![]() Inside the village, a warren of cobblestone lanes brims with top tier restaurants, stylish cocktail bars, all-night dance clubs, luxury boutiques, a winery, and picturesque, domed churches. Fishing boats bob in the sea next to a half-sunken Venetian castle in its charming Old Port. The village Naoussa blends Cycladic tradition with worldly sophistication in a compact, walkable space dotted with beaches in a natural bay. Panagia Ekatontapiliani is located in Parikia, about a 3-minute walk southeast of the ferry port and about a 5-minute walk from the Parikia bus stop. ![]() The small Byzantine Museum of Paros is located inside the complex, with rare icons, relics, and ecclesiastical items, mostly dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. In reality, the church has nowhere near 99 doors. According to legend, the church has 99 visible doors, and a 100th door will appear when the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul becomes Orthodox again. The complex has been well-kept over the centuries and showcases art and architecture from the Paleochristian, Byzantine, and post-Byzantine eras, with many of its construction materials sourced from the marble ruins of even older temples. A dome was added in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Helene and after her death built into a larger church and monastery by her son, Emperor Constantine. The original chapel is believed to have been founded by St. the Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, aka the Church of 100 Doors, is among the most important churches in Greece. The Church of Panagia Ekatontapilianiĭating to the 4th century A.D. Kolymbithres Beach can be reached by car, bus, or by a fun water taxi ride from Naoussa’s Old Port. At the south end of the beach, there is a sailing center offering windsurfing and small sailboat rentals and lessons farther north there are kayaks and SUPs for rent. The rocks further break up these beaches into even smaller sections, so if you’re lucky to get there before the crowds, you can claim your own tiny private beach. Set in a southeast-facing bay, Kolymbithres is naturally divided into two main beaches, each with casual beach clubs offering sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. Paros’ best-known natural wonder is Kolymbithres Beach with its moon-like granite rock formations sculpted over millennia by the wind and sea. Paros Park can be reached by car, the water taxi from Naoussa port, or by bus (about a 30-minute walk from the Kolymbithres Beach bus stop). The park is free to enter and open 24-hours a day all year long. Paros ParkĪn 800-acre park at the northwestern tip of the island, Paros Park offers a taste of everything: three hiking trails, a stunning rocky landscape, lively and secluded beaches, a picturesque lighthouse, an all-day café, a historic monastery (now a cartography museum), an ancient amphitheater (now hosting festivals and events), and an open-air cinema (free admission, movies start at 9:00 p.m.) The main beach, Monastiri, has sunbeds and umbrellas for rent during the summer, and there is a lifeguard during July and August. Stroll, snack, and shop the charming lanes of Little Venice, the Old Port, and the Kato Mili windmills. Next, head to Mykonos for 3-hours of free exploration in the afternoon. Hiring a guide or joining a small group tour at the entrance is highly recommended. Begin the morning at Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and among the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Independent, all-day trip to Delos and Mykonos. Exact itinerary varies according to the weather but can include snorkeling around a WWII plane wreck at Iraklia and swimming off the coast of Schinoussa, Koufonisia, Naxos, Antiparos, or Despotiko Islands. ![]() Snorkel, sunbathe, and learn sailing basics on this all-day cruise through the Aegean. Full Day Sailing Cruise in the Small Cyclades.The Full Day Sailing Cruise in the Small Cyclades sails to the uninhabited island of Despotiko and other small islands near Paros. ![]()
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