Paros island is located between Naxos and Antiparos. It is one of the best loved tourist destinations in the Cyclades and has maintained its local traditions.
Paros island
Areas of Paros island
Paroikia or Hora as it is known by the locals, is the capital and the harbour of the island. Built in the centre of the western coast it constitutes the administrative and economic centre of Paros. It is one of the most picturesque cities of the Cyclades. It is characterized by the white houses, flowering…
Beaches of Paros island
Kolymbithres is a beautiful, quiet, sandy beach in the west of Naoussa. It is a separate beach full of rocks that, because of erosion, have taken various forms and created natural cavities that fill with seawater and resemble basins. A well organised beach suitable for families. Chrissi Akti The sandy beach of Chrissi Akti is…
Archaeology in Paros island
Ancient Cemetary During excavations in 1983 a cemetery came to light that presented particular historical interest. The existence of graves of various types and from different periods witness that the cemetery was used for a long period from about the 8th century BC up to the 3rd century BC; the most significant discovery was the…
History of Paros island
Paros was inhabited for the first time during the neoclassical period about 4000 BC. From 3000 BC the island begins its development and in 2000 BC it is connected with Minoan Crete. Due to this it was named Minois or Minoa and became the centre of the Cycladic culture of the time. Then, in 1100…
Churches and Monasteries of Paros island
Monasteries & Churches of Paros In every corner of Paros are whitewashed churches, chapels and monasteries setting apart the Paros landscape. Many were built during the 16th – 17th centuries when the Church of Paros was at its peak. Agios Georgios, the Thalassitis of the13th century in Piso Livadi, the Evangelismos of the Madonna of…
Museums of Paros island
Archaeological Museum The Archaeological Museum of Paros is located in Paroikia. Through the exhibits unfolds the history of the island, from the neoclassical period up to the prehistoric years. Its collection which is housed in three rooms includes: 1) Sculptures from the ancient and classical period 2) Discoveries of neoclassical, early Cycladic, Mycenaean, geometric, ancient,…
Architecture of Paros island
The islands of the Cyclades hide a surprise for each traveller: the rural Cycladic architecture, the originality and charm which have given the Cyclades fame beyond the borders of Greece. All the buildings are ingeniously, thoughtfully adapted to the daily requirements of its residents and contribute to the frugal beauty of the Cycladic landscape. The…
Mythology of Paros island
According to Greek mythology the creation of the Cyclades is attributed to the god, Neptune. It is said that the god of the sea transformed the nymphs Cyclades into islands, when they angered him. Other legends refer to their name as being derived from the word meaning circle as the islands are scattered around the…
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