ΝΑΟΥΣΑ ΠΑΡΟΣ - NAOUSSA PAROS- THE FAMOUS PORT
Naoussa, Paros, is one of the most famous villages of Cyclades complex. It’s located on the northeastern coast of Paros, in the Gulf of Naoussa. Naoussa of Paros is the second largest village of the island after the capital Parikia, which lies 11 km away. Despite the tourist development of the village, Naoussa has retained its traditional “attitude”. The classic Cycladic architecture of houses, hotels and in general almost all buildings of the village, have made Naoussa the ornament not only of Paros but also of Cyclades.
The center of Naoussa is the port of the village. That is the spot where you will find many cafes, which during the evening hours become bars. Fish restaurants here, in the past had the important role as fishermen’s warehouses. You can try seafood and fish which are caught the same day during morning hours. The port itself, with large number of sailing boats and fishing boats, is very picturesque and it will definitely be one of the summer memories. By following the paving of the port to the east, you will reach a square. Here you will find the most famous bars of Naoussa. You will enjoy fantastic cocktails in the afternoon. Also, you can find evening club on the main road leading to Marpissa.
When visiting Naoussa of Paros, you should not miss the night tour in the narrow streets of the village. There you will find “hidden” shops that sell jewelry, traditional, and not only, clothing, delicacies and cozy bars and restaurants. Naoussa is located in a very convenient spot for visitors. From the port of the village there are regular “ferry” services by traditional fishing boats specially modify to transport people, every 30 minutes, depending on the destination, to the beautiful beaches located in the bay of Naoussa, such as Kolymbithres, Monastiri, Laggeri and the Aqua Park. Other well known beaches near Naoussa are Santa Maria, Piperi, Xifara, Agioi Anargyri and the beach of Ambelas.
For these places, as for many other in eastern Paros, there are local buses available for transportation.