One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is whether to stay in Naoussa, the picturesque fishing village, or Parikia, the port town closest to the ferries. Read More: Athens to Paros: Ferry or Flight? Travel Mainland to Island For a detailed guide on getting from Athens to Paros by either ferry or flight, click here.
In low season, there are two flights a day, but that number increases significantly in the summer months.
If you aren’t interested in ferries either because of nausea or time constraints, Paros has an airport (PAS) in which you can take direct flights to and from Athens year round. The best way to keep me from vomming? Steady air flow all up in my face. If you are concerned about nausea, buy yourself some Bonine, wristbands, and my personal favorite, your own mini travel fan. To view the different ferry options for your trip, check out the Ferryhopper website. But now I know that size matters and I need to make sure I am traveling on a large boat like Blue Star Ferries and not Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets if I am based on a island with lots of wind. I also vomited three times on the ferry because of the strong winds. By the time I got to the port of Mykonos and took the public bus to the airport –taxis were nowhere to be found at the port - I missed the flight along with 18 other people on my ferry. In fact, I missed my first flight ever because the winds were so high in Paros on the day I was scheduled to leave, that the ferry did not leave until almost two hours later. I tell this cautionary tale on many of my Greece posts, but make sure that you are staying overnight on the island that your flight is departing from because ferries can be delayed or cancelled due to high winds. I took the ferry from Heraklion, Crete to Paros which was a breeze. You can also get to Paros via ferry from Athens and Crete. Most ferries stop by on their way to Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, etc. But, you don’t have to worry about that with Paros, Greece because the island is so centrally located within the Cyclades, that is is also known as a port “city” for the rest of the Greek islands. One of the best things about Paros? Easy Access! A key mistake people make when it comes to travel in Greece is not thoroughly researching transportation between the islands and the mainland. You won’t regret it! Need further convincing? Keep reading for all the best things to do in Paros, suggestions on transportation while on the island, where to stay in Paros, and what day trips to take from the island. So, while you may choose to spend two days in Paros and get a feel for the island, I strongly suggest extending that amount to six days or seven. While most travelers stay a couple of days in Paros on their way from Santorini to Mykonos, I booked seven days on the island of Paros and was ready to move in for the rest of the summer. But, boy oh boy, does Paros contain some hidden gems. The island is unassuming and down-to-earth unlike some of the other, shinier options, ahem, Santorini and Mykonos. I am giddy with excitement writing about this island because even with those sky high expectations, Paros was my favorite destination that I visited on my 3-month Europe trip this past year. After that, there was no question that I would include Paros on my itinerary when planning my three week trip to Greece. Paros, Greece immediately drew me in after coming across a photo on Pinterest of what I later discovered was Naoussa, a tiny fishing village in the northeast corner of the island. A Detailed Travel Guide Complete With The Best Things To Do In Paros, Greece
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