Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Paros National Airport (PAS).
History
Paros is a Greek island in the central Aegean Sea and part of the Cyclades island group. It lies 8 kilometers west of Naxos, separated by a narrow channel and about 150 km south-east of Piraeus. The Municipality of Paros covers about 196.308 square kilometres (75.795 sq mi), including numerous uninhabited offshore islets. Its closest neighbor is the municipality of Antiparos, located to the southwest. In ancient Greece, the island was home to the city-state of Paros.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Paros National Airport (PAS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PAS has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Athens). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Paros, 0.1 km); routes include Paros - Antiparos, Paros (Pounta) - Antiparos, Naoussa - Kolimpithres.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Paros. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.