Paros guide FRIENDS OF PAROS

ABOUT PAROS

A place with a rich history, vernacular traditions and natural beauties, Paros Island figures among the best destinations in Europe. It combines traditional architecture, pristine coasts and nature with a vibrant cultural life in a unique way while holding to its authentic spirit.

HISTORY

• Archeological Museum • Ancient Marble Quarries • Ancient Cemetery • Delion• Asklepeion • Pytheion temple

BEACHES • KOLIMPITHRES • SANTA MARIA • PUNDA BEACH • PIPERI • PARASPOROS • GOLDEN BEACH • MONASTIRI • MOLOS • LOGARAS • LIVADIA

CULTURE & EVENTS Every summer, Paros Island offers a wide selection of cultural events and festivals bringing together a bouquet of local food, wine and live music.

ARCHITECTURE • Paroikia • Naoussa • Lefkes • Marpissa • Prodromos • Antiparos

CHURCHES & MONASTERIES • Ekatontapiliani Church • Agios Constantinos Church • Agios Nikolaos Church • Agia Triada Church • Loggovardas Monastery • Agios Antonios Monastery

Photo: Sarra Gorretta – Cycladic Diving

NATURE & ACTIVITIES • Ηiking in medieval paths, traditional villages, valleys and the island’s coastline • Kite • Windsurf • Diving • Sailing • Cycling • Canoe and kayak • Horse riding • Tennis

GASTRONOMY • Seafood • Gouna (sun-dried mackerel) • Karavalous • Revythada (chickpea soup) • Wine(protected designation of origin) • Local olive oil • Kopanisti (salty whipped white cheese) • Aromatic herbs

PAROS PRACTICAL INFO

CLIMATE Paros climate is temperate, like the rest of the Cycladic Islands.

Winters are mild and during summer season the weather is sunny and hot but refreshed by the seasonal winds called meltemia, much appreciated by windsurfers. Summer evenings are usually cooler, the perfect weather for your holidays.

If you prefer an extremely sunny weather but with slightly cooler temperatures then, September and October are ideal months for enjoying relaxing holidays.

TELEPHONE National prefix for Greece is +30. Area Code for Paros: +30 22840 xxxxx.

CURRENCY Euro €

Useful Numbers

• Radio Taxi: +30 22840 21500 (Paroikia) +30 22840 53490 (Naoussa) • Tourist Police: +30 22840 21673 • Port authority: +30 22840 21240 • Weather Forecast: 14944 • Elpa (Car Breakdown): +30 22840 24168 • Express Service (Car Breakdown): +30 22840 53361 EMERGENCY NUMBERS • All issues: 112 • Police: 100 • Fire brigade: 199 • Ambulance: 166 • Coastal guard: 108

Getting there

Paros Island features its own airport with daily flights to Athens. It is also daily connected to Piraeus port and to many Aegean islands by ferry-boats.

BY AIR From Athens airport, there are daily Olympic Airlines flights to Paros (30’ flight). The number of flights and their time-table depend on the time of the year.

Paros Airport is located at 10 km from Paroikia.

Paros Airport +30 22840 92030, +30 22840 91256, +30 22840 91257 Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” www.aia.gr Office at Paros Airport +30 22840 92211 +30 22840 91257

BY BOAT The main port to take you to Paros main harbour in Paroikia coming from Athens is Piraeus (3-4, 5 hours). From the Athens airport, you can get to Piraeus by taxi or by bus (appr. 1 hour, depending on traffic), metro and train (25 minutes from city centre).

There are also high-speed ferries, from the port of Rafina, which is closest to Athens International Airport.

You can also travel to Paros by ferry from/to other Cycladic Islands.

Blue Star Ferries Paros www.bluestarferries.com High Speed Ferry Paros www.hellenicseaways.gr

HEALTH • First Aid: +30 22840 22500 • Health Center in Paroikia: +30 22840 22500 • Health Center in Naoussa: +30 22840 51216 • Health Center in Marpissa: +30 22840 41205 • Health Center in Agairia: +30 22840 91277 • PAROSMEDICAL www.parosmedical.gr Paroikia +30 22840 24410, +30 22840 24411 • DIAGNOSI www.diagnosiparou.gr Naoussa +30 22840 55444, +30 22840 55333 PHARMACIES • Parikoia: +30 22840 21449 • Parikoia: +30 22840 21388 • Νaoussa +30 22840 51550 • Alyki: +30 22840 91560 • Marpissa: +30 22840 41810

Local Transportation

When you arrive in Paros, you can either use the public transportation (local bus), taxis or, you can rent a car. The majority of the rental agencies are situated close to the port.

If you land to Paros airport, there is a taxi stand as you exit or have your rental car waiting for you at the airport, just ask your rental agency.

LOCAL BUSES www.ktelparou.gr (KTEL) +30 22840 21395 (Paroikia), +30 22840 52865 (Naoussa) Travelling by bus within Paros is safe but, keep in mind to always check the timetables, since they may change without prior notice.

Departure points: Buses leave from Paroikia, Lefkes, Dryos, Naoussa, Alyki, Pounta and Kolimbithres, going to several locations around the island and back. During the summer period buses also leave from and to Santa Maria and Ampelas.

TAXI SERVICE You can also get around Paros by taxis. You will find the main taxi stand in Paroikia central square and in Naoussa. Taxis in Paros are expensive; therefore you are advised to ask for the fare before getting in. Taxis can be hailed on the street, or arrive by appointment.

Radio Taxi Service +30 22840 21500 (Paroikia), +30 694 4540556 (Naoussa) RENT A CAR OR MOTORBIKE Renting a car or a motorbike is common in Paros. There are many relevant agencies operating at the airport, the harbour, Paroikia and Naoussa.

USEFUL LINKS • www.friendsofparos.com (en+gr) • www.paros.gr (en+fr+gr) • www.parosweb.com (en+gr)

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