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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. |
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Paros
The beach in Parikía. |
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Paros
The beach in Parikía. |
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Paros
View toward Parikía. |
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Paros
The famous Windmill in Parikía. Traditional Cyclades design. |
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Paros
Beautiful sunset at Parikía. |
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Paros
Fishing boats at Parikía harbour. |
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Paros
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Paros
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Paros
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Paros
Taverna in Parikía. |
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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. |
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Paros - sunrise
Sunrise in Parikía. |
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Paros - Rodia studios
Rodia studios hotel in Parikía. A really nice play to stay! Website here. |
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Paros - sunset
One of the many ferries on the way to Piraeus (Athens). |
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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. |
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Naoussa - Paros
Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa |
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Naoussa - Paros
Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa |
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Naoussa - Paros
Kolympithres beach outside Naoussa |
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Antiparos
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Antiparos
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Antiparos
View toward Paros. |
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Antiparos
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Naxos - Hora
The largest city and capital of the island is Hora, sometimes called Naxos City, with about 12,000 inhabitants. |
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Naxos - Hora
The main town, Hora, contains most of the shops and restaurants frequented by visitors. |
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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. |
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Naxos - Portara
Portara in beautiful sunset. |
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Naxos
Sunset. |
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Naxos
Town Hall |
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Naxos
Agios Georgios Beach outside Hora. |
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Agios Prokopis - Naxos
The beach of Agios Prokopis - is one of the most popular beaches in Naxos. |
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Agios Prokopis - Naxos
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Filoti - Naxos
View toward the village Filoti. |
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Naxos
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Naxos
Up in the mountain near Messi. The highest peek in the Cyklades is Mount Zas (1,008 metres) at Naxos. |
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Moutsouna - Naxos
Moutsouna is a little seaside village with taverns. |
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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. |
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Apollon - Naxos
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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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