Before Building Villa Orian and buying Maylola we have spent a few years visiting the island of Paros. It took us some time to find the perfect match of a land with breathtaking view away from the crowd but still not hard to access and big enough to accommodate a pool and large living spaces for Villa Orian and a dream spot just 50 meters from the beach of Naousa for Maylola.
While doing so we discovered the island of Paros and its lovely habitants. Here is a list of places we visit on every occasion when on the island. Most of them became friends that we love to share. Im sure some of them will become your friends as well.
Who is Ela? Ela is us. A group of friends, living in Paros, bringing to the island our vision of great food, wine and music. At our restaurant, located in Parikia’s main square, we will pour you a glass selected from our wine list, serve you a refreshing cocktail, and give you a taste of our chef’s selected dishes that consist of fresh local products with his own twist. Ela is open every day for lunch from 12:00-16:00, for drinks and bites from 16:00-19:00, and for dinner from 19:00-23:00
A family business with home made cuisine. Always fresh and tasty, not expensive. Long wait so please come early or very late. No reservations are possible. (Worth the wait)
A greek restaurant in the small port of Piso Livadi.
Lots of local dishes always fresh the owner is a real local character, great atmosphere.
reservations are advised
Captain Pipinos is a landmark on the Island of antiparos.
The place is a family business like most of the restaurants in Paros, the father has the fishing task and the sun runs the place.
The drive to antiparos by it self is part of the fun, taking the 9min ride on the ferry in this blue lagoon passing the island of the actor Tom Hanks and then driving along the sea to the southern part of the island to Captain pipinos (about 25min from the port of Punta) the ferry leaves every 30min.
the view is absolutely beautiful and the freshness of the baby squids is unbelievable.
call to reserve please.
This bar is a great place to hang out at night and have alcohol with friends and the locals.
it is in the center of Parikia (next to Ela Restaurant)
The Nautic school in parikia has a caffe on the beach facing the bay of Parikia. I love sitting there and watch the sailboats dancing on the clear blue sea. nice to be there at sunset.
In the port of Naousa Great spot with all the local residence
Modern Greek cuisine great coffee and a nice bar on the first floor, facing the marina of naousa. fisherman are always working on their boats preparing for the next sail.
It is my favorite coffee on the Island.
The same family runs the stores of Art Group design…
This typical greek village 3 min from Villa Orian with its beautiful church is always nice to visit
In this coffee in the center of the old village of Kostos you will find a typical greek coffee with the wooden chairs next to the church and some locals playing backgammon. the music in the background is of the Cicadas.
A small bakery specializing in loukoumades, a type of Greek doughnut with chocolate
A pure sinn, a box of 8 with chocolate is the one to have.
It is located in the center of the old town of Naousa,
All your local fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese olives etc
in the center of Naousa.
AB Supermarket in the center of Naousa,you will find all your groceries for your stay including some good local wine.
Open from 8:00-21:00
Fresh fish on the island is supplied to all of the stores by the same company. we choose this store because of its nice owner and the cleaness of the shop.
there are many more in Parikia
and early in the morning on the port of naousa directly from the fisherman (price will be a bit higher)
The local butcher in naousa will have great lamb and meat balls always clean and fair prices.
in general beef is not the meat to buy in Paros.
As most of the museums outside Athens, the Archaeological Museum of Paros is small but its collection is wonderful and deserves to be seen. The sculptures and objects on display come from the excavations on the island of Paros and the nearby islands of Antiparos and Despotiko and some of them are wonders of art.
Chic & trendy – at Angel’s women’s clothes shop, you can find a large selection of summer and winter clothes, for all occasions. Each piece at Angel’s is carefully selected and Panos (owner) may give you many stylistic ideas.
+30 22840 25127, 53380Parikia, Market Street / Naoussa, Old Town
Pragmata is a design store with items selected carefully by angela (italien). you will find a great selection of pieces from rugs to kitchen ware lamps pillows chairs for your garden and all your needs for a colorful house.
Art Group is the largest design store on the island (2 in Naousa)
they select furnitures accessories and garden furnitures but also manufacture as well.
they have great taste it is run as a family business like most of them in Paros
Felix toys store would be found normally is a big city like Paris or London, it has a huge selection of quality toys, its a dream for all kids.
The car will wait for you at the airport or any other location They are nice reliable not expensive and have a large fleet of cars. both manual and automatic gear.
Call Andreas at : +302284052276
Or mail : ballos@parosweb.com
Monastiri Beach, is on a beautiful bay, the kids will love it
the parents can relax all day on the sunbeds and eat from the restaurant on the beach, some water sports activity for rent.
getting there by boat is fun from the marina of Naousa
by car it is a 15 min drive from Naousa.
Great place to go with a family, lots of activities like windsurfing, kayaks and a boat for wakeboarding and all other towed activities. Good restaurants on the beach, beach volleyball, lots of place for kids to run around.
With its beautiful rock formations and the crystal clear water it was just beautiful. A great place to spend a day.
some greek rest
Just jump into clear blue sea like you can only dream of
The boat crew is nice and you will not forget this experience
The kids will love it.
you can ask the captain to get you to the secret beach that is accessible only by boat good chance to be alone…
call to reserve : +30 697 271 4951
Great new facility with lots of Tennis courts and rental options.
Paros Sea is the perfect one stop for all of your fishing needs
including live bayts
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/pq2t1hX6uv8xBRsh9
Fisherman’s house, a real boating store for all your needs
directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ZDsBszpPee6E2Mpx7