Holidays In Hotels In Paros, Greek Islands

Paros, a Greek island lying in Aegean Sea, is part of the group of Cyclades and one of the top vacation places in Greece. It is situated in the western part of Naxos from which is separated by a channel of about 5 miles (8 kilometers), these islands bearing the generic name of Paronaxia. Paros, like all popular holiday destinations in Greece, has a few well developed holiday resorts and hotels lining awesome beaches, as well as apartments, homes and luxury villas for rent.

Island of Paros is formed from a single mountain about 2,500 feet (800 meters) high sloping evenly down on all sides to a maritime plain that is broadest on the northeastern and southwestern sides. The capital, named Paroikia or Parikia, is situated on a bay on the northwestern end and occupies the original site of the ancient capital of Paros. In the harbor can sail just small ships and yacht because the entrance is very dangerous due to the rocks.

Holiday Attractions & Points Of Interest In Paros

Apartments, villas and homes built in Italian style with terraced roofs and shading luxuriant plants are usually surrounded by gardens with oranges and pomegranate, giving to the capital town of Paros a very picturesque aspect. Tourists find on Paros several holiday attractions and various points of interest, from which perhaps the most impressive are the remains of a medieval castle built almost entirely from marble taken from ancient vestiges. Actually, the traces of antiquity are very numerous in the whole town. In the main square in Parikia is located the main church on Paros - Ekatontapiliani, which is also one of the main tourist attractions. Its oldest structures almost certainly antedate the official Roman adoption of Christianity. Some experts believe the church was founded by the mother of emperor Constantine, Saint Helen, who visited Paros during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

On the northern side of Paros is located the bay Naoussa or Agoussa, hosting a safe harbor. Another good harbor is Drios, on the southeastern side. Villages of Tragoulas, Marmora and Kepidi, situated on the eastern side of the island, occupy probably the site of an ancient town. They are known together as the "villages of Kephalos", named so from the steep headland of Kephalos. On this headland stands the abandoned Monastery of St. Anthony, near the ruins of a medieval castle that belonged to the Venetian family of Venieri.

In Paros can be spent unequaled Greek holidays. The top vacation places of the island feature a few high-end hotels, apartments, rental properties of all kind, and villas, all offering accommodation at affordable rates and plenty of facilities. Off season, to Paros are available cost-effective vacation deals. On the island tourists find both modern restaurants and picturesque taverns, all offering specific Greek dishes. Paros is also a paradise for water sports fans - they can practice parasailing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, sailing, and many others.

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