4/17/2023 0 Comments Parikia paros![]() ![]() On recommendation of our host, we had dinner right at the water’s edge, at the end of town at Ephesus on our first night, and it was perfect. Parikia’s waterfront is lined with lively tavernas and bars, but of course, it’s always wise to ask for some local advice to help separate the tourist traps from the real deal. I visited Livadia at least once a day when we were in Paros, because it was so convenient and it was always easy to get a chair! Parikia’s lively waterfront There’s also a short drinks & snacks menu, serviced by the bar across the street. A set of chairs for the day costs 10 euros, which is pretty reasonable in the Cyclades. Livadia Beach has calm, clear water and one of the cheapest beach clubs on the island. Parikia has its own beach, which is an advantage it has over Naoussa. Parea Cafe, on the edge of town, is perfect for breakfast or a lively atmosphere in their courtyard in the evenings, and Pirate Bar in the middle of Parikia’s old town is perfect for cocktails after dinner. In the heart of Parikia, visit the dazzling 4th century Byzantine church complex at Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of A Hundred Doors) and shop at the dozens of boutiques offering hand-crafted accessories, shoes and jewellery and local designs. ![]() The labyrinthine alleyways, whitewashed stone buildings and lashings of bougainvillea that tumble over garden walls make Parikia’s Old Town one of the most charming villages in the Cyclades. While we loved the other major villages, Naousa and Lefkes, I’m glad I stayed there and would definitely stay here again in the future. When David & I went to Greece last year, we stayed in Parikia. Usually, I find that the port towns are busy and charmless, but in Parikia you’ll get the best of both worlds – all of the convenience and all of the charm. Parikia is the capital of Paros and the island’s major port, yet it’s also one of the loveliest villages on the island. If you’re prone to seasickness use the larger car ferry from Pounta.Paros is one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades, temping travellers from all over the world who are looking to escape the mania of Santorini and Mykonos without skimping on idyllic Aegean beaches and charming Cycladic villages. During high season a small boat runs from the Parikia Port to Antiparos. The #4 Pounta/Antiparos bus runs about every hour tickets are sold at the terminal kiosk. Bus tickets from Parikia to the Antiparos car ferry at Pounta cost 2.00€.Printed bus schedules are available for the asking at the Parikia and Naoussa terminal kiosks.It is located a level 6-minute walk from Naoussa Harbor. ![]() The Naoussa bus terminal serves as a secondary hub for the island. ![]() The Parikia bus terminal is located about 200 yards south of the ferry port, an easy 1-minute walk from the port’s iconic windmill.
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