Travel To Paros Paradise

Renowned since antiquity for its fine Parian marble,given to Royal Cretan cities. This is explained due to
Paros is considered to be one of the most beautifulthe island's strategic position which was the ideal
islands of the Aegean Sea in Greece and is one ofplace for ships to stop-center of the Cyclades
the most popular destinations for tourists. The islandcomplex-and receive food and water resources since
is located in the heart of the Cyclades-the ring ofits plains were particularly fertile-viniculture has given
islands located in the central of the Aegean Sea.great results and the wines of Paros are famous all
Although Paros is often skipped on the shorteraround the world for their fine taste. In fact, over
cruises in favor of the bigger-name islands in thethe centuries, Paros evolved to an administrative and
Cyclades, like Mykonos and Santorini, Paros, which iscommercial center of Aegean and the crossroad of
one of the larger islands of the Cyclades constellation,different civilizations. The island met times of glory
offers numerous breathtaking natural beauties thatand financial robustness, but also times of decline. All
attract thousand of visitors every year and make itits past is expressed in the remains of the
one of the most exciting travel destinations aroundarchaeological sites, in the historic monuments and in
the world.From ancient times already, due to itsmuseums that host archaeological findings. Grandiose
central geographical location in the heart of AegeanByzantine churches and monasteries with the
Sea, Paros became the leader island that changed thearchitecture of Cyclades express the deep faith of
route of the Cyclades complex. Specifically, the islandits residents.Today, Paros belongs to those travel
is located west of the Naxos island, east ofdestinations that have international fame, due to its
Antiparos and 90 n.m. from the port of Piraeus. It isnatural beauties, settlements and tourist
the third in size island after Naxos and Andros, with ainfrastructures. Touring around Paros will fill any visitor
195 sq. km extend and a length of shores thatwith unique pictures. Walking in the narrow, with
reaches up to 118,5 km. As the boat approaches thepebbles, paths, you will be beguiled by the
island, the visitor will see Parikia, which is the mainmagnificent atmosphere of Cyclades and the sights all
town, while one of the most cosmopolitan areas ofaround the island. Naoussa has the most picturesque
the island is the amazing town of Naoussa.The historyfish port in Aegean Sea and if you wish to travel
of Paros goes back centuries as it has been inhabitedback to time, you can visit the villages of Lefkes,
since 3,200 BC according to the excavations madeMarpissa, Alyki, Abelas, Drios, Piso Livadi and Pounda.
on the island of Saliagos, located between Paros andOf course, the island has a lot of luxurious hotel
Antiparos-these two have probably formed onecomplexes and affordable rooms to let, to cover the
single island during ancient times. According to Greekdemands of every visitor. Exquisite sandy beaches
mythology, the Cretan Alkaios was the first king ofwith crystal waters, traditional villages with
Paros, who decided to build his city on the site ofwhitewashed cubic houses in narrow paved alleys
today's island capital, Parikia. During those times Cretecontrasted with the many bougainvilleas, lovely
was trading with Egypt, Assyria, and the Balkans, andchapels, and an exciting nightlife, form a combination
Cretans transformed the island into a naval stationthat will make your visit an unforgettable one.
which was given the name of Minoa, an honorific title