PAROS All time classic Cycladic island for visitors of different ages and profiles - from Greek and foreign cosmopolitans permanent fan of the island who have built homes . The two most worldly destinations is Parikia (the main port ) and Naoussa , the second in command of settlement . Each has its picturesque ( Parikia has more interesting architecture , Naoussa is most captivating . Both have beautiful spots , interesting restaurants and colorful shops if you walk. The car is essential to explore the island and discover the many beaches that cover different tastes : from party beaches and destinations must for surfing and water sports to quiet coves . Do not stand but only on beaches . It is worth taking a stroll and inland with beautiful villages and taverns - the stand and the white Marpissa traditional color. The hotel infrastructure is good with large units mainly adjacent to or within walking distance of beaches . Castle Parikia The area around the ruins of the Frankish castle ideal for scenic ride through the winding streets with mansions and masonry from ancient fragments . Panagia Ekatontapyliani Palajohrjstjanjko emblematic monument is essentially complex buildings with details that reveal different phases of the history of the island . On premises there Byzantine museum with a collection of icons and relics . Asklipieio Perched on a hill in the ring road of Parikia, the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Asclepius definitely worth a visit . Dileio Ruins of the Temple of Apollo Delia , columns and architectural members , a location with nice views close to Parikia. Archaeological Museum Archaic and Classical periods and miniature finds from the Neolithic to the Roman era . It stands the marble statue of Gorgon , height 1.35 m , preserved almost intact . ancient cemetery Near the port , up almost right on the promenade used by the end of the 8th BC until the 3rd century AD and includes a polyandrion ( tomb ) unique in the Aegean ( 8th century BC . ) . valley of the Butterflies Less known than that of Rhodes , is nevertheless important habitat and oasis , with hundreds of reddish brown butterflies . ancient Quarries On the road from Parikia to Elm . From here came the famous Parian marble from classical times to the 19th century . three churches Cluster of three churches built in the 17th century on the ruins of a Byzantine church from ancient marbles temples . Single Lovers of religious tourism is worth visiting the Monastery Logovarda male , with frescoes of the 17th century , the Monastery of Saint Anthony that once surrounded the Venetian castle and the Monastery of the Holy Anargiron in location with nice views and a beautiful marble fountain of the 18th century . poplars Perhaps the most beautiful village of Paros , at an altitude of 250 meters inland of the island . Ideal for walk in the streets with whitewashed houses and traditional coffee or eating at good restaurants . Kostos Picturesque village in the hinterland , near Elm , with tavern and ceramics studio . Nice idea for nights heatwave . precursor On the road - Marpissas Naoussa , with traditional colors . Worth a stop for a walk through the winding streets . It has cafes and taverns. Marpissa Traditionally built village with traditional colors, renovated houses , interesting churches of the 16th century and beautiful squares . It has a folklore museum. Here is celebrated the most special Easter Island . back Lawn Relaxed fishing village with restaurants and bars along the sand . To the side of Naoussa stand out kartpostalikes Kolimbithres with sculpted rocks , youthful Abbey sand and beach sports, organized beach of Santa Maria and Laggeri which compiles and nudists (sand , gorgeous water , but unless you go by boat you have to walk ) . Most remote , for lovers of peace , the Tsoukalia and glyphs . Further south , great beach with clay natural peeling the Monk (dirt road from Molo ) , youthful and funky Punta Beach, ideal for windsurfing the vast New Golden Beach and Punta secular as the leeward canyon with beach bar. Small and popular Lolantonis ( beach ) , family Aliki and Glifa usually windswept but pareistikos ( and beach bar) Parasporos . The chickpea soup with onions and sometimes tomatoes, sun-dried salted fish ( fur ) , skate salad, beans , artichokes and beans , baked fish with vegetables are some of the popular local dishes , while you will find interesting cheeses ( sour cream cheese , Parmesan and oil cheese ) . Also produced suma ( local liquor ) . The tradition of winemaking in Paros lost in the mists of time. In recent decades a wine has established the Appellation of Paros . The particularity of the production possibility with vinification of white and red varieties ( Monemvasia and Mandilaria.The ) .
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:25:00 +0000