Holidays in Paros GreeceParos, one of the Greek islands from Aegean Sea, is part of the group of Cyclades and also a top vacation spot in Greece. It lies in the western part of Naxos from which is separated by a channel about 8 kilometers (5 miles) wide, both of this islands being named Paronaxia. Paros, like all popular tourist spots in Greece, has a few well developed vacation resorts with hotels lining awesome beaches, as well as apartments, homes and luxury villas for rent.
This island is formed from a single mountain about 800 meters (2500 feet) high sloping evenly down on all sides to a maritime plain which 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 & yachts because the entrance is very dangerous due to the rocks.
Holiday Attractions & Hotels in ParosApartments, villas and homes built in Italian style - with terraced roofs, shading luxuriant plants and surrounded by gardens of oranges and pomegranates - give to the capital town a very picturesque aspect. Tourists find there several holiday attractions, from which perhaps the most impressive are the remains of a medieval castle built almost entirely from ancient marble vestiges! Actually, the traces of antiquity are very numerous in the whole town. In the main square in Parikia is located the island's main church - 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 that the church was founded by the mother of emperor Constantine, Saint Helen, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The religious complex has two adjoining chapels and a baptistery.
On the northern side of the island is located the bay Naoussa or Agoussa, hosting a safe harbor. A 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 which belonged to the Venetian family of Venieri.
In the main vacation resorts of the island can be spent really relaxing Greek holidays! The top tourist spots in Paros feature a few high class hotel resorts, apartments, rental properties of all kind and villas which offer accommodation at affordable rates and plenty of facilities, along with cost-effective vacation deals available usually off season. On the island tourists find both modern restaurants and picturesque taverns, all offering specific Greek dishes. Naxos is also a paradise for the water sport fans because they can practice parasailing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, sailing and others.
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