There is also a pontoon across to the nearby Anti Paros, a smaller, almost abandoned Island famous for its Caves. These quarries are the source of the famous Parian marble so prized by ancient sculpters. The island also has several good beaches including the Santa Maria Beach, which hosts the annual World Cup windsurfing championships.įor an interesting side trip, the marble quarries of Marathi can be reached by car.

The Port Café is a basic kafenio popular with travelers, or for a more elegant option the Evinos Bar has a lovely view of the harbor. Parikia offers several good locations for dining and drinking. The leisure options on this island are many. This city’s hotels are near some of the best beaches on the island. Once a humble fishing village, Naoussa has now become a thriving resort town while retaining the charms of its origin. Less developed than the two other major towns on the island, if offers an escape for those weary of the beach front. Lefkes, set within the island's inland hills, has preserved many of its medieval buildings amidst a maze of steep and narrow streets. It has several icons dating back to the 15th century as well as a 4th century baptismal font. The island’s most important cultural treasure, the Byzantine cathedral Panayia Ekatondapiliani (Our Lady of a Hundred Doors), is situated behind a high white wall that keeps its courtyard separated from the noisy street. Parikia, the island’s capital, offers an eclectic marketplace, the ruins of a Venetian castle, and a Byzantine cathedral. Its three major towns each have their own appeal. Once only a transportation hub in the Aegean, this island has become one of the most popular resort destinations in the Mediterranean.

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