![]() ![]() ![]() When Athens emerged victorious from those wars, they dispatched Miltiades, the victorious general from the battle of Marathon, to punish the Parians. During the Persian Wars, Paros sided with the Persians. The 7th century BC soldier-poet Archilochos who is believed to be the first to write iambic poetry was from Paros. ![]() Paros was first inhabited by Cretans and then by Arcadians under their leader Paros, after whom the island was named. There are daily flights and ferries to and from Athens. There is a very good bakery (open on Sundays), just a few meters S of the quay Tamarisko /wiki/Paros#.27.27Tamarisko.27.27 eatingout Tamarisko ] has good food. Zorbas /wiki/Paros#.27.27Zorbas.27.27 eatingout Zorbas ] has good food (with live Rembetika music). Many food stores in both Parikia and Naoussa. If you need repairs, it will be better to go to Syros There are bins around the harbors and in several anchoragesĪ fuel truck also delivers in both Parikia and Naoussa, fuel station iIn Parikia within 200 m and in Naoussa near the quay Naoussa on quay, Parikia N/A (Not Available) Look before you anchor as there is a huge anchor near the center of the bay. The town is pleasant, less crowded than Parikia or Naoussa and it is much closer to the airport. ![]() This large bay on the south side of the island offers good protection from the meltemi. In good weather you can anchor off and visit the town. Visit June 2018 - Harbourmaster on site (Youla, +30 6956 098080) water & electricity included in mooring price. Mooring fee is €15, electricity €1.5 per kWh, €2 per 100 liters of water. Harbor master is a lady, may meet you at the end of western breakwater, show your place and help you with mooring lines. The ferry comes and goes stern to the north end of the pier. Larger boats go stern to on their anchor where the large boat shows alongside in the satelite picture below (blocks did not seem to be a problem here, depth >3m) but watch for stones at the base of the pier running northward. If anchoring, watch for blocks and chains from the unused laid line system. Laid lines along south wall, most other berths are side to with rafting common. In 2011 it was completely rebuilt creating a nice marina with 74 places for yachts (and up to 80 yachts in calm weather). Visitors are also likely to enjoy one of the three festivals at Aliki: Ai Yiannis Kleidonas in June, Sotiros (6 August) and Stavros (14 September).Naoussa previously had only a small overcrowded harbor with room for only eight yachts. Skiadas Museum of Cycladic Folklore acquaints visitors with the history and traditions of Paros and the Aegean. The village is ideally situated for nearby excursions to beaches, such as the four small coves of Faragas with calm waters, which are preferred by those seeking a quieter and less crowded location for a swim. There are also café-bars, sports fields and a children's play ground for families. The taverns lining the pier where fishing boats and recreational vessels moor, offer good food (fish plays a starring role on the menus). It is a picturesque fishing village that became a tourist resort because of the natural shelter it offers from winds, and Piso Aliki, the beautiful, long beach with small white pebbles and sea pines. Aliki took its name from the salt marshes near the village and is the ideal destination for family holidays. ![]()
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