Paros Island

Paros is one of the Cyclades islands of Greece. Paros lies at 85 nautical miles from Athens. The island is mountainous with a maximum altitude of 724 meters. The nearby island of Naxos is separated from Paros by a strait about three miles wide.

The coastline of Paros is about 70 miles long, and you can find a comfortable and safe anchorage or mooring on either side of the island. In the north of the island in Nausis Bay is located the yacht marina of Nausa. To the north-west is the port of Parikia, to the east side of the island is Piso Livadi Fishport, to the south are several anchorages protecting yachts from Meltemi.

Paros is a favorite destination for windsurfing fans. In the area of Golden Beach and neighboring bays there are several surf stations.

The ferry port and capital of the island, Parikia, is located on the bay in the north-western part of the island on the site of the ancient city of Paros. To the south-east of Paros lies the small island of Antiparos. The islands are separated by a narrow, shallow strait. The sights of Antiparos are very popular with tourists, including those traveling by yacht.

The history of the island of Paros goes back centuries. It was the center of the ancient Cyclades civilization. In antiquity, the island was known as a place of extraction of the excellent Paros marble, from which great buildings and famous statues of Hellas were built. The island has many picturesque secluded chapels and monasteries, as well as two medieval Venetian fortresses.

On Paros, you can rent yachts for your trip to the Cyclades.