Paros blooms economically from the trade of marble. Discoveries of Mycenaean culture have been found at Koukounaries, above Naoussa, and on Kastro hill at Paroikia.ĭuring the Geometric era in 1100 - 700 B.C. According to mythology, the island was settled by Alkaios, who established the first city at the site of present-day Paroikia and named it Minoa, or royal city. During Minoan times, Paros emerged as a large military and commercial centre, and was colonized by settlers from Crete. Ruins from the Bronze Age (3200-1100 B.C.) of an Early Cycladic settlement have been found at various sites around Paroikia, while noteworthy traces of settlements from the same period have been uncovered at Kampos, Dryos, Koukounaries, Plastiras, Glyfa, and Farafas.
The first traces of social life in Paros were found in the area of Saliagkos, between Paros and Antiparos, one of the oldest prehistoric Aegean settlements, dated to the fifth or fourth millennium B.C. You can also travel by plane from the International Athens Airport and the airport of Salonica. The travel duration from Piraeus port is 4,5 hours with F/B and 2,5 - 3 hours with high speedboats. You can travel through F/B, “Catamaran” or even “Flying Dolphins”. Paros is linked to Piraeus and Rafina on the mainland, and connected to the other islands in the Cyclades group as well as the eastern Aegean islands, Thessaloniki, and Crete by high speed and conventional ferries. Paros allocates a lot of settlements such as Lefkes, Marmara, Prodromos, Kostos, Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Dryos, Aggairia, and Alyki. It is a graphic but very secular fish village, which attracts a lot of tourists. Naoussa is the second in line most popular region of Paros. In the alleys round the Castle (Kastro) in the “Old Market” you will find many kinds of shops. All over Paroikia you can find taverns and restaurants that serve tasty dishes. You can also find hotels, rooms to let and campings (Livadia, Crios, Parasporos). You can find there banks, post, health centre, internet cafe, travel agencies and offices for renting cars and bikes. The island’s harbour is located in Paroikia. It is one of the most popular resorts with intense night life. Paroikia is the capital of island, located in the western coast. Famous sculptors gave form and constituted main source of wealth for the island in all periods of history. The marble of Paros “lychnitis” was prized in antiquity because of its brilliance and semi translucent quality. The subsoil is mostly granite, with strips of limestone.
Locals are also occupied in agriculture, fishing, and stockbreeding with big productions of local cheeses. Paros also produces oil, cereals and fruits. Paro’s wines are famous all over the world. The viticulture is very developed and the island has wine factories with a very big production of wine. During the summer and mainly in August is noted for the strong winds or meltemia (greek word for strong winds). Winters are usually mild, with little rainfall. Paros is from the most fertile islands of Cyclades.
The mountain of Profitis Elias is located in the centre of the island creating hills that lead to beautiful beaches. It is located west of Naxos and east of Antiparos, at the centre of sea routes through the Aegean, about 90 nautical miles from Piraeus. It is from the biggest islands of Cyclades with an extent of 186 sq. Paros is one of the most graphic islands of Cyclades maintaining inalterable its unique Cycladic beauty. Thousands of visitors arrive in the island each year. Paros is one of the most popular islands of Cyclades. Paros Greece: Information about Paros island, Greece - Travel Cyclades Greece
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