Paros offers a large \u00a0variety of exciting experiences and services, from culinary, sports, sightseeing and art.<\/p>\n
Kyma<\/a>\u00a0on the shore of Dryos is an excellent tavern with fish delicacies as well as traditional oven-cooked meals.<\/p>\n Green Project<\/a> is a must! Great place, very relaxing atmosphere, great music and the best burger in the Cyclades!<\/p>\n Arethousa<\/a>\u00a0is the best place to have a late breakfast \/ early lunch, under the largest naturally shaded area on eastern paros<\/p>\n Mario\u2019s<\/a> at the old harbour (book in advance, one of the tables next to the water) Kafeneio \u2018Palia Agora\u2019<\/a> in the old town, with tables on the street, behind the old harbour. From 7pm. Best fried meatballs and french fries on the island and a lot more, in a very authentic setting<\/p>\n Soso<\/a> – no views out to sea, but a really cute setting in a tiny building off the busy alleys of Naoussa and really good food. With a total of 8 tables, it\u2019s best to book in advance.<\/p>\n A walk on the pedestrian market street in the old town is a must.<\/p>\n Apostolis<\/a> fish taverna, on the port towards its north end. Apostolis has his own fishing boat, so it\u2019s a guarantee for grilled fresh local fish.<\/p>\n Boudouraki<\/a> in the south end, last balcony along the coast (casual)<\/p>\n Thea<\/a> restaurant, Special recipies from Asia Minor and one of the densest and most interesting wine cellars in Greece. You will also enjoy a beautiful sunset over Antiparos. Book in advance if on a weekend or a Friday.<\/p>\n Thalassa mou<\/a> by the beach, Piso Aliki. We personally love the green salad with grilled white cheese (manouri) and the grilled squid (kalamari) here.\u00a0It\u2019s open both for lunch and dinner and serves on the courtyard or at the beach, under the pine trees.<\/p>\n Halaris<\/a> at the port (salads, seafood tapas, evening)<\/p>\n Haroula<\/a> in the heart of Marpissa village with slow cooked food and casseroles. The typical Greek village tavern on the stair landing, under the shade of the mulberry trees.<\/p>\n Thalami<\/a> tavern \u2013 fish under the pine trees on a natural balcony over a sandy beach.<\/p>\n Siparos<\/a> restaurant \u2013 very good food, Mediterranean style recipes\u2026 lovely environment. Book in advance one of the tables next to sea.<\/p>\n Katsounas<\/a> tavern is\u00a0a family tavern hidden away in a shaded courtyard of a traditional Greek home.\u00a0Secretly tucked away at the end of the very busy peninsula of Santa Maria, on the north-east end of the island (lunch or dinner). Best combined with a day at the beach, either Lageri or Santa Maria (long sandy beaches, perfect for the children).<\/p>\n Giorgos and Anna<\/a>,\u00a0located off the main road between Logaras and Marpissa offers very tasty lamp chops and other grill meats on the spit. Go early, as it gets busy after 9pm. Nicely combined with a visit to St Antony Monastery at the top of the hill.<\/p>\n For lunch or dinner, \u2018Vigla<\/a>\u2019 \u00a0tavern is on the main road just across Kolymbithres beach<\/p>\n Paros offers a great deal if sports is your thing.<\/p>\n – Wind surfing (Golden beach and New golden beach, Santa Maria) A great place to start for most activities is the awake paros team<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n – The old Byzantine path<\/a> from Prodromos to Lefkes (uphill) or Lefkes to Prodromos (downhill, less than one hour) to make it easier for the children. It\u2019s 3 kilometers long, marked, going through farmlands, meadows, a stone bridge over a stream and many olive groves.<\/p>\n – Monastery of St Antony<\/a>, on the top of the hill over Marpissa village – Environmental Park of Ag. Ioannis Detis<\/a><\/p>\n – Butterfly Valley<\/a><\/p>\n – Lefkes \u2013 Afklaki spring \u2013 St George Monastery<\/a><\/p>\n – Aspro Chorio \u2013 Lagada<\/a><\/p>\n – Lefkes \u2013 Marathi (Ancient Marble Quarry<\/a>)<\/p>\n – The Ekatontapiliani<\/a> cathedral of Parikia and its Byzantine baptestry<\/p>\n – The archaeological Museum<\/a> in Parikia<\/p>\n – Marathi ancient Marble Quarries<\/a><\/p>\n – Moraitis<\/a> winery<\/p>\n – Noe ceramic<\/a> workshop on the south side, between Aspro Chorio and Glyfa (a must visit! – owned by very good friends!)<\/p>\n –\u00a0Kolymbithres <\/a>beach<\/p>\n – Monastery beach and the Environmental Park of\u00a0St.John<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ferry boat leaves every 30 min (on the hour and on the half hour) from Pounta to Antiparos. You just queue and drive into the ferry and buy your ticket on board (young children don\u2019t have to pay). It only takes 10 minutes to cross. It may be hot to walk in the village (the port) in the morning, as there is no shade, but you can visit the famous cave<\/a> in the heart of the island, which is always cool. There are numerous beaches along the east coast, from the village\/port to Soros and Faneromeni. If you keep driving south, you will reach Aghios Giorgios. Not exactly a village, more like an unsuccessful planning experiment, built at a unique location, protected from the North wind and right across Despotiko<\/a> island. There are many food options in the village. Klimataria taverna<\/a> serves grilled meats in a courtyard under a large vine. Margarita caf\u00e9<\/a> serves nice salads, pizza and pasta on the market street. Little La Louche<\/a> restaurant a little further up the street serves more sophisticated Mediterranean dishes and wines. YAM<\/a> bar-restaurant combines light food, cocktails and a natural playground\/landscape for the children to explore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Paros offers a large \u00a0variety of exciting experiences and services, from culinary, sports, sightseeing and art. Paros Places to eat Dryos Kyma\u00a0on the shore of Dryos is an excellent tavern with fish delicacies as well as traditional oven-cooked meals. Green Project is a must! 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\nFish, seafood and Greek cuisine<\/p>\nParikia<\/h4>\n
Pounta (at the port to Antiparos)<\/h4>\n
Aliki (fishing village south)<\/h4>\n
Piso Livadi<\/h4>\n
Marpissa<\/h4>\n
Ambellas<\/h4>\n
Santa Maria<\/h4>\n
Other<\/h4>\n
Sports \u2013 activities<\/h3>\n
\n– Kite surfing (Pounta to Antiparos, Golden and New golden beach, Santa Maria)
\n– scuba diving (Golden Beach, Alyki, Santa Maria)
\n– Sailing (Parikia)
\n– Skiing (water – not mountain)
\n– Canoe \/ kayaking \/ Sap
\n– horse riding (Thanassis<\/a> farm in Ysterni )
\n– Tennis (Ag. Irene)
\n– mountain biking<\/p>\nfootpaths<\/h4>\n
\nYou can either drive almost all the way up the asphalt road (be carefull, it\u2019s very narrow so go slow), or park the car halfway up, by the watertank building and walk up the back route, another Byzantine path, under the pine trees to the entrance of the Monastery.
\nThe Monastery rarely opens these days for a service, but the courtyard is freely accessible to wonder around, have a picnic and enjoy the view. It\u2019s best to visit in sunset or moonrise!<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Other highlights<\/h3>\n
Antiparos<\/h2>\n
\nDespotiko is an uninhabited little island, with one of the most important archeological<\/a> sites in the Aegean. A whole ancient settlement, a temple to Apollo and many statues were discovered there about ten years ago by archaeologist Yannis Kouraghios who is happy to walk groups around the site.
\nApart from its location, beach and archaeological importance, Aghios Giorgios is also famous for Captain Pipinos, a local fisherman who used to live there. He would walk barefooted all year round, catch and cook fish for the boat crews and yaghters \u00a0that would stop by. Eventually this became a taverna<\/a>, which grew famous for its fresh fish and seafood. His grandson now fishes and runs the place.
\nIf you prefer something easier, the Beach House<\/a>, halfway between the port and Soros, combines swimming, a shaded beach, an exclusive gourmet restaurant and occasionally yoga and pilates sessions or massage bookings.
\nThe main village of Antiparos, at the port is more charming in early evening, when the sun is going down. If you walk all the way to the end of the main market street, leaving the port behind you, you\u2019ll reach the old \u2018Castle\u2019, a fortified densely-build square-shaped settlement of white-plastered 2- and 3-storey traditional houses.<\/p>\n