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you travel to Paros via ship, the first thing you'll probably
set your eyes on as you disembark will probably be the
central offices of the Town of Paros. It extends from
the wavy sea to the foot of its rolling hills, its peak
overshadowed by the Monastery of Saint Anagiri. During
the last few years, the evolution of the coastal town
has been brisk and prompt, and its expansion to the nearby
hills is nothing short of extraordinary. The Parikia settlements
are, in fact, still increasing, and altogether, they form
a large municipality that, most prominently has lost none
of its traditional magnificence.
The history of this town stretches throughout centuries, perhaps even millennia, as the many archeological finds and ruins prove. Apparently, Parikia has perpetually been the center of Paros, from the distant past to our present day and age. As such, even a mere walk around Parikia will provide plenty of things to its visitors; gifts of both past and present, perhaps.
As for the nearest beaches from Paros Town, many vacationers choose to go to Livadia, which is a mere stone's throw away from Parikia, while other prefer to go to numerous other beaches that surround the whole area from Saint Fokas to Krios, which you can access by boat or caïque from the port. They are open and available continuously until very late at night.
There are also those who'd rather spend their time in beaches that can be found on the other side of Parikia, such as Saint Irini and Parosporos, which are reachable by either private car or a bus up to a certain point and then on foot. If you are in Paros Town during August and you decide to take a swim at Marchelo, which is next to Krios, make sure that you have a look at the white Madonna lilies at the beachside and take a whiff at their scent that gives off the pleasant aroma of summer.
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