Paros is an island which
has much to offer in terms of excursions.
The Church of Panagia
Ekatontapiliani. It is a beautiful church considered as one of the
most important Byzantine monuments of Greece. It is located near the port
of Parikia.
It is said that the church
was built by St. Helena, the mother of the first Christian Emperor Constantine
The Kastro (castle)
is situated in the centre of Parikia, in the old quarter. Only one wall
remains today. There are many beautiful churches in that area.
The Butterfly Valley(Petaloudes).
The valley took that name from the many butterflies but flying only at
night. The valley is beautiful and offers a great panorama over the island
of Antiparos.
The Ancient Marble Quarries.
There are situated in Marathi and it is the place where the famous white
semi transparent marble was produced in antiquity. This marble was used
in many masterpieces like the Venus de Milo, the Hermes of Praxiteles.
Walking
Paros has numerous old stone-paved
roads connecting the interior towns, many of which are still in good condition
and perfect for walking. One of the best known trails is the Byzantine
Road between Lefkes and Prodromos, a narrow path paved along much of its
4km (2 1/2-mile) length with marble slabs. Begin in Lefkes, since from
here the way is mostly downhill. There isn't an easy way to find the beginning
of the Byzantine Road among the labyrinthine streets of Lefkes; we suggest
starting at the church square, from which point you can see the flagstone-paved
road in a valley at the edge of the town, to the west. Having fixed your
bearings, plunge into the maze of streets and spiral your way down and
to the right. After a 2-minute descent, you emerge into a ravine, with
open fields beyond, and a sign indicates the beginning of the Byzantine
Road. It's easy going through terraced fields, a leisurely hour's walk
to the Marpissa Road, from which point you can catch the bus back to Parikia
(check the schedule and exact pick-up point beforehand). This also makes
a challenging mountain-bike outing.
Also
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