For snorkeling and windsurfing lovers, it's suggested to go to Santa Maria beach, situated east of Naoussa at a distance of 5 km, facing Naxos island. This is a fully organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, seasport centers and beach bars with nice music.

In the afternoon you may visit some churches, such as Kimisis tis Theotokou (the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin) which is the main church of Naoussa, located on the highest spot of the hill, the church of San Nicolas and the Monastery of Logovarda which is located 4 km from Naoussa on the way to Parikia. Logovarda is a male monastery and it is forbidden for women.

If you are going to stay in Paros for more days, then it's worthy to visit some of the most interesting sites in Parikia, such as the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani (meaning Our Lady of the Hundreds Gates) which was constructed in the 4th century A.D. by Saint Constantine, the first Emperor of Constantinople (Istanbul) and is one of the best preserved Christian monuments in Greece, where you may visit the Byzantine Museum and admire a collection of rare icons, various religious relics and other christian items dating from the post-Byzantine period. In Parikia is also located the Archaeological Museum of Paros where you may see a
huge collection of findings dating from the Bronze and Neolithic period.

And last, don't miss to visit Antiparos island, a small picturesque islet, just 1 nautical mile southwest of Paros, where you will feel like in paradise. Antiparos is accessible by ferry boat from Paros port (Parikia) which is a 20 minutes trip and from Punda beach which is just 7 minutes trip.

Suggested Hotel in Naoussa Paros
Hotel Stelia Mare Paros Naoussa