The beautiful island of Paros is located in the middle of the Aegean. Paros is perfect as a stopping place for your island hopping trip when you visit Greece. The island has become very popular with tourists who love the slow moving pace of Greek island life and the iconic white buildings that you can find in Paros. From Paros you can easily visit some of the smaller and lesser known island that are located nearby. You can come to Paros by boat from Athens or by a small airplane that lands at the small airport of Paros. Today we are going to have a look at the top 10 things that you can do in Paros.
10. Parikia
Parikia is the capital and main port of the island, the village is also the commercial and business hub. There are many restaurants and cafes along the waterfront and through a maze of alleys in the old town. The village is build in true Cycladic style, it’s a labyrinth of narrow whitewashed streets and a great place to stay if you want to be close to everything that the island has to offer. The streets of the village offer beautiful white blue buildings with some of the most icon streets that you can find in all of Greece.
9. Naousa
The village of Naousa is located in the North of the island at about 20 minutes drive from Parikia. This lively fishing village is a favorite for many returning tourists. It’s a little quieter than Parikia during the day but really comes alive at night. It’s still a fishing village at heart and much of the nightlife revolves around the small compact harbour. This area is way more expensive compared to other parts of the island.8. Golden beachGolden Beach is located south of Parikia. The beach is considered to be one of the best beaches of Paros. Golden Beach is a long golden sandy beach extending for 700 meters. The beach is famous by windsurfers for its ideal wind conditions. Every August the Professional Windsurfing World Cup is organized on this beach. The beach is by far one of the most popular beaches in all of Greece.
7. Scuba Diving
A Scuba Diving experience is a great way to find out what scuba diving is all about. How it feels and how to explore underwater life. You will love the calmness of the blue waters of Paros! You do not need to be a professional swimmer to try this experience. The Discover Scuba Diving activity is designed for everyone. It is easy and fun. Your instructors will teach you the theory behind diving, and then you will try in shallow water to use the equipment and to breathe underwater using the scuba gear! Once you feel comfortable, you will go to the beach. For the full experience of scuba diving!