11/9/2023 0 Comments Lefkes paros![]() We explored the narrow streets and their cute whitewashed houses, saw numerous orthodox chapels nestled in small alleys, and visited the main Byzantine church.Īfter a delicious lunch at Agnadio restaurant, we hiked along the old Byzantine road.Ĭaption: the cute mountainous village of Lefkes Byzantine Road Hike: Prodromos, Marmara and Marpissa It used to be the capital of Paros in the Middle Ages when the island was surrounded by pirates. Lefkes, a mountainous area located in the center of the island, is a cute little village surrounded by olive trees. Right / Lageri beach – Left / Santa Maria beach Lefkes We took a quick walk on each of them before heading to the center of the island. Parikia, the capital city of Paros, is much more buzzing than the calm Naousa and also features beautiful narrow streets with numerous cute cafes and restaurants.īefore adventuring in those streets, we walked up to the impressive Panagia Ekatontapiliani Byzantine Church (which literally means the 100 doors church), for a quick visit, just before its daily closure.Ī light dinner and some drinks wrapped our day in Parikia.Īfter our hike, we drove to the northeast peninsula and stopped at two of the beaches: Lageri and Santa Maria. We easily found free parking on the side of the main road. Late afternoon we headed to Parikia which is just a short 15min drive from Naousa Bay. If you don’t take a dip, the drive to Kolymbithres beach itself offers breathtaking views over Naousa bay. The beaches are fairly small, so we can only imagine how crowded it might be in high season, and how it might lose some of its charm. With pristine water, little secluded sandy coves lined up one after the other, and those unusual smooth and wavy rock formations, we must agree that Kolimbithres beach is pretty…but the water was a little too chilly for us in October. Opposite the harbor, in the bay of Naousa, lays the beach of Kolymbithres, claimed to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Our kind of place!įor our first exploration, we wandered around the cute narrow streets of the old town, photographed the beautiful white and blue orthodox chapels, and enjoyed a walk and a meal by the harbor. Naousa is the second largest town of Paros Island with a whopping 3,000 inhabitants! The quaint village boasts a beautiful maze of narrow streets, typical of the Greek islands, cute restaurants, and cafes. We would however recommend you book in advance if you are traveling during high season. We hadn’t booked any accommodation before we arrived and simply walked in Anna’s pension to secure a room. The second most popular option is Naousa: smaller and more intimate, it is located close to pristine beaches. The lively Parikia is the most popular spot this is where the ferries dock, and is the main bus hub of the island. When visiting Paros, given the size of the island, it’s best to base yourself in one place for your entire stay. Guilly ready to hit the Greek roads! Naousa If you arrive by boat, cars can also be rented from the port of Parikia. We traveled during low season (October), so we had ample options to choose from, however, it might not be the case in high season. If you are not comfortable haggling prices or prefer to have the peace of mind that your vehicle is waiting for you, we recommend booking your rental car online. The airport is super tiny, so you’ll easily find Hertz and AVIS booths inside, and representatives of local rental companies waiting for you just outside with their best price. Upon landing in Paros airport, we rented a car straight from the arrival hall. Fortunately, the island is only 30km (18.6 miles) long, and the airport 10km (6.2 miles) away from Parikia. However, if you fly, you’ll land in the small airport located in the middle of nowhere, southwest. If you arrive by ferry you’ll disembark right in the middle of the action in Parikia, the capital city of Paros. Early in the morning, we jumped on a Beat (the local Uber)back to the airport (50km/31 miles each way, about 50€ as opposed to 10€ by metro) and onto Paros! Now, our only option to stay on schedule was to get on a domestic flight to Paros. ![]() ![]() Our arrival in the Cyclades wasn’t exactly how we had planned it! We flew to Athens international airport from France, then took the metro to Pireas (Athens Harbor, about 10km/6.2 miles from the city), and we had scheduled an early morning ferry to Paros…if it wasn’t for a public transport strike starting the next day! Who said only French people go on strike? Paros airport – Naousa – Kolymbithres – Parikia 47km (29.2mi) | 1h15Īrriving in Paros Flying over the Cycladic islands
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