Paros & Antiparos

Island of the Week: Paros. Missed by most visitors, this island offers a great experience to travelers filled with festivals, a good nightlife, and great food and drink.

The Feast of Epiphany on January 6th is celebrated throughout Greece, where youths dive into the still-chilly waters to retrieve a cross thrown from shore.

Pictures of Greek Independence Day on the small Greek island of Antiparos.

Introduce yourself to the beaches on the island of Paros.

Christmas in Antiparos - Catch a glimpse of the charming Christmas procession on the small Greek island of Antiparos, just across the channel from Paros.

Explore the cultural events on the island of Paros, including new revivals of old island traditions. Fish festival or fire jumping, anyone?

Watch and listen to the vibrant nighttime festival at this page devoted to the fun.

Excellent collection of pages on the villages of Paros, cultural events, hotels, and nightlife.

An inexpensive, pleasant ten-room pension offering special singles getaways and other events year round near the village of Aliki.

Comprehensive look at the charms of the islands of Paros and its sister, Antiparos. From Parosweb.

Matt Barrett guides the visitor through Paros with his usual amusing, informative style.

International restaurants augment Paros' native Greek dining choices. Hints on good restaurants and good views from GNTO.

Photos and description of these separate, rentable houses on Paros. 7 day minimum stay. From Aegean.

Small, deluxe hotel complex, beautifully designed, with conference facilities. Bathrooms all in famed Parian marble. Click here for another look at the Astir.

Thorough site on this mid-range hotel on Paros.

This big, busy island offers a big, busy nightlife. "The Dubliner" is renowned; here are some others, from GNTO.

Info on yachting concerns, but also a good general look at the islands.

Jan Bergtun's marvelously detailed description of the 15th c. fortifications and the surrounding area. Lots of photos but quick-loading.