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Greek island in the Aegean Sea
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Paros (Πάρος) is a major island of the Cyclades group. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for visitors to the Greek islands. Paros is considered as one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It is characterized by the many beaches and also the charming villages: Parikia (the main town), Naoussa, Lefkes, Marpissa and other.
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Αρχοντικο της Μαιρης
Archontiko is in a small village. The rooms are bright and refreshing, with all the necessary requirements such as a refrigerator, AC, TV, Wi-F8, a private bathroom and kitchenette. White balconies with a fantastic sea view to the horizon. Just 40 metres from the quiet beach of Aliki.
These studio apartments operated by a young Greek-American family offer a clean, comfortable accommodation away from the crowds. All studios are equipped with a kitchenette, WC, air-conditioning, TV and a private balcony or terrace with an unobstructed ocean view. The 4 acre property is landscaped with a wide variety of flowers and fruit trees.
The Aloni Hotel is in the seaside village of Piso Livadi. It offers 37 furnished rooms, an apartment (up to 6 persons) and a suite that may host from 2 to 4 people, all of which are air-conditioned and have a veranda with sea view.
Hotel with 20 spacious rooms.
By plane
Olympic Air and AirSea Lines operate a daily air service from Athens. The flight usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. In season there are also daily flights from Thessaloniki on Aegean and Sky Express.
Within the resorts walking is the best method of transport. Bus services operate between the towns.
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the capital
Naoussa is a village on Paros, Cyclades.
Lefkes (Λεύκες) is a traditional mountain village in the centre of Paros. Once the island’s capital, it sits on a hillside with views across Paros and out to the Aegean Sea.
Ampelas or Ambelas (Αμπελάς) is a small fishing village in Paros.
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