A Paros sunset cruise is an evening trip of two and a half to five hours, leaving Parikia, Naoussa, Pounta or Piso Livadi between 16:30 and 19:00, running the Antiparos channel or the Naoussa bay coves with drinks, a meal and a swim stop, and returning after dark. Plan the rest of the island with … Read more
Paros horse riding is a guided ride of one and a half to three hours from a stable in the island’s interior, walking and trotting across dry-stone terraces to a beach at Molos or Santa Maria, with helmets, a guide and a swim with the horse on part of the programmes. Plan the rest of … Read more
A Paros boat rental puts a four and a half to six and a half metre boat with a 20 to 30 horsepower engine in your hands for a day, without a licence under Greek rules, collected at Parikia, Naoussa, Piso Livadi, Aliki or Pounta with a briefing, a chart and a full tank. Plan … Read more
A Paros food tour is a guided tasting walk through the lanes of Parikia, with the island cheeses, cured meats, capers, honey and pies tasted at family-run shops, and a wine tour and a fishing cruise running alongside it. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. This guide covers the Paros food tour in full: … Read more
Paros snorkeling runs as a guided boat cruise out of Naoussa and Parikia to the granite bays of Kolymbithres and Monastiri and the sea caves off the headland, and as a free shore entry at the rocky points between the sandy beaches. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. This guide covers Paros snorkeling in … Read more
A Paros yacht charter is the hire of a catamaran, motor yacht or sailing yacht from Paros, as a crewed private charter, a shared cruise or a self-skippered bareboat charter, for a day trip or a week in the Cyclades. Paros sits at the heart of the Cyclades, a natural sailing hub. Plan the whole … Read more
Paros airport transfers run from Paros National Airport (PAS) near Alyki, 9 kilometres south of Parikia and 12 from Naoussa, by pre-booked private transfer, airport taxi or the KTEL bus. A private transfer meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drives door to door on a fixed fare, and covers the ferry port … Read more
A Paros ATV quad tour explores the island’s hidden beaches, traditional villages and ancient ruins on four wheels, with guided off-road safaris for first-timers or self-drive hire for the independent. Open-air and fun, an ATV or buggy reaches places a car cannot. This guide covers ATV versus buggy, the costs, what to expect on a … Read more
In the Paros vs Milos choice, Milos wins for unique volcanic landscapes and otherworldly beaches like Sarakiniko, while Paros wins for variety, nightlife, value, romance and connections. The two islands are both rising stars of the Cyclades but offer different holidays. This guide compares them across scenery, beaches, cost, nightlife and logistics to help you … Read more
Paros airport takes direct flights from Athens in about 50 minutes, with up to fourteen flights a day in summer, operated by Sky Express and Olympic Air. Small and modern, it sits about 10 kilometres from Parikia and offers a fast alternative to the ferry. This guide covers the flights, the airlines, the prices, and … Read more
Despotiko is a small, uninhabited islet off the west coast of Antiparos, home to a great ancient Sanctuary of Apollo that some archaeologists rank alongside, or even above, the famous sanctuary on Delos. Reached by a short boat trip, it offers a rare, peaceful encounter with classical Greece. This guide covers its history, the sanctuary, … Read more
The Folegandros to Paros ferry links the cliff-edged south-western Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 4 hours, with summer sailings from as little as €8. The crossing connects quiet, dramatic Folegandros to the islands’ crossroads. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan the trip. Plan the whole … Read more