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THE ESSENCE OF PAROS

From the natural rock formations
of Kolympithres beach (left) to the
Instagram-ready alleys of Marpissa
village (below), Paros is eager to
tell its myriad stories – and help
AT KOLYMPITHRES, SURREAL GRANITE FORMATIONS make new memories.
HAVE BEEN SCULPTED BY THE WAVES, A PLAYFUL

REMINDER OF NATURE’S ARTISTRY.

is called Parikia. Several landmarks worth visiting are rates in centuries gone past, the inland village of Lefkes
found here, including the imposing Panagia Ekatonta- impresses with its beautiful houses, delightful flowers
piliani church, which is said to have ninety-nine differ- and 360-degree panoramic views. It is also home to Agia
ent arches and gates. The Paros Archaeological Muse- Triada, a distinctive Byzantine church made of the finest
um is not to be missed, showcasing millennia-old arti- white Parian marble. In late May/early June, it hosts a
facts from the general area, including ancient sarcophagi very authentic traditional three-day festival in honor of
and the Parian Chronicle, an impressive inscription on the Holy Ghost. Marpissa is another settlement to seek
marble from the 4th century BC that recounts the his- out; a study in bright white under the Aegean sun, fea-
tory and mythology of Ancient Greece, such as the Tro- turing picturesque churches, traditional painted foot-
jan War and the Voyage of the Argonauts. paths, signature Cycladic blue details and colorful flo-
Erected far from the sea to hide itself from real-life pi- ral features around every corner.