Why travel to Paros?
Paros is one of the most cosmopolitan destinations in the Cyclades. The rush of visitors to the island of Paros is per thousands and it is one of the most picturesque islands of the Cyclades that preserves the unique beauty of the  Cyclades. It is one of the largest islands of the Cyclades with an area of 186 sq.km. Situated in the center of the Cyclades, amid the islands of Mykonos to the north, Naxos to the east and Ios to the south, 93 nautical miles southwest of Piraeus, in between the ferry lines of the Aegean sea. Paros is connected to all the major ports of Athens, Piraeus and Rafina daily. From Paros you can travel to all the islands of the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Crete . Paros is an ideal place for holidays because it combines the simple, unpretentious, calm and isolated with the rich cultural life, excellent tourist service and cosmopolitan life.
Parikia is the main town of Paros located on the west coast facing Sifnos and Serifos and a beautiful sunset, is the island's main port and the hub of economic and tourist activity. Naoussa is the second most renowned area of Paros. A picturesque fishing village but very popular, which attracts many tourists and has a vibrant nightlife. Paros has many quaint villages worth of visiting, the largest villages are; Alyki to the south a very quite fishing village, Lefkes in the center of the island a very picturesque village with a view to the island of Naxos, Marpissa on the east side an agricultural village.
Why travel to Paros
On Paros it is build the Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Church of the Hundred Doors) it is one of the most significant  Byzantine monuments of Greece and is situated in Parikia, a short distance from its port; east of the old town of Paros. It is one of the oldest Christian temples to be found in Greece dating from the 6th century AC . It's formal name is Katapoliani from kata and polis which mean "towards the city"; or towards the ancient city. Its official, and more common name, Ekatontapyliani, is a creation of seventeenth century scholars who, wanting to give it more worth, named it like the ancient hundred gates of Thebes in Egypt. The church commemorates its main feast day on August 15.
Why travel to Paros
Parian marble is a fine-grained semi translucent pure-white and entirely flawless marble quarried during the classical era on the Greek island of Paros in the Aegean Sea. It was highly prized by ancient Greeks for making sculptures. Some of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture were carved from Parian marble, including the Medici Venus and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The original quarries, which were used from the 6th century BC onwards, can still be seen at Marathi on the way to Lefkes. Currently extraction of the marble has been prohibited and the quarries are now an archeological site .
 Why travel to Paros
Paros is one of the lucky islands to have a numerous sandy beaches organized or not the most famous are:
Kolybithres
Kolybithres is the most famous beach of Paros situated at the south west part of the Naousa bay it is formed from granite rocks which have been eroded by the sea and formed small ponds, called kolybithres in Greek, it is accessible by car or small boat from the town of Naousa. Kolybithres is an organized beach with restaurants and water sports.
Punda Beach Club
For those looking to party Punda Beach Club is the place to be. The party starts late noon and goes on untill late night. Punda is 2km from the village of Marpissa on the east side of the island
 Golden Beach
Golden beach was named after it’s fine bright yellow sand. Golden Beach has been a stage for the Wind Surfing World Championship for years and attracts wind surfer enthusiasts and Pro’s from around the world. Golden beach is located on the south east part of the island 18km from Parikia and 15km from Naoussa.
Punda Antiparos
The beach of Punda is located on south part part the island of Paros across from Antiparos. It is a hot spot for all Kite Surfers the location offers windy conditions most of the year, with two schools for kite surfing punda is place to be if you are looking for that adrenaline rush.
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