Paros part 1 (Greece)

Arriving by ferry, the north coast of the island welcomes tourists with the white houses of the village of Naoussa

The barren north coast of Cape Korakas

North coast near Koraka Cape. Beach below the little church of Ioannis Prodromos.

Fisherman off the north coast near Koraka Cape.

The west coast is also characterised by high rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation

Crowding of ferries at the port of Paros island

The marina and the fishing pier at the port of Parikia, the island's capital

Parikia is characterised by dozens of small churches that appear unexpectedly in the squares of the town

The church of the gates located in the ancient village of Parikia, home to the museum of culture

The church of the gates located in the ancient village of Parikia, home to the museum of culture

Glimpses of the old town of Parikia, the island's capital.

Small churches nestled in the historic center, often hidden among the houses, are a characteristic of Parikia

The ancient walls of Parikia Castle made with parts of Greek and Roman temples

The ancient walls of Parikia Castle made with parts of Greek and Roman temples

Small church on the hill near the ancient Kastro (castle)

Small church on the hill near the ancient Kastro (castle)

The historic center of Parikia is a maze of alleys with stone-paved streets

In the historic center of Parikia with cobbled streets there are numerous craft shops

In the historic center of Parikia with cobbled streets there are numerous craft shops

Historic center of Parikia where there are shops selling handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and typical products of the island

Historic center of Parikia where there are shops selling handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and typical products of the island

Parikia's historic center, the shoemaker

A vessel carrying drinking water leaves the island of Paros

At sunset the fishing boats leave for the fishing grounds where they will spend the night.

Some small islands mark the entrance to the port of the island of Paros

At sunset the small fishermen return to port while the large fishing boats go out for night fishing.

The sun sets between the ancient walls of Agios Fokas, the cape at the entrance to the port

Where is Paros island

By: Carlo Piccinelli

Paros island on Google Maps.
The island of Paros, one of the twenty-four large islands that make up the Cyclades archipelago, is known for its ancient white marble mines. Just a few miles by boat from the island of Naxos, Paros has a sister island, Antiparos, and the two form an administrative unit with the capital, Parikia. Parikia is a small town of whitewashed houses crisscrossed by narrow stone-paved streets and alleys that wind around the ancient Kastro, the castle whose walls were built using ancient marble blocks that were once part of columns and structures of Greek and Roman temples. Today, Parikia is a quiet tourist town with dozens of shops selling artisanal crafts and local products, bars, and restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish caught by local fishermen who leave the port at sunset to spend the night at sea and sell their catch on the pier, where residents and restaurant owners gather. Paros is a place to spend a peaceful holiday on one of its many beaches and to visit the villages that perch on the slopes of the mountains that characterize the island.
Links for more informations:
Tourism info: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/cyclades/paros