Parikia Paros is the island’s capital and main port, a lively town of marble lanes, a Venetian Kastro, the great Church of 100 Doors and nearby beaches. Often overlooked for Naoussa, it is the practical heart of the island and rich in history. This guide covers what to do and see, the old town, the … Read more
Naoussa Paros is the island’s stylish fishing-harbour town on the north coast, famous for whitewashed lanes, a Venetian fort, acclaimed tavernas, a lively bar scene and the best beaches close by. Once a quiet fishing village, it is now one of the most atmospheric towns in the Cyclades. This guide covers what to do and … Read more
The Paros villages range from the cosmopolitan harbour town of Naoussa and the bustling port capital of Parikia to the green mountain village of Lefkes and the quiet, car-free hamlet of Prodromos. Each offers a different side of the island, from nightlife to slow traditional life. This guide covers the best villages and towns and … Read more
Paros tours range from wine tastings at historic wineries to village and food tours of Naoussa and Lefkes, hiking the Byzantine trail, and private guided days around the island. They turn a beach holiday into a deeper experience of Cycladic culture, craft and cuisine. This guide covers the main land tours, what they include and … Read more
Isternia Tinos is a beautiful mountainside village on the north-west coast, draped over a green slope with sweeping sea views toward Syros. Known for its marble fountains, its painted church and the shaded marble path to neighbouring Kardiani, it sits above the fishing cove of Ormos Giannaki. This guide covers what to see in Isternia … Read more
Kardiani Tinos is among the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades, draped over a steep, green mountainside above the west coast with sweeping views over the Aegean toward Syros. Famous for its sunsets, its springs and marble fountains, and the shaded path to neighbouring Isternia, Kardiani rewards travellers seeking quiet beauty. This guide covers what … Read more
Volax Tinos is the island’s most surreal village, set inside a natural amphitheatre of giant round granite boulders that create a moonscape unlike anywhere else in the Cyclades. Famous for its surviving basket-weaving craft, its open-air theatre among the rocks and the poetry painted on its doors, Volax rewards a slow, curious visit. This guide … Read more