With great views towards the neighboring islands and the Agia Triada, this place is best enjoyed with staple taverna dishes in front of you. “ Chrisoula – the tastes of companionship” cooks everyone’s favorite Greek food among all Lefkes Paros restaurants. The local bus service on Paros is air-conditioned, punctual, and a good alternative to driving, although planning multiple stops around the island might prove challenging.Ī simple lunch of seafood, fries, Greek salad, and a crisp white wine 🚌 Line 5 connects Naoussa with Lefkes 10 times a day, from 9 am until 11.30 pm. Departures are frequent from 7:30 am until 8 pm.

🚌 Line 1 connects Parikia (where the Paros ferry arrives) with Lefkes and the terminal in the town is next to the port, while the village bus stop is just off the center. Paros is a relatively large island, the bus service is well organized and follows the schedule. For both car and ATV rental, check with the rental company if you’ll need to show them an International Driving License. It’s easy to rent an ATV or Quad Bike in Paros, it’s a cheap and more fun alternative to driving. The road from Naoussa follows the eastern road southwards and passes by Tsoukalia Beach, a place worth a stop for a quick dip into azure waters and a sandy beach. Leave the rental car on the parking lot southeast to the center and explore Lefkes on foot, as many of the narrow alleyways are pedestrian-only.Īlternatively, join one of the Paros island tours or a Lefke walking tour (below). (Paros marble, used in many ancient monuments and medieval churches, was one of the world’s finest marbles, comparable to the marble of Carrara, Italy). Staying in one of the Cycladic mountainous villages has a charm of its own, especially early morning and late evening when the day trippers have gone. Most tavernas, shops, churches, and other points of interest don’t open before 9 or 10 am but stay open late.Īnything between a few hours to a 3-day stay. The best time for a day trip is either early morning until early afternoon or late mid-day (fantastic golden hour mellow sunlight) until the night. I love the weather in May and June in Greece. If possible, avoid mid-July to the beginning of September, when the island’s visits are peaking and prices tend to be higher than during the rest of the year. However, you might want to avoid the rainy season from December until the end of February. Whitewashed houses and blooming bougainvillea in Lefkes village, Paros island, Greece.ĭespite being on an island with a warm Mediterranean climate with very hot summers, Lefkes is located 300 meters above sea level and never gets too hot. The only problem is that if you arrive in the peak summer season, you can’t be sure to hire a vehicle (and almost certainly not an automatic car) – you need to book a car rental a few months in advance. Paros port and Parikia, the capital of Paros, are serviced by daily regular and speedy ferries from Athens and the surrounding islands of Naxos, Mykonos, Tinos, and Syros.Ĭar rental is affordable (around €30 off-season, €50 peak-season) and is the best option to discover the island. Paros Island is one of the larger Cycladic islands, set in the heart of the Aegean Sea.

Things to know before getting to Lefkes Village Paros Book it Check availability, reviews, and prices of all Lefkes accommodation here Just another perfect, contemporary Cycladic villa with a large private pool and endless views of the Aegean Sea! Described by guests as the “most magical place on Paros,” I think you’ll be hard-pressed not to cry on the day you have to check out.

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