![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Everyday felt like it could go on forever, and sunshine was on our side for more than one of the days. One of the best things about Greece, and Paros in general, is that time seems to slow down a little bit. Not too far removed, this beach tends to fill up quickly and get busy, so arrive early for prime real estate a few steps from the water. A little bit more in the main drag of Paros, this beach will have everything you need, from sandy coastline, to restaurants that cater to and welcome guests in for a mid-afternoon lunch after a long day of being in the sun. Last but not least, make sure to check out Livadia Beach, which lies along a busy street with tons of restaurants. Walk out on large slabs of stone that jut out into the ocean, and find small inlets with spots to dip your toes in the water away from other sunbathers. Another cool part of this beach is that there is some great hiking nearby. Easily the most organized and planned out beach, Monasteri Beach offers volleyball courts, a full beach bar, sunbeds, soft sand, and turquoise blue waters. The most popular beach, Monastiri Beach is on the north end of the island, and is well known by anybody who makes a trip to Paros. Make sure to beach hop the perimeter of the islandīeing a smaller and much quieter island than the more famous Mykonos and Santorini, there are tons of options for the perfect beach day. Cruise along coastline, or climb hills lined with goats, but make sure you do it in style with an open-air ATV. Our favorite activity was picking a beach to drive to for the day, and taking the long route to navigate through the rugged terrain. With easy, rolling hills and plenty of sharp turns, Paros is an adventure driver’s dream, and makes for a fun outing. Rent an ATV from Polos Rentals, an excellent car rental company on the island that will even pick you up at the airport or dock depending on how you arrive. This island was MADE for fun drives and letting the wind whip through your hair. Rent an ATV and take a drive around the island Snap a picture here to make all of your friends jealous! Pro tip: there is a little bench to the left of the entrance to the church plaza with magnificent bougainvillea branch that creates an arch over the bench. It opens onto a large plaza, and is such a stunning thing to see when you turn around a corner and unwittingly stumble upon it. In Lefkes, you will find the gorgeous Church of Agia Triada, or the Church of the Holy Trinity. If you are an architecture junkie, small towns like Lefkes and Marpissa will leave you speechless, as plaster archways guide you down alleys, and cats sit on doorsteps of perfectly blue doors. One of the best things to do on this tiny island is to take your rental car to a small town, park in one of the many free parking lots, and wander up and down the beautiful, crisp white streets. Walk the many white washed alleys of the island In their place is an organic farm that provides the public with a place to get up close and personal with their food and goods such as olive oil, raki, and dried herbs, and are sold to showcase how delicious organic can be, and how beneficial permaculture farming is to the natural environment. Crops are rotated year after year, and pesticides and hormones are nowhere to be found on the grounds. ![]() Nitrogen stripping plants are planted next to nitrogen fixing plants to keep the soil balanced and in good condition. Pomegranates, olives, lavender, and squash run in succession of each other, planted next to each other to positively impact their very existence. Kamarantho plants rows upon rows of crops that are naturally found on the island. While there, we were walked through the permaculture farm, were educated on what permaculture means, and how it benefits the soil. However, this lovely farm is such an interesting little stop, and is an informative peek into Greek and Cyclades history, weather, and agroscience. ![]()
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