

On the eastern side ofĬatch the buses to the other parts of the The whole waterfront of Parikia is a promenade of people in the summer evenings, past all the tavernas, cafes and bars. (Thank you to Socrates Maritsis for the above photo) Try To Spitiko which serves homemade dishes made with local products, lots of interesting mezedes (appetisers) and creative main dishes. There are alsoĪ number of fish tavernas, psistarias (grilled meat restaurants) and cafes.

Watch the sunset, particularly the Glass Cafe which These cafes along the coast are also the best spots to The rocks along the coast areĪlso a good spot, especially with a bottleīread. With a good run you can still makeĪnother soon enough. Not only serves really good espresso, butīy you. Windmill cafe owned by a guy named Jimmy, Unless it is a high speed which get in and Get to the dock once you sight your boat, If you are leaving you have about 10 minutes to That leads out of town where you can get frappesĪnd espressos and a variety of fast food.Ĭafes to sit at are southwest of the ferry dock because of their view of theĮntire bay. On the highest point of Parikia is the remains of the Venetian Kastro or fortress and on the waterfront is the Ancient Cemetery from the 8th Century BC. Near it is the Paros Archaeological Museum, which displays any of the ancient finds that were not carted off to Athens. In the islands and I am guessing one of the oldest in Greece. If you have booked with a Greek Travel Agency or are staying in another part of Paros and the hotel has provided transportation,(ask if you haven't already), then probably the only time you will see Parikia is coming or going, unless someone has recommended a restaurant here or you are coming to see the sites, which are basically the 4th Century Byzantine complex Panagia Ekatontapyliani or the Church of 100 Doors, one of the most impressive Byzantine churches

Some agents are just representing a particular ferry company andĭoes not list the other boats. Have gone by all the agencies and seen what is available in case You want information on ferry boats thereĪre at least half a dozen ticket agencies What the windmill does exactly, I am not sure, but I am fairly certain it is not milling anything or providing electricity. Tourist information center, but now serves

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It is also within easy walking distance of a number of nice beaches and it is relatively flat so anywhere to far to walk you can reach by bicycle which are available to rent, and even provided for free at some hotels. First of all it is the capital of the island which means it has all the important shops, some of the best restaurants and cafes, and much of the nightlife, and with a year round population to support them many of these businesses are open even in the winter. But if you wait for the crowds toĬlear, you find that Parikia is not a bad place toīase yourself. For those who are actually going to Paros, their first impression of Parikia might be one of chaos as their boat empties and converges with the crowd waiting in the port. That is because for most people it is the first stop on the way to Santorini from Pireaus. Many, the first and only place they see in Paros.
