On the top of a hill on the northern side of Parikia lies the Apollon & Artemis sanctuary. It is called Delion because it is facing the sacred island of Delos. The sanctuary was founded in the late 9th century BC and continued to be used until the 5th century BC. During that period on […]
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Parian marble, which is white and translucent, with a coarse grain and a very beautiful texture, was the main source of wealth for the island. The famous ancient marble quarries lie on the northern side of the mountain known as Marathi. The marble, which was exported from the 6th century BC onwards, was used by […]
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East of Naousa you will see Santa Maria which has particularly developed during the last years. It is only 2 km from Naousa and 12 km from Parikia. The beach, which in fact is divided in two smaller separate beaches, has nice, light colored sand and crystal clear sea. The first is commonly known as […]
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South of Parikia and in only 2,5 km distance you will see Parasporos. It is a long and wide sandy beach with crystal waters surrounded by tamarisk trees. The beach is pretty popular in the younger visitors of the island. It is well organized with sun beds and umbrellas as well as beach bars. A […]
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The beach of Marcello is situated at a distance of 2,5 km northern to the Parikia. Krios and Marcello are part of a single beach and are extended up to the northern part of Parikia Bay, the Agios Fokas cape.It is a long sandy beach, with fine white sand and crystal clear sea. Marcello due […]
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As you go south to Agairia, turn left once you see the sign to Lolantonis. It is also after Drios and closer to Aspro Horio. After a few drive in dirt road, you will see a small paradise. It is a beautiful bay with sand and pebbles. You can relax under a natural shadow of […]
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In the north of Parikia, in Livadia location, you will find this beach with complete tourism infrastructure and clean waters. Livadia is situated in the town of Paros about 1 km from the port. It is a long sandy beach with white sand and rather clean sea. Also, has plenty of trees to provide natural […]
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The lovely beach of Krios is situated at a distance of 2 km northern to the capital of Paros. Krios and Marcello are part of a single beach and are extended up to the northern part of Parikia Bay, the Agios Fokas cape.This sandy beach has clear blue waters and is well protected from strong […]
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In the west side of Naousa’s cove, is located the beach Kolybithres. It is found at a distance of 10 kilometers northeastern to the town of Parikia. Even though the beach is an attraction for Greeks and foreigners, it has not lost anything from its natural beauty. You will be impressed by the rocks around […]
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The Golden Beach is one of the most famous and cosmopolitan beaches in the island. It is 22km from Parikia and very close to the coastal settlement Drios. This nice beach with the golden sand is a 700m long beach on the south eastern part of the island of Paros. It takes its name from […]
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