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The third largest of the Greek Cyclade Islands Paros has over 120 kilometres of coastline. It is an extremely popular tourist destination and it's not difficult to see why. Exquisite white sandy beaches, pretty fishing hamlets and fantastic local cuisine bring eager holiday makers here in their thousands. However the island remains comparatively unspoilt and there are numerous things to see and do. Star attractions include the incredible Valley of the Butterflies where the fresh water spring and dense foliage attract thousands of brightly coloured tiger moths to mate each year. You can also explore the famous marble quarries of Marathi which have produced the raw material for some of the world's most treasured ancient statues and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Paros is a wonderful place to enjoy the climate, culture and scenery of the Greek islands with all the facilities of a well established resort.
Famous for:
-World class windsurfing - One of the most popular beaches, Chrissi Akti (Golden Beach ) in the south east corner of the island, has played host to the World Cup Windsurfing Championships every year since 1993.
When to go:
- The temperature soars between June to September. Spring and autumn are still warm and often sunny.
Flight time: Between 3 and 4 hours from UK
Airport: Paros Airport
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro
Time Difference: 2 hours ahead of the UK
Average Costs: Around £7 for a three course meal without wine. A bottle of wine is around £6 and a glass of beer £1.
