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 The
third largest of the Cyclades after Andros and Naxos,
Paros has evolved into an significant
center of Grecian tourism lately. This principally agricultural
of Paros island is filled with all sorts of natural wonders,
like its rolling hills that enclose the center and southeast
portion of this Greek paradise filled with never-ending
vineyards, which is in turn surrounded by crags of world-famous
Parian marble that many a sculpture used to create masterpieces
beyond peer.
With an indented coastline that has a pair of large bays — Parikia in the west and Naousa in the north — and a multitude of small inlets, this tourist-friendly island has been inhabited by countless civilizations and empires since antiquity and has served was one of the focal points of the Cycladic society.
Paros's versatility as a vacation hotspot
partly stems from its full range of tourist amenities.
Nowadays, the Paros Island is a popular
place for holiday getaways because it offers many of the
facilities and services that the modern-day tourist not
only needs but demands.
There are many other entertaining local evens that take place on Paros Island during the summer. Indeed, for those who are looking for a metropolis filled with the hustle and bustle of city life or for those who would rather get some relaxing alone time in seaside paradise, Paros is the one-stop destination that features the best of both worlds.
Parikia or Paros Town is Paros Island's
central port and capital that stands on the site of an
ancient city. In this place, you can find white-painted
houses and courtyards of the town that are full of pots
of basil and suspended with honeysuckle and jasmine as
well as scenic ruins of the Venetian casde. You can also
visit either the Church of Katapoliani or the Church of
Ekatondapiliani by traversing a broad and paved avenue.
The western coast capital of Paros is truly an international
Cycladic town.
 The two aforesaid monuments are some of the most important structures of the bygone Byzantine Empire, and Parikia itself is a place that figures largely in legend. For instance, these places of worship are dedicated to the Dormition of Our Lady, and people occasionally hold a great celebration on the Parikian seafront with songs of the sea and fireworks every August 15, which is her feast day.
Meanwhile, the second largest town of the Paros island
is Naousa, one of the most beautiful harbors in the Aegean
and a rather popular fishing area. Paros has many other
gorgeous and vibrant villages scattered throughout its
territory, the larger ones being Aliki, Angeria, Drios,
Livadi, Pisso, Marpissa, Kostos, Prodromos, Marmara, and
Lefkes.
Nevertheless, the true selling point of a Paros vacation is the friendliness and hospitability of its people. These simple folk and their creativity, warmth, amiability, and innate respect and love for their fellow man will lure many a vacationer, sightseer, day-tripper, and traveler to stay in this Earthen Eden full of the very best Greece has to offer.
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