Today, Marathi is a tiny mountain village a mere 5 km from Parikia with a few delightful ‘kafenios’ and rooms to let. However, it was once the primary source of wealth of whole island due to the ancient marble quarries which can still be seen today in the hollows of the rocks just above Marathi. A modern path has been Read more...

The village of Drios is a quaint traditional Cycladic seaside village located in a beautiful green environment just 21 km south east of Parikia. It boasts a charming port where fishing boats moor, and exquisite views of the island of Drionissi and the Aegean. It gets popular in summer due to its location close to the popular beaches on Paros, Read more...

Located in the hilly interior, Kostos is a village that locals refer to the ‘balcony’ of Paros. The view from here of the bay of Molos and Naxos is, indeed spectacular! Read more...

There’s nothing to stop you nipping to the beach after visiting other villages, but coastal Piso Livadi has the advantage of being close to some of Paros’ best-known swimming spots (Golden Beach, Pounda Logaras). But before you do that… Piso Livadi’s many fishing boats supply locals with the freshest seafood. So take a seat in one of the seafront tavernas. Read more...

Named after the marble integrated into the houses and churches and the nearby ancient deposits, Marmara is a semi-mountains farming village, with around 500 residents and plenty of water, surrounded by orchards. There are more blues and whites to enjoy and a windmill that greets you as you enter the village. The main building of the village is the 17th-century Read more...

First of all, no trip to Paros is complete without a visit to superb Marpissa. Built amphitheatrically on a low hill, quaint Marpissa and its surroundings will delight you. Its older houses date to the 16-17th century and there are four windmills in the main square. Amongst its attractions the Church of Metamorfosis tou Sotiros (Transfiguration of the Saviour) stands Read more...