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Naoussa

Just a few steps away, in only 1-2 min. on foot ( in 200m), you can reach the square  / village of Naoussa, the bus terminal, the shops, restaurants, car / motorbike rentals  and  the famous, quaint port of Naoussa with its cosmopolitan life.

If you rent a car / motorbike to explore the island, we offer a Private Parking Area, for free,  300m away from the hotel (3-4 min. on foot)

Christina Hotel Parking  with   Google Maps Location         https://maps.app.goo.gl/HjA5VT3vWCrjmafC9

In case you use it, you must inform the reception about the plate number of  your car / motorbike 

 

Venetian Castle

A small remaining part of the Venetian Castle, at the small port of Naoussa, built at the end of  the 13th century, reminds of its rich history. Naoussa was under venetian domination (1207-1537), which was finally catalyzed  by the turkish pirate Barbarossa, as Naoussa was in the past the center of the pirates' attacks.

 

Beaches

1) On foot you can reach  the sandy  beach  ''Agii Anargiri''   in about  500m (5-6 min. on foot)

2) By Taxi-Boats, which you can take at the port of Naoussa (2-3min on foot), you can reach Monastiri Beach (equipped beach with Beach Club & water sports), Kolimbithres (equipped beach with restaurants & water sports),  Laggeri (not equipped beach and  quiet ), all beaches  in a distance of about 10-15  minutes  by taxi-boat. At the port of Naoussa there is a kiosk with the timetable, where you can buy tickets.

Google Map Location for Taxi-Boats:  https://maps.app.goo.glfzqh6SK8sh9HzxXp8

3) By Bus you can reach Santa Maria Beach (equipped beach with a Beach Bar, water sports & windsurfing center) in about 10 min. , Mikri Santa Maria Beach (equipped beach with a Scuba Diving Center) in  about 15 min. , Golden Beach for Windsurfing and Pounda Beach (equipped beaches with Beach Bars and restaurants)  in about 30 min. Take the bus at the Bus Terminal, where you can also buy tickets.

Bus schedules on www.ktelparou.gr

Bus Terminal Google Maps Location    https://maps.app.goo.gl/QLBdD2B649La1FtN8

 

Ekatontapiliani  Church

In Parikia you can visit the church ''Ekatontapiliani'' (the church with the hundred gates), the oldest orthodox church in East and one of the most important Byzantine monuments in Greece. It was founded by St. Helen, the mother of  the emperor Constantin. The old byzantine icons and the Byzantine museum are unique. 

 

Archaelogical Museum

The archaeological museum of Paros, in Parikia,  exhibits six thousands years of history. The famous parian marble dominates in the exhibitιons and sculptures. It is located near the church ''Ekatontapiliani'' 

 

Ancient Marble Quarries in Marathi

The ancient marble quarries,where the famous Parian marble was excavated in antiquity. The major part of the ancient statues / sculptures in Greece are made of Parian marble

 

Lefkes and the church of Agia Triada

Lefkes was the first capital of Paros and  one of the nicest villages on the island, situated on a small hill in order  to be protected by the pirates. The traditional architecture, the narrow alleys, the white houses with the nice,little terraces and gardens, the traditional pastry shops, local taverns and the impressive  church of Agia Triada, made of  Parian marble, will  impress you for sure. 

 

Hiking Paths 

Byzantine Path The Byzantine Path is an amazing experience for those who like hiking.Follow the Byzantine Path from Lefkes to Prodromos and enjoy the  nature!

Paros Park  Take the path from Monastiri Beach to the lighthouse and enjoy the nature and the sea. Follow the signs to reach the lighthouse which  is supposed to be one of the nicest worldwide!