Tourist Attractions on Paros, Greece

The Cycladen are one of Greece's treasures that have long tempted a very special type of visitor: culture, cuisine and island life are the great attractions here. If you like to relax on golden beaches, Paros is the place for you, but if you fancy a culture-packed first taste of Greece, the Cyclades are a great place to start:

Paros to Iraklia & Schinoussa

Limited to 10 participants, the tour starts at a leisurely 9.10 am from Port Piso Livadi. Located in the middle of the Small Eastern Cyclades archipelago, just south of Naxos and north-east of Iraklia, the Schinoussa is well worth a visit. Hora, Mesaria and Mersini are the three main villages. Tour allows you time to swim, snorkel and taste great food.

Delos & Mykonos Boat Trip

This 9-hour boat tour starts also from Paros, this time for Delos and Mykonos, two of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Dating at least 3,000 years back in time, the monuments and ruins you see are typical for Ancient Greece. Tour includes 3 hours of free time and starts from Paros at 9.15 am.

Full Day Cyclades Island Hopping

Start from Port Piso Livadi on this 10-hour tour that explores the Cyclades surrounding Paros. You'll get time to sample not just the beautiful beaches, but also the cuisine and wine of this stunning island world.

Paros to Santorini Tour

The 11-our tour from Port Piso Livadi takes visitors to the Island of Santorini, believed to be the legendary Atlantis. Almost destroyed by an exploding volcano, the island today is one of Greece's most beautiful, with breathtaking views of the volcano's caldera and what probably survived the biggest-known tsunami in history, the villages Oia and Fira. Passengers need to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to boat departure.

Paros to Amorgos Island

Luc Besson's movie “The Big Blue” was reputedly filmed on Amorgos, an island forming the southernmost point of the Cyclades. Chora of Amorgos is the archipelago's most charming village and famous for its cuisine and wine. The 11th century Monastery of Hozoviotissa perches high on a rock.

Other Things to Do and See

The Monastery Panagia Ekatontapiliani near the Port of Parikia on Paros, believed to be from the 4th century AD and one of Greece's most charming churches.

The Venetian Fortress ruins of Naoussa date back to the 15th century, serving as a defense against enemy and pirate attacks for centuries.

Paros Park (www.parospark.com) is an 800-acre nature reserve with the blue-domed St John of Deti monastery at its heart. Located at Ai Yannis Detis Kolimbithres Naoussa in Paros. Park also has a museum, walking routes and a cinema, live music performances held at the park's own amphitheater.