The port and capital of Paros is Parikia and the ferry will arrive there but Naoussa, which has a bay as well is very famous and attracts lots of people due to the abundant night life. At Naoussa there is also the partially sunken venetian castle that is worth a visit.
Lefkes is a quiet and original village to visit. Maybe late afternoon is the best time. For a walk and a coffee with a sweet. You can also go hiking from Lefkes. Remember that July and August are quite hot and plan and organise well before going for hiking in the greek islands in the summer.
You cannot leave the island without visiting Kolibithres. It is a very special beach. With huge rocks and amazing colors. It is organised and probably will have a lot of people but it is really unique.
If you like kitesurfing then Pounta is your place. Windsurf in Chrisi Akti. Check out also Santa Maria and Nea akti for surfing and wind surfing. So lots of places for the adventurous travellers.
Paros used to be in antiquity one of the most famous places to get high quality marble. This marble is white and semi transparent.
Apart from the different ferries, you can reach Paros also with the plane since there is a small airport. The flight from Athens lasts just 35 minutes.
Parikia (the port)
Bountaraki – Must restaurant – You need to book in advance. Maybe days in advance
Very decent for mezedes (tapas) – Zannet (it is also a hotel)
Aeoli restaurant – important to mention cause you can see the sunset
Kastro art lounge bistrot
Naoussa
Paros venetian castle – very cute – easy walk next to the water
Sommaripa Consolato Paros – for cocktails – one of our favorite spots in Naoussa
Kafeneio Palia agora – you need to book. Maybe days in advance
Rest of the island:
Butterflies nature reserve. The butterflies arrive between May and July to reproduce, they leave in August and return in September.
Thalami – Must restaurant – they have their own fishing boat:
Krios beach – small but very beautiful
Kolimbithres – Organised beach – very special with grey rocks
Antiparos
Antiparos is a small island that you can reach taking the ferry from Pounta at Paros and get there. Small but cute, it is very recommended that you visit it. It is just 10 minutes away from Paros.
The caves of Antiparos is a must. Somehow it feels unreal, that these caves are at an island. Very impressive and beautiful.
Cave of Antiparos:
Glyfa beach
Faneromeni beach
But to see the sunset and close to the main village” – Sifneiko beach
Restaurants
Grill – to piato tou Vasili
Kalokeri
Taverna Yorgis
Bibliography
Yannis and Stella @Apollon, Naxos 