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    Naoussa

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    Naoussa

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    Naoussa, located on the large northern bay, is Paros' second-largest town and boasts one of the biggest fishing fleets in the Cyclades.

    by Felix Gillen

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    9. Naoussa
    Naoussa, located on the large northern bay, is Paros' second-largest town and boasts one of the biggest fishing fleets in the Cyclades. Around its small old harbour, fishing boats, tavernas, and bars cluster, some housed in former boathouses. Behind this begins a car-free labyrinth of whitewashed alleyways, small churches, and courtyards brimming with bougainvillea, originally designed to protect against pirates.At the harbour entrance stand the partially submerged remains of Kastelli, a 15th-century Venetian fortification, next to the Chapel of Agios Nikolaos, patron saint of fishermen. Around the bay lie beaches like Kolymbithres, Agios Ioannis, and Monastiri; many can be reached by small boats from the harbour in summer. On August 23rd, the town re-enacts a pirate raid with fireworks and dancing.

    Sights in Naoussa

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    Kolymbithres

    1Kolymbithres

    At Naoussa Bay, wind and sea have shaped the granite into smooth, rounded rocks, between which small sandy coves lie. Each cove holds only a few people, so the crowds spread out. You can get there by road or, in summer, with small boats from Naoussa harbour. Shade is scarce.
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    Paros Park
    Park

    2Paros Park

    The Environmental and Cultural Park occupies the Agios Ioannis Detis peninsula north of Naoussa, protected since 2009. Seven kilometers of marked paths lead to wind-sculpted rocks, small sandy coves, Agios Ioannis Detis Monastery, and the 1887 lighthouse at Cape Korakas. Monastiri is the only beach in the park with sunbeds; other coves are accessible only on foot or by water. In summer, concerts and performances take place in the open-air theater.
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    Old Port and Kastelli

    3Old Port and Kastelli

    The small old harbour is the heart of Naoussa: fishing boats packed tightly before tavernas, some in former boathouses. At the entrance are the partially sunken remains of the Kastelli, a 15th-century Venetian fortification that protected the harbour from pirates. At the north end lies the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and fishermen.
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    Restaurants in Naoussa

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    Taverna Glafkos

    The tavern is located on the small beach Agios Dimitrios just behind the old port of Naoussa, with tables almost in the sand. The menu features fish and seafood, including the island specialty Gouna, grilled octopus and shrimp, as well as salads and starters.
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    Ouzeri ton Nautikon Tsachpinis

    The fish tavern is located right in the small old harbour of Naoussa, overlooking the fishing boats. It serves seafood meze, seafood pasta, seasonal salads, and freshly grilled fish.
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    Nightlife

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    Sommaripa Consolato

    The cocktail bar is located on the upper floor of a house directly behind the old port of Naoussa. From the balcony, you look out onto the fishing boats and the remains of the Venetian fortification. The owner converted his grandparents' house into the bar, and the menu features cocktails with ingredients from the island.
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    Getting There and Around

    ArrivalNaoussa is located about ten kilometers from Parikia and is well connected by KTEL buses. The alleys of the old town are car-free and can only be explored on foot.To the BeachesIn summer, small boats depart from the port to the beaches around the bay, such as Kolymbithres and Monastiri.

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    Nearby

    Lefkes

    Lefkes

    Lefkes is located at about 250 meters, almost in the center of Paros, eleven kilometers from Parikia, and was once the island's main village. The village sprawls amphitheatrically up the slope beneath a pine-covered hill, with Cycladic houses standing alongside neoclassical buildings. Cars are left at the car park on the outskirts; the labyrinth of alleys is only accessible on foot.The main street, Ramnos, leads past the House of Literature, a residence for writers and translators since 2004, up to the Agia Triada church of Parian marble. On the village's edge begins the Byzantine path to Prodromos. A small folklore museum exhibits tools, embroideries, and household items from past village life, and after August 15, Lefkes celebrates its major village festival.
    Paros

    Paros

    Paros is located in the center of the Cyclades and is an important hub in the ferry network, bringing the island significant transit traffic and excellent connectivity. From its quarries came Parian marble, which ancient sculptors like Praxiteles used.Those who stay will find two very different port towns, a quiet mountainous interior with old paved paths in between, and on the east coast, windy bays popular with wind- and kitesurfers.
    Cyclades

    Cyclades

    The Cyclades are a group of around 220 islands and islets in the central Aegean Sea; only a fraction are inhabited. White-washed villages, barren hills, and a dense ferry network define the region, uniting very diverse islands, from Mykonos' nightlife to Amorgos' quiet mountain villages.If you want to see more than one island, plan your route along the ferry lines, not the map. Two or three islands on a single route are easily manageable in a week.
    Naxos

    Naxos

    At around 430 square kilometres, Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades and one of the most fertile. Long sandy beaches such as Agios Prokopios and Plaka line the west coast, while the interior has mountains, olive groves and villages of marble and stone. Above the harbour of Chora stands the Portara, the marble gateway of an unfinished temple of Apollo, with the Venetian Kastro above the town. Visit in May, June or September if you can, and plan on a rental car for the mountain villages.
    Mykonos

    Mykonos

    Mykonos is a small, barren Cycladic island between Tinos and Naxos. The main town, Chora, is a tangle of white cube houses and narrow lanes, with the balconied houses of Little Venice on the water and the Kato Mili windmills above. The island is known for its nightlife, beaches and high prices; the north and the interior have quieter coves and villages. From Mykonos you can take a boat to the ancient island of Delos. Walk through Chora early in the morning and, if possible, travel in May, June or September.

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