Paros at night
Enjoy tranquil days in the sun and stunning nights under the stars as you recharge at a relaxing resort on Paros Island, Greece. It's a beauty of a place to stay, with its white-sand beaches lapped by crystal clear blue waters, its idyllic surroundings and unique Aegean architecture. When it's time to start your day off right, take a walk along the beach or find a quiet spot to read before meeting up with friends for some island-style fun.
Tips for the young:
• Discover the island on horseback! There are two horse riding centres, one by the sea, at Ambelás, and one at Ystérni. Ride around the coast, along sandy beaches or take a detour inland – a great way to see for yourself some of the most beautiful spots on the island!
• Sun-drenched beaches, like Chrissí Aktí, Santa Maria and Poúnda, welcome sun-loving visitors who want to enjoy not only the crystal clear waters of the sea but also their favourite water sports, especially windsurfing!
• The beach of Kalóyeros, surrounded by red and green clay rocks, offers a really effective natural spa for free! Cover your body with the clay and let it dry in the sun; after a while rinse yourself in the sea and your body will feel softer than ever!
• Sun-drenched beaches, like Chrissí Aktí, Santa Maria and Poúnda, welcome sun-loving visitors who want to enjoy not only the crystal clear waters of the sea but also their favourite water sports, especially windsurfing!
• The beach of Kalóyeros, surrounded by red and green clay rocks, offers a really effective natural spa for free! Cover your body with the clay and let it dry in the sun; after a while rinse yourself in the sea and your body will feel softer than ever!
Must visit:
Parikia, the capital of Páros, is a beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed cubic houses, neoclassical mansions and an impressive castle. Náoussa is a colourful village that was once the seat of a Venetian fortress at its small harbour, while Léfkes enjoys stunning views from its highest point where it is set up in the mountains surrounded by a rich green landscape. Márpissa is a 15th century traditional village with a distinctive medieval character, while Maráthi's marble quarries provided Parian marble used by great Greek sculptors like Phidias, who created works such as the Charioteer of Delphi (470-460 BCE).