General Information
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Paros is one of the most popular islands of Cyclades. Thousands of visitors arrive in the island each year. Paros is one of the most graphic islands of Cyclades maintaining inalterable its unique Cycladic beauty. It is from the biggest islands of Cyclades with an extent of 186 sq. km. It is located west of Naxos and east of Antiparos, at the centre of sea routes through the Aegean, about 90 nautical miles from Piraeus.
The mountain of Profitis Elias is located in the centre of the island creating hills that lead to beautiful beaches. Paros is from the most fertile islands of Cyclades. Paros has a temperate island climate. Winters are usually mild, with little rainfall. During the summer and mainly in August is noted for the strong winds or meltemia (greek word for strong winds). The viticulture is very developed and the island has wine factories with a very big production of wine. Paro’s wines are famous all over the world. Paros also produces oil, cereals and fruits. Locals are also occupied in agriculture, fishing, and stockbreeding with big productions of local cheeses. The subsoil is mostly granite, with strips of limestone. The marble of Paros “lychnitis” was prized in antiquity because of its brilliance and semi translucent quality. Famous sculptors gave form and constituted main source of wealth for the island in all periods of history.
Paroikia is the capital of island, located in the western coast. It is one of the most popular resorts with intense night life. The island’s harbour is located in Paroikia. You can find there banks, post, health centre, internet cafe, travel agencies and offices for renting cars and bikes. You can also find hotels, rooms to let and campings (Livadia, Crios, Parasporos). All over Paroikia you can find taverns and restaurants that serve tasty dishes. In the alleys round the Castle (Kastro) in the “Old Market” you will find many kinds of shops.
Naoussa is the second in line most popular region of Paros. It is a graphic but very secular fish village, which attracts a lot of tourists. Paros allocates a lot of settlements such as Lefkes, Marmara, Prodromos, Kostos, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Dryos, Aggairia, and Alyki. Paros is linked to Piraeus and Rafina on the mainland, and connected to the other islands in the Cyclades group as well as the eastern Aegean islands, Thessaloniki, and Crete by high speed and conventional ferries. You can travel through F/B, “Catamaran” or even “Flying Dolphins”. The travel duration from Piraeus port is 4,5 hours with F/B and 2,5 – 3 hours with high speedboats. You can also travel by plane from the International Athens Airport and the airport of Salonica.



