Paros: visitor guide
20 Popular Greek Islands to VisitCyclades · Harbour villages · beaches · marble heritage
Paros has two distinct hubs: Parikia for history and transport, Naoussa for evenings and harbour life. Lefkes and Prodromos add depth beyond the coast.
Parikia · Paros
Ferry from Piraeus/Rafina or flight from Athens
3–4 days
3–4 days
May–June and September
3–4 days
The bus network centres on Parikia and Naoussa.
Places to see
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani and the Frankish Castle in Parikia.
- Naoussa old harbour plus Lefkes and Prodromos.
Things to do
- Walk the Byzantine Trail from Lefkes.
- Swim at Kolymbithres or day-trip to Antiparos.
What to eat
- Gouna dried fish, chickpea revithada, kalfa and local cheese.
- Souma spirit and honey sweets.
Restaurant picks
- Siparos · Xifara · seafood.
- Sigi Ikthios · Naoussa · harbour taverna.
- Mario · Livadia · modern Cycladic food.
Getting there and around
- Ferries from Piraeus, Rafina and other Cyclades; flights from Athens.
- Buses serve main villages and beaches; Antiparos boats leave from Pounta.