3 Days on the Greek Island Paradise of Paros, Paros, Greece
The quintessential Greek Island of Paros offers gorgeous beaches, a picturesque harbour, great shopping and a fascinating history.
Paros was the Greek Island we visited that was a little bit of an unknown. We didn’t know too much about it other than it was close to the other Greek Islands we were staying on - Santorini and Mykonos. I loved Paros! It is more laid back and relaxed than the other two islands and the beaches are … dare I say it - more beautiful!
The ferry drops you off at the town of Parikia, which has an iconic solitary windmill that greets you as you arrive. We loved roaming around the pretty streets and alleys of Parikia. The shopping was good, and the cute alleys would rival those in Mykonos. We stumbled across a Frankish Castle built in 1260AD right in the middle of town!
After all of our shopping, we were feeling rather parched and in need of a refuel. We discovered a lovely restaurant at the end of this alley pictured above. The grape bunches hanging above seemed to invite us in. What a beautiful lunch spot, delicious fresh food with stunning views.
We spent a day exploring the island a little. Jumping on a local bus, we heading to the hilltop village of Lefkes. With bright Bougainvillea hanging from white-washed walls and Cycladic paving throughout, this village was postcard perfect. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Paros was the Greek Island we visited that was a little bit of an unknown. We didn’t know too much about it other than it was close to the other Greek Islands we were staying on - Santorini and Mykonos. I loved Paros! It is more laid back and relaxed than the other two islands and the beaches are … dare I say it - more beautiful!
The ferry drops you off at the town of Parikia, which has an iconic solitary windmill that greets you as you arrive. We loved roaming around the pretty streets and alleys of Parikia. The shopping was good, and the cute alleys would rival those in Mykonos. We stumbled across a Frankish Castle built in 1260AD right in the middle of town!
After all of our shopping, we were feeling rather parched and in need of a refuel. We discovered a lovely restaurant at the end of this alley pictured above. The grape bunches hanging above seemed to invite us in. What a beautiful lunch spot, delicious fresh food with stunning views.
We spent a day exploring the island a little. Jumping on a local bus, we heading to the hilltop village of Lefkes. With bright Bougainvillea hanging from white-washed walls and Cycladic paving throughout, this village was postcard perfect. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 3 Days on the Greek Island Paradise of Paros
Guide Location: Greece » Paros
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
Read it on Author's Website: https://postcardsfromabroad.com.au/how-to-spend-3-days-on-the-greek-island-of-paros/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Greece » Paros
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
Read it on Author's Website: https://postcardsfromabroad.com.au/how-to-spend-3-days-on-the-greek-island-of-paros/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Frankish Castle
- Church in Lefkes
- Greek Orthodox church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani
Insider Tips for Paros, Greece
The Authencity of Paros, Greece
Paros belongs to the Cyclades and is overloaded with atmospheric towns, beautiful beaches and romantic bays. In this article I’ll tell you all about this beautiful island.
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Paros
Yet Paros isn’t just another beautiful blue and white island in the Cyclades, and its under-the-radar status actually works out to your advantage (translation: less crowds and all of the touristy craziness that comes with it). Paros is not too big and not too small, which makes it just right.
Eats: Paros
No matter how near or far you are from home, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed during my travels.
Insider Tips Overview
