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Paros island in
Greece
Despite ever growing
tourist traffic Paros
in Greece remains essentially a tranquil
destination with some of the best beaches and most charming villages to be found
anywhere in the Greek islands. Most beaches have been tarted up for package
tourist tastes but, given the weight of annual arrivals, it is a small wonder
they are not a whole lot worse.
Most visitors disembark at the busy port at
Paroikia in the high season, and stay either there or at nearby Naoussa for the
best part of their holiday, leaving the rest of the island relatively peaceful.
Sands here have one very un-Greek characteristic, they are clean and tidy. The
island is at great pains to clear up its litter, even going to the rather silly
point of parking obtrusive litter bins slap in the middle of the shore - pretty
much defeating the whole object. |
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Paros history
The island was in the hands of the Cretans when the Ionians
arrived in about 1.100 BC from mainland Greece. After initial defeats, the
Ionians subjugated the island and destroyed the Cretan civilisation.
However, archaeological discoveries have shown the extent to which Paros
had developed during the Minoan period. A little later, about 1.000 BC, a
bunch of Arcadians under a leader known as Paros, arrived on the island.
The influence of the Arcadians seem to have been strong enough for the
former Cretan colony to change its name to Paros the name of the Arcadian
leader. The inter marriage of Arcadians and Ionians produced a lace which
was both clever and active. They developed the island's agriculture and
expanded on the neighbouring island of Antiparos, which was then called
Oliaros.
Trade
began to develop between the Parians and the Phoenicians and Paros turned
into a major maritime power which by the 8th century B.C. controlled sea
communications in the Aegean, in the North and along the coast of Thrace.
In 708 B.C. a group of Parians colonised the island of Thasos, which was
rich in deposits of various metals. In the 6th century, the neighbour
island of Naxos replaced Paros as the centre of power in the Cyclades.
During a period that is notable for conflict between the democratic and
oligarchic forms of government in Paros, it was only natural that war
should break out between the two islands and continue for many years.
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Paros today |
Paros
the island of beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters unique sunsets and
traditional Cycladic views combined with its good infrastructure. Rich
underwater landscape, beach clubs, beautiful lodgings, the monasteries,
the famous Panagia Ekatontapiliani - Virgin's Mary hundred doors church- and
archeological sites like Delion temple.
For the
conveniences of modern Greece take a look at the larger towns, the main
port of Parikia
has branches of five different banks and Naousa has two. ATM machines can
also be found in Aliki
and Piso Livadi. Credit cards can be used at shops displaying the
appropriate logo. Post Offices are found in Parikia, Naoussa and Piso
Livadi. There are international couriers, insurance agencies, large
national supermarkets, top quality shops and franchises, ten petrol
stations plus dealerships for most makes of car. Vodafone, Cosmote and
Telestet networks are available and Internet services can be found in many
cafe bars around the island. For those with young families, two cafes in
Parikia and one in Naousa have been set up to entertain and cater
especially for young children to a very high standard while mom and dad
have a well-earned cup of coffee in peace.
Outdoor cinemas, go-cart track, fishing
trips, daily cruises and horse riding,
health club gymnasium. There are many
nightclubs, bars, cafes, restaurants with
international cuisine, traditional family
run meat and fish tavernas, many specialist
restaurants are now available |
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holiday choice in the Cyclades Islands,
please
send me an e-mail with
your questions and enquiries. I will
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