Rolling hills, where you’ll spot ancient churches, and little villages galore. It’s about a 15-20 minute drive from Parikia to Naoussa, and the scenery is absolutely stunning. Be prepared if you’re inclined to motion sickness!) Once we arrived, we hailed a taxi (they’re super easy to find and all lined up as soon as you emerge from the dock) and drove to Naoussa. (Side note: I got sea sick on that ferry ride. How we got there + Logisticsįrom Athens we took a ferry to Paros, docking in Parikia, the capital of the island. I’m so excited to share our favorite parts of this special place with you! It’s definitely one of the best Greek islands to visit, if you ask me! Let’s now dive into… Naoussa Naoussa is a traditional fishing village that’s considered to have one of the most beautiful ports in Greece. Part 2 – coming next week – is all about all that we did outside of Naoussa, including the adorably quaint towns we visited, beaches we lounged on, and favorite adventures while on the island. Part 1 – this post – is all about Naoussa, where we stayed and spent most of our time. For the sake of having so much to share, I’m breaking my reflections on Paros into two parts. We were there for 3 days, which certainly was not long enough but did allow us to get a great feel for the island. Not to mention, we had so much fun with the incredibly helpful and inviting locals, and still talk about the island’s serene beauty. It was truly the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure a place where we talked about returning to time and time again because we simply couldn’t get enough. In fact, we came away from our time in Greece agreeing that Paros was our favorite part of the entire trip.īold statement, I know. After visiting this magical island, I can attest that all the above is true. In fact, Travel and Leisure named it the best island to visit in Europe. The island has been noted to be one of the best Greek islands to visit by travel sites we love, including Goats on the Road and Santorini Dave. It has quaint towns with delicious restaurants and boutiques, scenic settings with sea views at every turn, rolling fields and mountains that invite exploring, incredible beaches, and of course, ancient history.
Paros is filled with authentic culture and was described to be, “What Mykonos was 30 years ago, before Mykonos became such a huge tourist destination.” This was appealing to us, because while we were excited to go to a tourist hotspot like Santorini or Mykonos, we also wanted to balance that with an island where we could really experience Greek culture and a slower pace. But as we started diving to the islands further, we found some interesting information about Paros that made us go, “Actually….” Here’s what we found. We only had time for a few islands, and Santorini was on the “Must” list, so I was gravitating toward other well known spots like Mykonos or Crete.
I hate to say this, but at first I kind of blew the suggestion off. ( Here’s a roundup of reader suggestions on where to go in Greece, if you’re interested!) Doug’s coworker had just returned from Greece, and mentioned that Paros was his favorite of all the islands that they visited. As we were rounding up suggestions to consider from others, Paros was noted.
I honestly can’t believe I hadn’t heard of Paros before researching places to go while on our Greece trip. It’s one that’ll change the game if you’re a traveler, especially if you’re looking for the best Greek islands to visit. Who doesn’t love a secret?! I’ve got a juicy one for you today.
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Wearing one of my all time favorite dresses – the Free People “Love Of My Life” dress. Walking along a pathway in Naosa, a traditional fishing village that’s considered to have one of the most beautiful ports in Greece.
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