Are you planning your next Cyclades islands boat trip? Follow us in this article where we will talk about Paros, together with Naxos, Mykonos, and Santorini one of the most famous islands of this archipelago
Port of embark for the Cyclades
The Cyclades Islands exactly represent Greece in the collective imagination: white houses with domes and blue windows often perched and overlooking the turquoise sea, wonderful beaches of all kinds, and streets animated by tourists and locals.
It is impossible to try to determine which is the most beautiful because each has a good reason to be reached and visited. If you can do it aboard a yacht, a catamaran, or a charter sailboat, don’t miss this opportunity.
How do you get to Paros?
The island of Paros is placed exactly in the center of that imaginary circle that the Cyclades islands draw in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Getting here is not difficult whether you want to get there by plane or whether you want to sail here from another island or city.
On the island, there is in fact a small airport, used by the Aegean Airlines company with departures from Athens. Alternatively, you can also make a stopover in Santorini or Mykonos, the most famous destinations in this archipelago, and then sail from here to the island of Paros. The distance that separates Mykonos from Paros is about an hour of navigation while from Santorini you need at least two.
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Otherwise, if you are looking for a bit of adventure, there is nothing to stop you from renting your boat directly in Athens and then sail south-east along with the Saronic islands first and then dive into the open Aegean sea and reach Paros. If the time at your disposal allows it, this is certainly a very suggestive solution.
What are the main island centers?
Every visit to a Cycladic island usually starts from its capital (in Greek Chora). Paros’ one is called Parikia and is also the largest town on the island, offering various services including the main port. Its historic center is still characteristic of the place and also fascinating but less elegant and touristic than other capitals of the Cyclades.
The most famous town of Paros, however, is another, namely Naoussa.
Famous for its typical alleys, for its marina with restaurant tables a stone’s throw from the water, and above all for its clubs and shops. Naoussa is the hub of the island’s nightlife.
During the day it empties because tourists are on the beach but in the evening it becomes full of life again, sometimes becoming even crowded. In fact, in winter it does not have more than three thousand inhabitants, but in summer it is filled with tourists attracted by the colors of Greece, but also by the tranquility that this town can offer as it is still far from the chaos of other tourist destinations in the Cyclades area.
Its small port overlooking a sheltered bay is always full of moored caiques because fishing is still the main inhabitant’s activity of the island today. However, the port is also the center of the tourist life of Naoussa with the old warehouses, once full of fishermen’s tools, now transformed into night clubs and bars where you can enjoy delicious fish dishes.
Another place to visit is Lefkes, the only “mountain village” of Paros. It is located in the center of the island at an altitude of fewer than 300 meters. It is a small jewel, where you can enjoy the view and a bit of serenity while savoring the most authentic Greek island atmosphere.
What beaches to attend around Paros?
Along the more than 120 kilometers of Paros coastline you will find crystal clear sea, wonderful beaches, and bays.
The island offers many beaches for every taste, from the best equipped to the wildest, sandy most of the time.
On the northern coast, there are some of the most famous beaches of Paros, such as Kolymbithres or Monastiri, beautiful but often crowded because they are frequented by all the Naoussa and its surrounding tourists.
To the north-east, however, there is also Lageri, much quieter.
The east coast of Paros is dotted with beaches. Among the best equipped we recommend those of Santa Maria or Chrissi Akti (Golden Beach), while among the completely deserted bays we find, for example, Damuli and Aspros Gremos, both not far from the town of Ampelas.
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In the south, there are mainly uncrowded beaches, being far from Naoussa and Parikia many tourists prefer not to move so far. During your boat tour around the island, it will not be difficult for you to get there. Among them, we point out those of Lolantonis, Glyfa, and Tripiti.
An infinite number of routes from Paros
Choosing Paros as the starting point for a Cyclades boat tour is certainly a good idea. There are many routes that can be traveled, starting with the discovery of the Paros island “sisters”, the small Antiparos, and the larger Naxos. These two themselves would deserve each a single trip.
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Sailing in any direction leads to the discovery of dozens or better hundreds of destinations, from the most famous such as Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, and Milos to the less traveled ones such as Kythnos, Syros or Hydra.
Whatever your itinerary, our advice is always to carefully choose who to rely on for the organization of your boat trip.
We recommend a serious and reliable rental company. Our choice is Your Boat Holiday who offers his customers the best solutions in terms of sailboat and yacht tours and crew expertise.
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You can contact us by sending an email at ask@yourboatholiday.com or by phone, calling +39 33436 00997, available also on WhatsApp for both calls and texting.
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