Travel To Paros Paradise
Written on December 20, 2009 – 2:37 am | by prempcc
Since ancient times, known for its fine Parian marble, Paros is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea in Greece and is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. The island is located in the heart of the Cyclades is the ring of islands in the central Aegean Sea. Although Paros is often skipped on the shorter cruises in favor of the bigger-name islands in the Cyclades, like Mykonos and Santorini, Paros, which is one of the larger islandsthe Cyclades constellation, offers numerous breathtaking natural beauties to attract the thousands of visitors each year, making it one of the most exciting destinations around the world.
From ancient times already because of its central geographical location in the heart of the Aegean island of Paros was the leader who changed the route of the Cyclades complex. In particular, the island is west of the island of Naxos, just east of Antiparos and 90 nm from the port of Piraeus. It isthe third in size to the island of Naxos and Andros, with a cover 195 square kilometers and reaches a length of shore that up to 118.5 kilometers. As the ship approached the island, the visitor Parikia, the main town is seen as one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the island is the impressive town of Naoussa.
The history of Paros going back centuries, as it has been inhabited 3200 BC after the excavations on the island Saliagos, located between Paros and Antiparos these twohave probably formed a single island in antiquity. According to Greek mythology, the Cretan Alcaeus the first king of Paros, built his city on the grounds of the island, the current capital, Parikia was decided. During that time, Crete was trading with Egypt, Assyria, and the Balkans, given to Cretan and turned the island into a naval station that was because the name of Minoa, an honorary title of Royal Cretan cities. This is explained by the strategic location of the island was thethe ideal place for a ship which was the center of the Cyclades-stop and get food and water resources since its very fertile plains, vineyards have been good results and the wines of Paros are famous the world over for its fine taste. In fact, over the centuries developed Paros an administrative and commercial center of the Aegean Sea and the crossroads of different cultures. The island met times of glory and financial stability, but also periods of decline. All his pastexpressed in the remains of archaeological sites, historic monuments and the museums that host archaeological findings. Grandiose Byzantine churches and monasteries with the architecture of the Cyclades express the deep faith of the residents.
Today, Paros is one of the destinations that have international fame, due to its natural beauties, settlements and tourist infrastructure. The tour around Paros will fill any visitor with unique pictures. Walking in the narrow, withPebble, hiking trails lead you through the magnificent atmosphere of Cyclades and the sights around the island to be cheated. Naoussa has the finest fishing in the Aegean Sea and if you want to go back to the time are, you can visit the villages Lefkes, Marpissa, Aliki, Abelas, Drios, Piso Livadi and Pounda. Of course, the island has a lot of luxurious resorts and affordable rooms for rent, to meet the needs of every visitor. Exquisite sandy beaches with crystal waters, traditionalVillages with whitewashed cubic houses in narrow, cobbled streets with many bougainvillea, beautiful chapels and juxtaposed to form an exciting nightlife, a combination that will make a visit to an unforgettable experience.