| Paros
The island group of Paros- Antiparos lies roughly at the center
of the Cyclades, between Naxos to the East, Mykonos, Syros,
Tinos and Andros to the North, Sifnos and Milos to the SW and
Serifos to the West, Ios and Santorini to the South and 90 nautical
miles from Piraeus. Paros has a surface area of 1,865 square
kilometers, with 120 kilometers of coastline. In the middle
of the island is the highest point - the peak of the mountain
Aghios Ilias or Aghii Pantes- reaching 771 meters.
Antiparos has a surface area of 38 square kilometers (length,
125 kilometers - width, 5,5 kilometers). The highest point on
the island is 300 meters, on the mountain Prophet Ilias. The
island has deposits of iron ore, lead and zinc, the mining of
which ceased long ago.
Throughout the summer there are about six Olympic Airways daily
flights to Paros, with a flight time of 45 minutes. The airport
is 9 kilometers away from Parikia (or Paroikia) and Olympic
Airways buses transport passengers into town.
5 to 8 boats ply from Paros to Piraeus (Pireas) daily during
the summer months.
NAOUSSA
Naoussa is the second biggest city in Paros, near Logaras, yet it has not been
largely commercialised. You can enjoy the catch of the day from the local fishermen
at one of its numerous taverns along with ouzo or home-made wine. During summer,
you are always bound to see traditional song and dance festivities, in which
the history and culture of the island are depicted. The audience is invited to
participate in some of the dancing. The beaches around Naoussa, are many, but
the most famous ones are Kolymbithres, Monastery and Agioi Anargyroi. |
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