In short, Naoussa is magical and without doubt, the prettiest village in the Cycladic Islands, and worth a lot of your time - here’s what to see and do: The harbour itself is gorgeous an array of small Cycladic fishing boats nestled tightly together, set against a backdrop of Venetian mansions and Orthodox churches, while the town plays host to some of the most picturesque corners we found in Greece. Of an evening, it’s even more fabled, as fairy lights twinkle and the smell of grilled seafood gently wafts through the air. Postcard-perfect in every way, wooden boats bob in the harbour and octopus dry like garlands in the sun, bougainvillea straddles the walls of storied, cobbled laneways, while the elegant and well-heeled glide along the candle-lit harbour as the afternoon sun descends. Stepping into the quaint fishing village of Naoussa for the first time, it’s easy to lose your breath (pssst - you can read our Naoussa guide here). There are standard dorms and private rooms for groups, all with refrigerators and en-suite bathrooms. Whether lounging by the pool, congregating on the rooftop to watch a stunning sunset or cooking together in the kitchen, you’re guaranteed to meet all kinds of friendly folks. PAROS BACKPACKERS | Maybe the best backpackers in all of Greece - the social scene is the real attraction. But the hospitality is wonderful! Check prices and availability The rooms are simple but comfortable, with kitchenettes and charmingly creaky Cycladic furniture. With the beach on one side and the historic centre of Naoussa on the other, both a few minutes away on foot, Svoronos is in a great area. Check prices and availabilityĪPARTMENTS SVORONOS | Where we stayed, and somewhere we couldn’t recommend highly enough. Built in 1600 and renovated in 2016, it features minimalist vibes, traditional Cycladic furniture to the sunny rooftop terrace. Check prices and availabilityīETHLEHEM HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE | Despite being in the middle of Parikia, Bethlehem Townhouse is a nest of tranquillity for a chilled-out family stay. If you’re staying in Naoussa to explore Paros and looking for a comfortable, contemporary base, check out Central Boutique Hotel. Check prices and availabilityĬENTRAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL | This tidy boutique hotel in the centre of Naoussa opened in 2021, with thoughtfully designed rooms balancing white and anthracite with pops of vibrant modern art, and a lovely pool. Rest assured that whichever room you choose will be tastefully decorated and fully equipped for a pampered stay. Some have pools – and some have a combination so you can take a dip in private and the beach. PAROS AGNANTI HOTEL | One of Paros’ top-rated luxury hotels! Some rooms have sea views. Rada Restaurant will be exquisite if our Naoussa experience was anything to go by. The location is idyllic, and the rooms and suites are spacious and well-designed with a modern boho-Cycladic style. Love our photos? They were all edited using our Europe Preset Pack, which you can purchase here!ĬOVE PAROS | Newly opened for summer 2021, Cove Hotel overlooks the golden sands and sparkling water of Agioi Anargyroi beach. Our things to do in Paros guide covers the best of the island, personally curated by us after a wonderful three weeks spent on the Island. Nestled in the undulating hills is Lefkes, the former capital and quite possibly the most beautiful village in Greece, and the equally gorgeous Prodromos and Marpissa.Īll of this, ringed by some of the best beaches in Greece. However, it’s elegant Naoussa where you should spend most of your time, enjoying its arcaded laneways, exceptional restaurants and bars, and close by beaches. The starting point is vibrant Parikia, a historic port that’s the beating heart of Paros. Last summer, it wooed us with those ubiquitous Greek island elements: feta-cubed villages, endless marmalade sunsets, sun-drenched hilltop towns, pretty laneways made for slow meanders, endless golden beaches and hidden coves, lazy days and long nights filled with delicious food (and booze), and the gorgeous old fishing harbour of Naoussa, that twinkles with fairy lights at dusk while the boats bob gently in the water. Smack bang in the middle of the alluring Cyclades, 220 islands that make up this ancient, windswept, archipelago south of Athens, this charming island made its fortunes in ancient times through its famed Parian marble and abundant fertile lands. We call them soul places, and the Greek island of Paros is one of them ( Nepal and Sri Lanka are others if you’re curious!). There are certain places in the world where you arrive, take little more than a few steps and a quick glance around, and already feel right at home.
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