What is Paros Greece known for?
Historically, Paros was known for its fine white marble, which gave rise to the term “Parian” to describe marble or china of similar qualities. Today, abandoned marble quarries and mines can be found on the island, but Paros is primarily known as a popular tourist spot.
Is Paros Greece safe?
Paros is generally a safe island. Be aware of rental scams, especially with agencies working only with motorbikes and ATVs. Using these types of vehicles is very common on Paros and there are a lot of rental agencies. Some of them are ready to cheat.
Is Paros Greece cheap?
Paros isn’t as expensive when you compare it to other Greek islands like Mykonos or Santorini. The most expensive item was my hotel, but food, drink and day trips are reasonable. As long as you stick to a budget, you’ll have a great time and probably plan more holidays in Paros!
How touristy is Paros?
Be warned: even though Paros is way less touristy than Mykonos or Santorini, there are still plenty of touristy shops, especially in the shopping area of Naoussa. However, the shops didn’t bother me and I thought they were actually pretty cute.
Is Paros very windy?
In Paros, an island of the Cyclades, and on the neighbouring sister island Antiparos, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers. The island is windy, and in summer, it is cooled by a frequent northerly wind. Winter, from December to mid-March, is mild, quite rainy and windy.
Is Paros too touristy?
While the main port town of Parikia is considered the most touristy part of the island, the rest of Paros is not touristy at all. Compared with Rhodes, Crete, Santorini or Mykonos, Paros feels much more like an authentic Greek island. It is, however, more touristy than sleepier islands like Milos or Symi.
Can you drink tap water in Paros Greece?
The tap water on Paros is safe to drink! They perform regular, rigorous checks of water quality across the island and their tests consistently show that our water is of very good quality.