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JOYFUL EXPLORATION I PAROS

Freshly caught, expertly served. An experience for all the senses.

Seafood - Mediterranean cuisine - Wine - Cocktails - Sunbeds

Enjoy a fantastic culinary experience in a restaurant poised
above the sandy crystal-clear waters of Ambelas Beach with a private
stretch of umbrellas exclusively reserved for our guests.

of Hagia Sofia in Constantinople will be Orthodox again. The
Paros Archaeological Museum is not to be missed, showcasing
millennia-old artifacts from the general area, including ancient
sarcophagi and the Parian Chronicle, an impressive inscription
on marble from the 4th century BC that recounts the history and
mythology of Ancient Greece, such as the Trojan War and the
Voyage of the Argonauts. Erected far from the sea to hide itself
from real-life pirates in centuries gone past, the inland village of
Lefkes impresses with its beautiful houses, delightful flowers
and 360-degree panoramic views. It is also home to Agia Triada,
a distinctive Byzantine church made of the finest white Parian
marble. Here, in Paros’ first capital, the island’s history appears
frozen in time, with rickety tavernas, leaning houses and winding
marble-paved streets and alleys all surviving — and thriving —
centuries on. A deep-seated tradition of ceramic production in
the town brings to life a number of local workshops and studios;
most notably Yria Ceramics and the Lefkes Ceramic Workshop,
both of which produce pieces inspired by the area. Marpissa is
another settlement to seek out; a study in bright white under the Panagia Faneromeni church at Naoussa really stands out.
Aegean sun, featuring picturesque churches, traditional painted Below, architectural detail of the Frankish Castle.
footpaths, signature Cycladic blue details and colorful floral
features around every corner. Blue Oyster restaurant features a refined ambience of casual sophistication,

UNIQUE LANDMARKS ISTOCK BY GETT Y IMAGES taking its guests on a gustatory journey. Memorable feasts with fresh fish, lobster,
Yet, the nooks and crannies worth visiting – and experiences worth an exquisite choice of Greek oysters and clams offer an extensive menu
having – on Paros extend far beyond its beaches and towns. One based on locally sourced seasonal organic ingredients.

120 Ambelas, Naoussa, Paros, T. 22840 52707, blueoyster.paros