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Beaches
Paros is noted for its soft-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. They come in dozens of flavors. Chryssi Akti ("Golden Beach") is ideal for windsurfers, Kolimbithres for families preferring shallow depths, Pounda for youths craving all-night DJ beach parties, and Agia Irini for sun worshipers seeking a quiet setting.
Marathi
This ancient quarry provided pristine translucent marble for celebrated statues including Venus de Milo that has become a cultural icon far beyond the borders of Greece.
Lefkes
It's a delightful mountain-hugging Greek Island village.
Getting
there
and accommodations
You can travel to Paros by plane or ferry (including hydrofoil). Accommodations on Paros cover the full budget-to-luxury spectrum.
How to pronounce
Paros: pah'-rohs
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