Paros - A Tourist Destination Rich in History & Beaches

Paros is one of the most historical Greek islandsParos features the typical whitewashed
of the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea.architecture of the Cyclades Islands, which is
Paros is one of the many tourist attractions ofreally an attraction in itself for tourists from
this popular travel destination, and is known for itsabroad. The beautiful combination of white walls
beautiful and calm beaches, which are perfectand blue domes, walls and windows, fit very
holiday resorts for relaxing and soothing your tiredappropriately with the sky and the waters
nerves.surrounding wherever you find yourself in the
Paros features four blue flag beaches, namelyisland. Not only is it a pleasure for the eye, but
Logaros, Chrisi Akti or the Golden Beach, Poutnamakes an equally stunning shot for the camera
and Tserdika. The Golden Beach is one of thelens.
most popular and longest beaches on the island,On the hill of Kephalos, you can find a few
and is 2,500 meters long.historical attractions including the abandoned
Other important beaches on the island aremonastery of Agios Antonios and the ruins of a
Parasporos, the nearest to the capital Parikiamedieval castle of a Venetian noble. You can
including Krios and Marchella, Pounda Beach, Agiamarvel at the quality of the famous Parian marble
Irini, The popular beaches at Paros offer all theby visiting the marble quarries which produce one
necessary facilities, and various activities includingof the finest marbles in the world.
water sports.The most important attraction for those who are
The beaches on the east cost of Paros, whicheager on history and archaeology in the capital
includes Chrisi Akti and Lagoras, are considered totown Parikia is the Athens National Archaeological
be excellent spots for windsurfing due to theMuseum. Another important attraction in Parikia is
presence of a constant breeze in the straitthe Panagia Ekatontapiliani, or the Church of 100
between Paros and the neighboring island ofDoors.
Naxos.