Parikia Old Town
Παροικιά
The capital and main port of Paros, with whitewashed lanes, windmills and seafront sunset bars. It is the island's main hub for transport and sightseeing.
Parikia is the capital of Paros and its main ferry port, and you will spot the harbor windmills as soon as you step off the boat. The old town is organized around Market Street. Its lanes of white walls and blue shutters hold small churches, fountains, boutiques and cafés, and you can link up Panagia Ekatontapiliani, the Frankish Castle and the Archaeological Museum. Watching the sunset from the seafront promenade on the west coast is a must. The island bus terminal is next to the port, and it's easy to reach Naoussa, Lefkes, Golden Beach and Pounda (the pier for Antiparos) from here. A good base for your stay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani
- Archaeological Museum of Paros
- Ancient Cemetery of Parikia
- Frankish Castle of Parikia
- Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies)
- Longovarda Monastery
- Ancient Marble Quarries of Marathi
- Lefkes