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ESCAPE_ Paros

Nestled on the
slopes of Kefalos Hill,
Marpissa is one of
Paros’ most authentic VACATION ESSENTIALS
and picturesque
villages. Known
for its traditional
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this quaint village
features whitewashed
houses, narrow
winding streets, NOW IN PAROS TOO!
and lovely chapels
scattered throughout
the landscape.

No matter where you sit for a meal in Paros, its cuisine
is sure to blow your mind with its freshness and unique
combinations. The sea and land mingle in a wholesome
explosion of flavour you’ll want to take home with you.

PARTY LIKE A PARIAN
Art and mirth are as precious to Paros as heritage and
religion. All these elements present plenty of reason for
celebration, which typically involves grand feasts you’ll
never forget. Easter and saints days are big affairs, but so
are events that bring the island’s culture to the forefront.
Just like Marpissa showcases the splendour of Paros
with its own festival, different opportunities exist in
various areas that let you rub elbows with the locals
and revel in their fine company. Parikia, for example,
has the Festival of Trata, a heartwarming get-together
all about the fishing boats that shaped the identity and
self-sufficiency of Paros.
Naoussa, Prodromos, and Aliki hold the Kleidonas
Festival. It involves a massive bonfire that repels evil
spirits as it burns May Day wreaths and sees people
jumping over its flames. Traditional delicacies, music,
and dancing play a big part in the celebrations, of course.
The Pirate Festival, an even bigger event, takes place
in Naoussa every year to commemorate the raids that
plagued the Cyclades in the Middle Ages. But it also
tells the story of a specific attack, led by the Turkish
pirate Barbarossa, that Paros managed to thwart. Food,
drink, dancing, games, and fireworks take over the
village until the early hours. Parian villages offer a serene escape with their unspoiled
While in Naoussa, check out the Fish and Wine Festival, beauty and lack of extensive accommodations, preserving their
celebrating the industries that kept the village and the
whole island alive and thriving for generations. There’s charming, timeless ambiance.
also the Festival at the Park – Naoussa hosts that one
too. In an effort to boost the fame and artistry of Paros,
this event brings plays, cinematic works, music and
dance acts, and so much more to the island from June
to September. RENTAL & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
A kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, and experiences.
Each destination you discover, no matter how popular
or obscure, reveals something new about the captivating Airport, Mykonos 84600 | +30 22890 72280
tale of Paros. •
Naousa, Paros 84401 | +30 22840 51184
info@icar.gr

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