About the Port
Paros rises from the Aegean with the easy elegance of a classic Cycladic island, its whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, and terraced hillsides framed by vineyards and citrus groves. In antiquity the island grew wealthy on Parian marble, the fine white stone quarried here and carried across the ancient world to build temples and sculptures of enduring renown. Traces of that history remain alongside later Venetian fortifications, layering the island's story in stone.
The capital, Parikia, sits within easy walking distance of the port, its narrow marble-paved streets lined with bougainvillea, small chapels, and shops tucked into old archways. Beyond town, the island unfolds into fishing villages, coves of clear turquoise water, and quiet inland paths connecting old farms and monasteries. Paros rewards unhurried exploration, offering a genuine sense of Cycladic life without the crowds of its more famous neighbors.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Paros.
Visit Panagia Ekatontapiliani
One of Greece's oldest surviving churches, this Byzantine complex of a hundred doors sits just steps from the Parikia waterfront and takes under an hour to explore.
Wander Naoussa's Old Harbor
A short bus or taxi ride from port, this fishing village charms with a small Venetian fort rising from the water, whitewashed lanes, and waterside tavernas perfect for a leisurely stop.
Swim at Kolymbithres Beach
Sculpted granite boulders divide this beach near Naoussa into sheltered coves of clear water, offering a scenic swim break unlike the island's typical sandy stretches.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Paros
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 10 | $3,949 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $9,760 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 7 | $4,520 | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $15,360 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Orion | 7 | $8,586 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $9,520 | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Orion | 10 | $9,359 | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Onward | 7 | $1,919 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $11,700 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 7 | $5,895 | |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Orion | 10 | $11,525 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $9,935 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 7 | $5,365 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 14 | $11,610 | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 17 | $16,290 | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Kaia | 11 | $12,112 | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 10 | $2,439 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 10 | $8,592 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 21 | $16,978 | |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora II | 21 | $12,450 |
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