Paros Guide - All you need to know but are afraid to ask
Food Scene
Authentic Greek home-cooking, great prices, welcoming Anna in the kitchen
18 locals recommend
Restaurant Anna
Authentic Greek home-cooking, great prices, welcoming Anna in the kitchen
Green Project
Pizza, burgers & cocktails in a green cool courtyard
Gourmet fish and modern Greek dining with a twist al fresco in Livadia Paroikia
30 locals recommend
MARIO
Gourmet fish and modern Greek dining with a twist al fresco in Livadia Paroikia
Sigi Ikthios
Eclectic greek food & great wine in a small Naoussa harbour
Considered the best food on the island with music and vibe too
39 locals recommend
Barbarossa Restaurant
Considered the best food on the island with music and vibe too
Ouzeri Halaris
Eparchiaki Odos Parikias-Piso LivadiouClassic Greek fish restaurant & ouzo spot on the water
The best brunch, coffee & cocktail spot on the island. Organic granolas & eggs.
25 locals recommend
Sousouro
The best brunch, coffee & cocktail spot on the island. Organic granolas & eggs.
Arodo
Beach-side dining with great food & views
Siparos
Great greek cuisine in a breezy courtyard
Mouragio
Extremely fresh fish on the water
ARANTO
Eparchiaki Odos Parikias-MarpissasOld school Greek home-cooked food
Thalami
Delicious fish dishes
Drinks & Nightlife
Sommaripa Consolato
ΠάρουThe best cocktails on the isle
come back
Drinking & dancing until late!
Agosta
Late night drinking & dancing
Sightseeing
The most impressive single site on Antíparos is the great cave (daily 10am–6pm summer, 10am–3pm spring/autumn, shut Nov–May, €5), known since ancient times (Arhilohos made the first recorded tour) rarely fails to impress. Only the topmost galleries with their stalagmites and stalactites, 45 million years in the making, are accessible. Lunch at Captain Pipinos, Beach House or Lollo’s Pizzeria are highly recommended.
46 locals recommend
The Cave of Antiparos
The most impressive single site on Antíparos is the great cave (daily 10am–6pm summer, 10am–3pm spring/autumn, shut Nov–May, €5), known since ancient times (Arhilohos made the first recorded tour) rarely fails to impress. Only the topmost galleries with their stalagmites and stalactites, 45 million years in the making, are accessible. Lunch at Captain Pipinos, Beach House or Lollo’s Pizzeria are highly recommended.
Antiparos is a very picturesque and tranquil island located just off Paros island. It would be perfect for a day trip or if you have the time, an overnight stay. Ferries from Paros to Antiparos depart almost every 30 min in high season and the trip is about 10 minutes.
The most impressive single site on Antíparos is the great cave (daily 10am–6pm summer, 10am–3pm spring/autumn, shut Nov–May, €5), known since ancient times (Arhilohos made the first recorded tour) rarely fails to impress. Only the topmost galleries with their stalagmites and stalactites, 45 million years in the making, are accessible. Lunch at Captain Pipinos, Beach House or Lollo’s Pizzeria are highly recommended.
62 locals recommend
Antiparos
Antiparos is a very picturesque and tranquil island located just off Paros island. It would be perfect for a day trip or if you have the time, an overnight stay. Ferries from Paros to Antiparos depart almost every 30 min in high season and the trip is about 10 minutes.
The most impressive single site on Antíparos is the great cave (daily 10am–6pm summer, 10am–3pm spring/autumn, shut Nov–May, €5), known since ancient times (Arhilohos made the first recorded tour) rarely fails to impress. Only the topmost galleries with their stalagmites and stalactites, 45 million years in the making, are accessible. Lunch at Captain Pipinos, Beach House or Lollo’s Pizzeria are highly recommended.
Parks & Nature
The closest escape is the Environmental and Cultural Park of Aï Giánnis Détis (parospark.com), a car-free area beginning at the eponymous monastery on the peninsula closing off Náoussa bay on the northwest. Seven well-mapped and -marked hiking trails crisscross the peninsula with its stunning rock formations; the most popular pair of paths, numbered '1' and '2', take you to the handsome 1887-vintage, British-built lighthouse at Cape Kórakas. Using the most direct path from the events amphitheatre above the car-park and snack-bar, allow a minimum 40 minutes round-trip to the lighthouse.
65 locals recommend
Paros Park
The closest escape is the Environmental and Cultural Park of Aï Giánnis Détis (parospark.com), a car-free area beginning at the eponymous monastery on the peninsula closing off Náoussa bay on the northwest. Seven well-mapped and -marked hiking trails crisscross the peninsula with its stunning rock formations; the most popular pair of paths, numbered '1' and '2', take you to the handsome 1887-vintage, British-built lighthouse at Cape Kórakas. Using the most direct path from the events amphitheatre above the car-park and snack-bar, allow a minimum 40 minutes round-trip to the lighthouse.
You can have a similar atmosphere to Naoussa, with fewer crowds, at equally photogenic Marpissa, some 9km south and inland, a maze of narrow lanes and arcades. Pródromos village, just across the road, with its arches, little kafenía, bougainvillea cascades and wood-oven bakery, proves equally appealing. From Pródromos, take the old cobbled path west and further inland to Léfkes, the island’s medieval capital, again a stroller’s paradise with a particularly lovely lower square, flanked with cafés for a pause, before continuing on the trail to Kóstos village.
59 locals recommend
Marpissa
You can have a similar atmosphere to Naoussa, with fewer crowds, at equally photogenic Marpissa, some 9km south and inland, a maze of narrow lanes and arcades. Pródromos village, just across the road, with its arches, little kafenía, bougainvillea cascades and wood-oven bakery, proves equally appealing. From Pródromos, take the old cobbled path west and further inland to Léfkes, the island’s medieval capital, again a stroller’s paradise with a particularly lovely lower square, flanked with cafés for a pause, before continuing on the trail to Kóstos village.
Shopping
Great boutiques for clothing, home items, food in the winding streets of picturesque Naousa.
The shopping in Paros is great as it's filled with little markets, higher end boutiques, local Greek designer wear and beautiful jewellery. If you’re looking to find something special to take from your trip, this would definitely be the place.
143 locals recommend
Naousa
Great boutiques for clothing, home items, food in the winding streets of picturesque Naousa.
The shopping in Paros is great as it's filled with little markets, higher end boutiques, local Greek designer wear and beautiful jewellery. If you’re looking to find something special to take from your trip, this would definitely be the place.
Drios
Great little supermarket with everything you need
Entertainment & Activities
If you’re keen to try out some water sports, Paros is the perfect place to do so! Sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, kayaking and canoeing, kiteboarding, water-skiing, jet-skiing, and scuba diving are available with certified trainers at Golden Beach, New Golden Beach and Santa Maria.
15 locals recommend
Pounta
If you’re keen to try out some water sports, Paros is the perfect place to do so! Sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, kayaking and canoeing, kiteboarding, water-skiing, jet-skiing, and scuba diving are available with certified trainers at Golden Beach, New Golden Beach and Santa Maria.
Getting Around
When windy
Viva Punta - Marpissa
Aspro galazio - Ambelas
Mikri (Small) Santa Maria
Kolimbithres - Naoussa
Monastiri - Naoussa
All Weather
Chrissi Akti
Tripiti
Marcelo
Monastiri
Kolimbithres
Kaloyeros
Farangas
Santa Maria
17 locals recommend
Paros
When windy
Viva Punta - Marpissa
Aspro galazio - Ambelas
Mikri (Small) Santa Maria
Kolimbithres - Naoussa
Monastiri - Naoussa
All Weather
Chrissi Akti
Tripiti
Marcelo
Monastiri
Kolimbithres
Kaloyeros
Farangas
Santa Maria