Sightseeing on Paros

The most important sights:

Church of Ekatontapliani
("Our Lady of a Hundred Doors") in Parikia just 200 m from the port

The most imposing church in the Cyclades and one of the most important in Greece, approx. 1.600 years old. On the 15th of August its nameday (a public holiday) is celebrated with a lot of festivities. Actually they are three churches in one, and legends rank about the fact that only 99 doors have been counted.

Archaeological Museum
in Parikia, just behind the Church of Ekatontapliani

A fragment of the 3rd-century Parian Chronicle is the most important exhibit - next to many other interesting findings.

Ancient Cemetery
in Parikia, approx. 400 m from the port heading left

of approx. 700 BC

Venetian "Kastro"
in the old quarter and at the highest point of Parikia

from the 13th century

Ancient Wall

just beneath the Kastro (Parikia)

Marble Quarries at "Marathi" on the way to Lefkes

Abandoned but interesting to visit. This is where the marble came from in the ancient times that was considered the world's best.

Venetian Castle

in the little harbour of Naoussa.

Churches in Naoussa

Several important churches of ~ 15th century in Naoussa, including Catholic Church.

Agias Trias Cathedral

in Lefkes.

Museum of Popular Civilisation

in Lefkes.

An amphitheatre

in Lefkes, plus an interesting library.

Butterfly Valley
approx. 8 km south of Parikia

A little green oasis full of "butterflies" (actually moths, but nevertheless impressive & colourful). Only open a few hours as it is on private ground. You can take a donkey ride to get there from the main road.

Folkloric Museum

close to the airport nearby Aliki.

Cave of Antiparos

with stalactites and stalagmites, very steep and impressive, up on the mountain of Antiparos. Takes a ride by bus or car/motorbike or donkey. Careful on hot days as the busses can let you wait and there are no toilets nearby (although you can buy beverages there)!

Lighthouse
behind Monastiri Beach (Naoussa)

nice for people who like to walk!

Monasteries (main)

- Monastery of Longovardas (1638), forbidden for women

- Monastery of Christ Dasous with the tomb of St. Arsenios

- Monastery of St. Mary Thapsanon from 1935, built on ruins of 17th century monastery

- Monastery of St. Antonios


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