Holidays in Paros
Greek Islands

Hotels in Paros, Greece

Paros is an island of Greece in the Central Aegean Sea. One of the Cyclades island group, it lies to the west of Naxos.

The island has the advantage of being located centrally in the Cyclades near Naxos, Ios, Sifnos and Syros. Most of the ferries to Naxos and Santorini make a stop first at Paros.

Paros is one of the most popular European tourist hotspots. Paros also became known for its fine white marble which gave rise to the term Parian which is used for China and fine marbles worldwide.

Paros is considered as one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It is characterized by the many beaches and also the charming villages: Parikia (the main town), Naoussa, Lefkes, Marpissa and other. Naoussa is a old fishing village turned into a cosmopolitan top holiday destination.

Paros has many beaches, each one with its own feel. While on holiday in Paros, don't just stick to one beach, try one every day.

Parasporos Beach is popular with young people because of the lively bars and taverns.

Chrisi Akti beach is one of the most beautiful and has the longest sandy beach on the island. It is a veritable paradise for lovers of watersports.

Nea Chrisi Atki Beach is known the world over as the ideal beach for windsurfing. In the early 1990's this greek island beach became the location of the annual PWA championships held every August.