Paros
The total white island of the Aegean
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Top Attractions
Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.
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Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.
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Museums
Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.
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Monasteries
Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.
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Castles
Castles, ancient castles, roman castles, byzantine castles, medieval castles, venetian castles, etc.
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History
Paros has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Like the rest of the Cyclades, it was one of the centers of the Cycladic culture. From an early age it entered into close relations with Crete, which is why one of the names attributed to it is Minois or Minoa. Other names mentioned for the island are Kavarnis, Yria, Panaitia, etc. Its …
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Culture
The customs and festivals of Paros are amazing, the most well-known of them of course are the representations of the life and Passion of Christ. By region, the most important festivals are: In Marmaras , in the Church of the Assumption in the heart of the village, on Good Friday you will feel the emotion flooding you. The engrossing tour …
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Activities
SEA Water sports are one of the main activities of tourists. Favorable winds blow on the island, meaning there are ideal conditions to enjoy wind-surfing or kitesurfing, which are among the most favorite sports of visitors. Especially on the Gold Coast, the world windsurfing championships are organized every year and the biggest names in the sport gather there. The beaches, …
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Sea & Mountain
Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.
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Photographs
Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.
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Information
Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.