Paros may not be as famous as its Greek Island counterparts such as Mykonos or Santorini, but it is by no means less beautiful. We spent a glorious few days soaking up the gorgeous vibes of the idyllic “White Island” (nicknamed for all the amount of marble quarried there). Seeing as though we believe sharing is caring, here is a small collection of photos we took during our blissful time on the stunning Greek Island of Paros.
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- Great views from each angle
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- Picture perfect scenery
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- Naoussa in the background
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- Paros is an idyllic paradise
Paros is one of the largest islands in the Cyclades. With this in mind, the best bet to get around is to hire a car (or quad) from one of the rental agencies in Paros’ capital, Parikia which also happens to be where the ferries stop. You can find lovely villages throughout the island, but our pick is the charming fishing village of Naoussa.
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- Stunning scenery…
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- Beautiful churches…
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- Paros is the place for love
Naoussa
Naoussa is worth the drive…
Naoussa is a stunning fishing village with whitewashed houses, charming paved streets and a picturesque harbour located at the northern end of Paros. If you do decide to stay here, be prepared for a 20 minute journey by car to get there from Parikia. Once here though, you can completely unwind and take in the beauty one expects from the Greek Islands, without the hoards of tourists (or price tags) that accompany it.
The charming fishing village of Naoussa is a lovely haven for relaxing
You can still get your blue-domed church fix on Paros, right amongst the bars and restaurants
Glimpse the fresh catches of the day as you wander through town
Whilst it is tourist-friendly, you won’t find tacky souvenir shops in Naoussa. Instead, the streets are lined with locally-owned boutiques, selling unique clothing and jewellery, and trendy cafes. There is a cosmopolitan vibe here, whilst still feeling like you have been invited into a small family-run town.
Soak up the cosmopolitan vibes in the trendy streets of Naoussa
The Beaches
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- Piperi Beach is sandy, and a great place to relax
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- Pull up a deck chair, kick off your shoes and unwind..
Paros has plenty of beaches and coves catering to all tastes. Beaches for swimming, sunbaking, sailing and watersports are all spread out along the island’s coastline. Our pick was Piperi, perfectly located right at the foot of Naoussa. It was deserted, with a sandy shoreline (unlike other beaches generally found in Europe) and beautiful blue water.
A beach all to ourselves!
Spectacular Sunsets
Need we say more?
It’s hard not to fall in love against a backdrop such as this
Cloud art, sunsets and a harbour make a wonderful picture
Spectacular sunsets over the white picturesque villages can’t be beaten
Accommodation
As mentioned above, Paros is one of the bigger islands in the Cyclades with quite a few options for accommodation. We stayed at the Yades Suites in Naoussa and can highly recommend it to others. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to have our own balcony with beautiful views of the coast (one of the benefits travelling in the off-season). It was the perfect way to start a morning, sitting on the balcony eating our delicious breakfast full of Greek delicacies. The staff were lovely and the main square of Naoussa was only a five minute walk away. We were sad to leave, and would certainly stay there again!
This, believe it or not, was a candid picture! Oh so European!
A warm and inviting reception at the Yades Suites
Breakfast with a view!
If you want to read more about Paros, check out our guest post we wrote for Travel Passionate. Have you been to Paros? What are your thoughts?
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Wow. That’s an amazing sunset to fall in love with. I’ve never heard about Paros before, but I need to bookmark this post. I want to go island hopping in Greece within the next year or two, and Paros looks like a nice place to visit.
Ooh! Do so! We did Mykonos – Paros – Santorini. It was a nice mix and easy enough to get between the islands via ferry.
Paros looks beautiful. The sunsets and sandy beach look fantastic! I’ve only been to Santorini but enjoyed it very much. How did the two compare for you?
Thanks Alana! They are tricky to compare! Santorini definitely feels more ‘touristy’ bigger and busier. Paros was more laid back. I absolutely loved OÃa, but the beaches on Santorini don’t compare to Paros.
I love quaint little fishing villages all over the world. Naoussa looks charming, interesting and relaxing.
Thank you Cherri. Yes, we are the same. Fishing villages seem to have such character!
What beautiful pictures! I read this while sat in grey, drizzly Copenhagen and that photo of the breakfast has just given me the worst travel envy!
Haha Sorry Maria! That certainly wasn’t the intention! 😉 At least it’s only a reasonably short trip away (well, shorter than from Australia that is!). Thank you for reading!
I love the whitewashed houses they have on Greek islands! Paros looks beautiful and I think I would enjoy it more than Mykonos or Santorini. I guess it’s more calm and relaxing.
It is definitely quieter and calmer than Mykonos or Santorini. We loved all three islands, but Paros was definitely the one we felt most relaxed!
Paros looks like a great place to spend a few weeks! Just basking in that light and eating olives and fish! very nice looking place.
Yes Orana, that is certainly the right idea! It was very relaxing and we loved our time there!
Paros looks interesting. Lovely clicks and wish to visit it some day.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It is a beautiful place. Hopefully you will get to visit some day soon! Thanks for reading!
another nice greek island apart from santorini and mykonnos! can’t wait to visit.
Yes, there is so much more to the Greek Islands apart from Mykonos and Santorini (although, they are also spectacular)! Next time we go, we would love to explore other islands such as Naxos, Ios and Corfu (any really as they all are beautiful!)
Love your photos! Naoussa looks like a beautiful place to visit, and great that it’s less crowded and less expensive than other similar areas. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jennifer! Paros (and Greece in general) is a wonderful photo subject! 🙂
For a long, long time, I’ve wanderlusted over Mykonos and Santorini but it seems Greece has something much more to offer through Paros. Beautiful photos!
Thanks Anne! Mykonos and Santorini are also spectacular, but Paros is definitely a lovely gem to visit (and avoid crowds at the same time!)
Greece is always so photogenic!
We agree Mar! Thanks
Greece has some of the most beautiful islands in the world, and this is definitely one of them!
So true Dave! We fell in love with each island we visited.
Looks gorgeous! I’m so desperate for a holiday in the Greek islands!
Do it Hannah! You won’t regret it! 🙂
I’m from Italy and being so close, I went to Greece several times, but never to Paros! it really looks beautiful! Who knows, may be next summer… and on a sailing cruise!! 🙂
Lucky you for living in Italy and being so close to Greece! A sailing cruise would be wonderful!
The beautiful colours of the beach alongside those white walls and painted blue houses always gives me wanderlust! What a gorgeous piece of Greece <3
Same here! The white and blue buildings sitting prettily on the coastline get me every time!
Love your pictures…I miss Greece!! The sunset and white houses against the deep blue sea is gorgeous. Would want to go back soon!!
Thank you! Yes, we loved Greece too and would love to go back!