Travel to Paros, Greece - Paros Travel Guide

Our Editorial team's advice

From mountains to fishing villages and seaside resorts in deserted coves, Paros offers great diversity. This diversity can also be found in the island's hotel facilities. With the choice between a large seaside hotel, a charming little hotel, a facility which offers studios, apartments and bungalow rooms and a small family-run hotel in the village, there is something for all tastes. Bear in mind, though, that hotels are generally open from April to October. A bus sevice runs from morning until the evening on the island, but it is preferable to rent a car or a bike so that you don't lose too much time. The port for boarding the ferries (a 5-hour trip to Piraeus) is located in Parikia and the airport is about 6 miles south of the main city.

To do

Naoussa is, without doubt, one of the most charming villages on the island. It is a small fishing port, with a unique setting and it is worth visiting even if you only spend a night there.

In pictures

From mountains to fishing villages and seaside resorts in deserted coves, Paros offers great diversity. This diversity can also be found in the island's hotel facilities. With the choice between a large seaside hotel, a charming little hotel, a facility which offers studios, apartments and bungalow rooms and a small family-run hotel in the village, there is something for all tastes. Bear in mind, though, ...

This church is the third largest Christian basilica of Greece.

The museum, on the right of the church, houses a beautiful collection of icons.

Like throughout the whole island of Paros, Parikia is home to a large number of post-Byzantine churches.

This is Greece's third biggest early Christian basilica.

Like all of the island's in the region, Paros has its famous windmills, typical of the Cyclades region.

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To avoid

Greece is a country which is far more pleasant off season. Everything is easier and more enjoyable and the local population is more relaxed when it is not invaded by tourists.

To try

Good quality fish is the island's main asset, but there is also Greek salad, tsatsiki, etc. Parikia is overflowing with small restaurants where these dishes can be found at reasonable prices.

Weather Paros

These indicators are used as a set of criteria to predict overall weather conditions in Paros . The different indicators are there to help you prepare for your trip to Paros so you can make plans based on the weather forecast, whether it be a trip to the beach, walking, visiting attractions and museums or winter sports... Here you'll find a precise, overall weather score for each week in Paros , which takes into account temperature indicators, bad weather predictions, sunshine levels and wind speeds.

Weather August

Overall rating 93/100

Temperature indicators 98% Hot / Optimal
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 30°C and 33°C.
Bad weather indicators 94% Dry / Optimal
Little or no rain (less than 1.5mm per day).
Sunbathing indicators 94% Sunny / Optimal
Sunny (over 80% sunshine).
Swimming indicators 80% Very pleasant / Optimal
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicators 76% Warm breeze
Near optimal comfort: strong to moderate winds (between 12 mph and 18 mph) in a warm atmosphere (>24°C).
Humidity indicators 76% Normal
Slight feeling of discomfort due air humidity registering higher than 65%.

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