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Paros

Paros is one of the most popular holiday destinations for visitors to the Greek islands. Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades and the third in popularity of the group. Paros is considered as one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It is characterized by the many beaches and also the charming villages. Paros is also known for its excellent wind conditions for the practice of windsurfing and kite surfing. Population: 12.900 (01). More information here and here.

Naxos

Naxos is the largest and most fertile of the Cyclades Islands. Naxos in fact gains much of its income from agriculture rather than solely from tourism. The main town, Hora, contains most of the shops and restaurants frequented by visitors. A number of beach communities extend south along the coast from Hora. Naxos is well known for its wonderful beaches, some with advantageous winds for prime windsurfing and kitesurfing. Most of the Island's West coast is one long sandy beach with crystal clear azure water. It also has a mountainous interior with a great variety of valleys and villages. Population: 25.100 (06). More information here and here.

Parikía town at Paros

In Parikía town, houses are built and decorated in the traditional Cycladic style with flat roofs, whitewash walls and blue-painted doors and window frames and shutters. Shadowed by luxuriant vines, and surrounded by gardens of oranges and pomegranates, the houses give the town a picturesque and pleasing aspect.

Paros

The beach in Parikía.

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The beach in Parikía.

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View toward Parikía.

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The famous Windmill in Parikía. Traditional Cyclades design.

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Beautiful sunset at Parikía.

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Fishing boats at Parikía harbour.

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Taverna in Parikía.

Paros - church

In Parikía's main square is the town's principal church, the Ekatontapiliani ("church of the hundred doors"). Its oldest features almost certainly predate the adoption of Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire (391 AD). It is said to have been founded by the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I the Great (ruled 306 - 337 AD). There are two adjoining chapels, one of very early form, and also a baptistery with a cruciform font.

Paros - sunrise

Sunrise in Parikía.

Paros - Rodia studios

Rodia studios hotel in Parikía. A really nice play to stay! Website here.

Paros - sunset

One of the many ferries on the way to Piraeus (Athens).

Naoussa - Paros

Naoussa is a old fishing village turned into a cosmopolitan top holiday destination. The village is characterized by its Venetian port and its many fish restaurants. The architecture of the area is also incredible.

Naoussa - Paros

Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa

Naoussa - Paros

Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa

Naoussa - Paros

Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa

Antiparos

Antiparos

Antiparos

View toward Paros.

Antiparos

Naxos - Hora

The largest city and capital of the island is Hora, sometimes called Naxos City, with about 12,000 inhabitants.

Naxos - Hora

The main town, Hora, contains most of the shops and restaurants frequented by visitors.

Naxos - Portara

The most recognizable landmark of Naxos is the Portara, an iconic 6th century BC marble gate on the islet of Palatia in Naxos harbor. It is the only remnant of a temple dedicated to Apollo.

Naxos - Portara

Portara in beautiful sunset.

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Sunset.

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Town Hall

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Agios Georgios Beach outside Hora.

Agios Prokopis - Naxos

The beach of Agios Prokopis - is one of the most popular beaches in Naxos.

Agios Prokopis - Naxos

Filoti - Naxos

View toward the village Filoti.

Naxos

Naxos

Up in the mountain near Messi. The highest peek in the Cyklades is Mount Zas (1,008 metres) at Naxos.

Moutsouna - Naxos

Moutsouna is a little seaside village with taverns.

Apollon - Naxos

Apollon was originally a fishing village that is slowly turning into a resort. Apollon get s busy in the summer with coach trips of people coming to visit the fish tavernas.

Apollon - Naxos

Naxos - Summer Memmories Studios

Summer Memories Studios is a nice place to stay at Naxos with very good service! Website here.

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