"Marble-lous island..." Paros by SirRichard

Paros Travel Guide: 199 reviews and 377 photos

Craddle of masterpieces

Paros marble is world known for being the material from which many classical greek sculptures were made.
But there's a lot more to see in Paros nowadays. From the delicious capital Parikia to the inner town of Lefkes and, if you are here in July-August, go to Petaloudes, a little valley where thousands of butterflies gather each year, covering all with color!!

Last visit to Paros: Aug 2002
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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Reviews (10)

Butterflies Valley Off The Beaten Path (2)

Not far from Parikia there is a valley called Petaloudes where, in July & august, thousands of butterflies gather and... more travel advice

Religious offerings Local Customs (1)

In many greek churches you can find little metallic pieces depicting arms, hands, heads... People use to offer these to... more travel advice

Lefkes Favorites (3)

This little town 12 kms away from Parikia was the capital of the island in the middle ages. Don't miss the Agias Trias... more travel advice

Ferry arrival Transportation (1)

I just stayed 1 day in Paros, coming from Naxos in the morning (1 hour by ferry) and returning at night. more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
See All Archeological Museum, Parikia

Restaurants (1)
Lovely teraces

Travelogues (1)

Written Sep 15, 2002

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Comments (13)

diageva Feb 29, 2004 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

Mousaka?? my mother went to Greece and made mousaka and yougurt for 2 mounths everyday ...:))) I still love it :)) nice page
snorril Aug 17, 2003 at 9:25 PM Report Abuse

Nice to see your views on Paros. It is probably my favorite Greek Island. I wish I could decorate my travel diary like that. Good work.
prleprle Jul 22, 2003 at 10:17 AM Report Abuse

Very charming island. Would like to visit that part of Greece.
Procaccini May 28, 2003 at 2:06 AM Report Abuse

Nice to see how is different to tell about the same place, according to our different experiences and memories! Excellent page!
rozehill May 12, 2003 at 2:21 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures and fascinating tips. Iliked this page a lot.
Sharon Apr 1, 2003 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, i have friends who lives there and building an Ashram sort of like in India... gona be for all the Zen and other stuff lovers.
jenn_d Mar 12, 2003 at 10:13 PM Report Abuse

Was one day enough? Did you notice if there was a saint dedicated to aching hearts? :-)
pmarshuk Feb 26, 2003 at 9:15 AM Report Abuse

A lot of things have changed sunce I was there in 1972, but a lot still seems the same.
Carmela71 Feb 10, 2003 at 3:29 AM Report Abuse

great diary..... lol now i will have to improve my english lol....
jessica-tob Jan 23, 2003 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

Una pagina muy bonita! (great spanish there... studied spanish 11 years ago) I absolutely adore your travel diaries!