The island of Paros is at the epicentre of the Aegean, one of the central islands of the group known as the Cyclades, opposite Antiparos, facing West.
If you are looking for tranquility, relaxation, sun, sea and an unspoilt island, there is no destination more suitable than Greece and the Cyclades.
Lovers of good food will be delighted by the flavours of the local & Mediterranean cuisine of the island and the excellent local wine. Finally, the comfortable and often luxurious accommodation offered by hotels, rooms to let and villas of Paros and Antiparos will make your visit truly unforgettable.
The 15th of August is thrillingly celebrated in Paroikia, the capital of Paros, and locals gather with great reverence to admire the sky lit up by fireworks. After a procession of the icon of the Virgin along the coastal road of Paroikia, traditional Greek music and dances take place.
With the same enthusiasm, on the 24th of August, the Virgin Mary and the Feast of the Corsairs is celebrated in Naoussa. At sunset, pirates and the locals of Naoussa begin a depiction of a metaphorical battle to capture the women's eyes and hearts.
Naoussa is the second large village in Paros. 10 km from Paroikia and boasting the largest fishing fleet in the Cyclades. As a settlement, Naoussa was formed around the eponymous harbor during the Byzantine period. It was fortified with a wall, part of which is preserved until today, which ends in a castle.
Both Byzantine and post-Byzantine influences can be seen in the old houses and the small but historic churches which make up the town. There are always fishermen and fishing boats in the harbour, since fishing is still a source of livelihood for many locals. It is massively popular with tourists druing the summer.
