Does Paros have an airport?
Yes. Paros National Airport (PAS) is in the south west of the island, about 25 minutes by car from Naoussa, with flights from Athens of about 40 minutes.
Paros and Antiparos A to Z: every question, answered by locals
We collected what travellers search for most about Paros and Antiparos and answered each question in plain words, from the airport to the last sunset. Anything here we can book for you, 24/7.
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Getting to Paros and Antiparos
How do I get from Athens to Paros by ferry?
Ferries leave from Piraeus and Rafina and arrive at Parikia. High speed boats take about 3 hours and conventional ferries 4 to 5 hours. Book early for July and August.
How do I get from Mykonos to Paros?
By ferry in about 40 minutes to an hour, by private yacht, or by helicopter from €1,500. We meet you at Parikia port or the landing site with a car.
How do I get from Paros to Antiparos?
The car ferry from Pounta to Antiparos takes about 7 minutes and runs all day. In summer, small boats also leave from Parikia, and a private yacht can take you door to door.
Can I fly by helicopter to Paros?
Yes. A helicopter between Paros and Mykonos starts from €1,500, and Athens, Santorini and Naxos are quoted on request with licensed operators.
Can I visit Antiparos as a day trip from Paros?
Yes. Cross from Pounta, see Antiparos town and the cave, swim at Soros or Agios Georgios and return in the evening. A private yacht adds Despotiko.
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Arrival and getting around
How do I get from Paros Airport to Naoussa?
The drive takes about 25 minutes. A private driver waits at arrivals and takes you straight to your villa. Our airport transfers start from €150.
How do I get from Parikia port to my villa?
Your driver waits at the port when the ferry docks and takes you to your villa in Paros, or to Pounta for the ferry to Antiparos. Transfers start from €150.
Is it easy to find a taxi in Paros?
Not in high season. Paros has few taxis and long queues when ferries and flights arrive. A booked private driver is the reliable option.
Should I rent a car in Paros?
Yes, to see the beaches and villages. Drive Mykonos delivers to Paros Airport, the port or your villa on request, from a Fiat Panda at €45 to a Lamborghini Urus at €1,364 per day.
Can I take a car to Antiparos?
Yes. The car ferry from Pounta carries cars to Antiparos in about 7 minutes. In August, queue early or let a driver handle it.
Should I hire a private driver in Paros?
For dinners in Naoussa and beach clubs, yes. A driver with a Mercedes Vito or SUV waits for you by the hour, the day or the whole stay.
03
Where to stay
What is the best area to stay in Paros?
Naoussa for restaurants, beach clubs and the harbour, Parikia for the port and old town, the east coast for long beaches, and Lefkes for village calm.
Why stay in Antiparos?
Antiparos is smaller and quieter, with seafront villas, clear water and an easy pace, seven minutes from Paros. We work with 12 seafront villas there.
Can you find a luxury villa with a private pool in Paros?
Yes. We work with 25 private villas in Paros, most with pool and sea view, with housekeeping, provisioning and a private chef on request.
Are there villas in Paros for large groups?
Yes. Some of our villas sleep large groups, and we plan transfers, cars, yacht days and dinners for the whole group together.
Is a hotel or a villa better in Paros?
A hotel suits short stays and couples. A villa gives families and groups privacy, a pool and space, and our team handles the services a hotel would.
04
Yachts and the sea
How much does a yacht in Paros cost?
Momentum's own yachts in Paros start from €1,200 for a half day on the Technohull GT7, €1,500 on the Technohull GTX, €1,700 on the Axopar 37 and €3,000 on the Azimut 56, with captain and fuel included.
What is the best boat trip from Paros?
A private day to Antiparos and Despotiko, with swim stops in turquoise bays and time in Antiparos town. You set the time, the route and the music.
What is Despotiko?
An uninhabited island west of Antiparos with an ancient sanctuary of Apollo and some of the clearest water in the Cyclades, best reached by boat.
Can I visit Delos from Paros?
Yes, by private yacht. The Delos and Rhenia route from Paros costs €1,000 on top of the yacht price. Entrance tickets to Delos are not included.
What is included in a yacht day in Paros?
Captain, fuel, water and soft drinks, wine and beer, snacks and fruit, towels and snorkelling gear. Transfers to the boat are extra.
Can I add a Seabob to a yacht day?
Yes. A Seabob costs €450 per day and can be added to any of our Paros yachts.
05
Beaches
What are the best beaches in Paros?
Kolymbithres with its granite rocks, Monastiri and Santa Maria near Naoussa, Golden Beach and Pounta for wind sports, and Farangas in the south.
Which Paros beaches are sheltered from the wind?
When the meltemi blows from the north, the south and west coasts are calmer, while Golden Beach and Pounta on the east side get the wind.
Is Paros good for windsurfing and kitesurfing?
Yes. Golden Beach and Pounta are among the best known windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in Greece, with schools and rentals in summer.
What are the best beaches in Antiparos?
Soros, Agios Georgios, Psaraliki near the town and Faneromeni, plus the turquoise water around Despotiko by boat.
Which beaches are good for kids in Paros?
Kolymbithres, Livadia near Parikia and the calmer bays of Antiparos have shallow water and tavernas nearby, easy for families.
How do I book a beach club in Paros?
Popular beach clubs around Naoussa and Golden Beach fill up in July and August. We book sunbeds and tables in advance and arrange the transfer.
06
Villages and sights
What is special about Naoussa?
Naoussa is the old fishing harbour of Paros, with a Venetian castle on the water, white lanes, restaurants and bars. It is the liveliest place on the island.
What is there to see in Parikia?
The port town has the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the oldest churches in Greece, an old town with lanes and shops, and sunset over the bay.
Is Lefkes worth visiting?
Yes. Lefkes is a mountain village with marble lanes and views to the sea, and an old Byzantine path leads down from it to Prodromos.
What is the Antiparos cave?
A large cave with stalactites in the south of Antiparos, reached by stairs. It has been visited for centuries and is one of the island's main sights.
What is Paros marble?
Parian marble was prized in ancient times for its pure white colour. You can still see the ancient quarries near Marathi.
Is Paros good for hiking?
Yes. Marked paths link the villages, and the Byzantine path from Lefkes is the best known walk. Spring and autumn are best.
07
Food, nights and celebrations
How do I book the best restaurants in Naoussa?
The best tables in Naoussa fill up weeks ahead in July and August. Tell us your dates and taste, we book the tables and send a driver to take you there.
What is the nightlife like in Paros?
Naoussa has cocktail bars and late bars by the harbour, and beach clubs host parties in summer. We book tables and keep a driver on call.
Is Paros a party island?
Paros is lively in July and August, especially in Naoussa, but calmer than Mykonos. Antiparos is relaxed, with bars in the main street.
Can I hire a private chef in Paros or Antiparos?
Yes. A private chef cooks in your villa from €500, with menus built around local produce and fresh fish.
Can I get married in Paros or Antiparos?
Yes. Chapels, villas by the sea and sunset terraces make beautiful venues. We help with villas for guests, transfers, chef, decoration, music and photographer.
Can you organise a birthday or bachelor party in Paros?
Yes. A yacht day, a chef dinner at the villa, a DJ, a bartender and tables in Naoussa, all booked by one team.
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Planning your trip
When is the best time to visit Paros?
June and September have warm sea, long days and fewer crowds. July and August are the liveliest and the most expensive. May and October are calm and mild.
How many days do you need in Paros?
Four to five days covers Naoussa, the beaches, Lefkes and a day in Antiparos. A week lets you slow down and add a yacht day to Despotiko or Mykonos.
Is Paros expensive?
Paros is usually less expensive than Mykonos, with prices rising in August. Clear quotes before you pay help you plan, and our services show prices on the page.
Paros or Naxos: which is better?
Paros is smaller, with Naoussa, beach clubs and Antiparos next door; Naxos is bigger, with long beaches and mountain villages. They are an hour apart by ferry.
Is Paros good for families with kids?
Yes. Calm beaches, easy villages, a villa with a pool and a babysitter on request make Paros and Antiparos easy with children.
Is Paros safe?
Paros is a safe island. For VIPs, families and events we arrange discreet, licensed private security through professional partners.
Services
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Also on request
- Private chef and in-villa dining
- Birthdays, proposals and weddings
- Photographer and videographer
- Massage, yoga and personal training
- Babysitting and kids' activities
- Anything else you need
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