Byzantine Road (Lefkes–Prodromos)
Βυζαντινός Δρόμος
A marble-paved ancient path about a thousand years old, linking Lefkes and Prodromos, descending gently through the countryside.
The Byzantine Road is Paros's most classic hiking route, about 3.5 km long. Most of it still has ancient marble slab paving, running downhill from the mountain village of Lefkes through terraces, stone walls, olive trees, and small chapels to the village of Prodromos, with its fortified old houses. It takes about 1–1.5 hours on foot and is easy. You can continue to Marpissa or to the seaside village of Piso Livadi, then take a bus back. Wear non-slip shoes, bring plenty of water, and avoid midday in summer. The coordinates given are an estimate for the middle section of the path.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lefkes
- Marpissa
- Agios Antonios Monastery (Kefalos Hill)
- Ancient Marble Quarries of Marathi
- Piso Livadi
- Golden Beach (Chrysi Akti)
- Longovarda Monastery
- Naoussa