Lefkes
Λεύκες
The former mountain capital of Paros, with white lanes built into the hillside, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and peaceful views over the valley's olive groves.
Lefkes lies on a hillside in the middle of the island at about 300 meters above sea level. It was once the capital of Paros, and it flourished because its distance from the coast offered protection from pirates. The village's marble-paved narrow lanes, arcades, small squares, and white houses decorated with flowerpots are well preserved. Its landmark is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, built in the 19th century of Parian marble, with twin bell towers. There is also a folk museum, and cafés overlook the olive groves and, in the distance, Naxos. Summer here is cooler than by the sea. It is about 25 minutes by bus from Parikia, and you can start the Byzantine Road downhill from here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Byzantine Road (Lefkes–Prodromos)
- Ancient Marble Quarries of Marathi
- Marpissa
- Longovarda Monastery
- Agios Antonios Monastery (Kefalos Hill)
- Golden Beach (Chrysi Akti)
- Piso Livadi
- Archaeological Museum of Paros