Paros

A lesser known island in the Cyclades, though no less beautiful, is Paros. It too sits in the heart of the Aegean Sea, to the East of Athens. Paros is a well rounded island, with something for everyone here - beautiful beaches, incredibly fresh greek food, historical sites, nightlife, and many local villages to check out.

From Paros where the ferry will drop you off, its easy to take a day trip either via bus or quad, to Naoussa, a ‘quaint’ fishing village on the North shores of the island. I say quaint because it can certainly be this way - at certain times of the year. I was very fortunate to be there in shoulder season, so it was significantly quieter than going during the high season in July & August. We could easily wander around the town centre or the harbour, passing very few other tourists on our way. The male con along the port is packed full of fishing boats and different restaurants and cafes situated right near the water — the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat or a happy hour drink and enjoy the beautiful views - night or day! I highly recommend going for a stroll through the cute picturesque greek streets, surrounded by white washed buildings and colourful bougainvilleas around every corner.