Coastline and village on Paros, the starting point of a Paros and Antiparos itinerary

Paros itinerary: 3 to 5 days in Paros and Antiparos

Five days is the right length for a first visit to Paros: a day each for the north beaches, the villages, the sea, Antiparos and the towns. This plan keeps drives short, puts the boat on the calmest day of the week and leaves every evening free for dinner. Short on time? The three-day version keeps the essentials.

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5days for a first visit
7'Pounta to Antiparos
3.5 kmByzantine Road walk
€1,200private boat, half day

Village lanes on Paros, part of a three-day Paros itinerary

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Three days: the essentials

With three days, keep it simple and stay in Naoussa. Day one: arrive, swim at Piperi and walk the old port at sunset. Day two: a half-day boat from Naoussa harbour to Kolymbithres and the north bay in the morning, then Lefkes and the Byzantine Road in the late afternoon. Day three: Antiparos by car ferry from Pounta, the cave and a long lunch by the water, then back via Parikia for the Ekatontapiliani church and sunset on the seafront.

Base in Naoussa
Half-day boat from €1,200
Antiparos on the last day

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Paros landscape with hills and sea, covered over five days

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Five days: the whole island

Five days lets you see Paros without rushing. The plan below takes one area a day, north, centre and west, sea, Antiparos, east, so no day has more than about 40 minutes in the car. Keep the boat day flexible: in July and August the meltemi wind can pick up, and we move the boat to the calmest day of your stay. On windy days, Kolymbithres is one of the more sheltered bays on the island.

One area per day
Boat on the calmest day
Evenings free for dinner

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Axopar 37 private boat at sea on a sea-first Paros itinerary

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A sea-first plan

Some guests want the sea more than the sights. Swap the village day for a second boat day and the plan still works. Our Paros boats run half days of 4 hours or full days of 8, with skipper, fuel, drinks and snacks included: the Technohull GT7 RIB from €1,200, the Axopar 37 from €1,700 for up to 10 guests, and the Azimut 56 flybridge with hostess from €3,000. A Seabob adds €450 for the day.

4 boats based in Paros
Up to 12 guests on the Azimut 56
Seabob €450 a day

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Helicopter ready for a scenic flight or a transfer from Paros to Mykonos

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With more time: Delos, Mykonos or the air

A sixth or seventh day opens more options. Take the Delos and Rhenia add-on on a full boat day for €1,000, site tickets not included. Fly over Paros and Antiparos on a scenic helicopter flight from €1,000, or fly to Mykonos from €1,500 and spend the day with our sister team at Mykonos Travel Experts. Every flight is with licensed operators, and we time the transfers at both ends.

Delos and Rhenia +€1,000
Scenic flight from €1,000
Paros to Mykonos from €1,500

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Day by day

Five days in Paros and Antiparos, plus two optional days

Day 1: Arrival and Naoussa →
Transfer from the port or airport, an afternoon swim at Piperi beach, then the old port and the Venetian fortress at sunset.
Naoussa
Day 2: North beaches and Paros Park
Kolymbithres in the morning, the Paros Park trails to the Korakas lighthouse, a swim at Monastiri and a tasting at Moraitis winery.
North
Day 3: Lefkes, Marathi and Parikia
Lefkes and the Byzantine Road to Prodromos, the ancient marble quarries at Marathi, then Ekatontapiliani, the Kastro and sunset in Parikia.
Centre and west
Day 4: Private boat day →
Antiparos sea caves, Despotiko and swims in clear bays, with skipper, drinks and snacks included.
from €1,200
Day 5: Antiparos
Car ferry from Pounta, the cave with its 411 steps, a beach at Soros or Psaraliki, and sunset at Sifneikos.
Antiparos
Day 6 (optional): East coast
The windmills of Marpissa, the harbour at Piso Livadi, Golden Beach for windsurfing and Santa Maria on the way back.
East
Day 7 (optional): Delos or Mykonos →
Delos and Rhenia by private boat, or a helicopter to Mykonos from €1,500 for the day.
+€1,000

We set the boat day on the calmest day of your stay and shuffle the rest around it. Need a car? Self-drive from €45 a day or a car with driver from €600.

Where we are

Our office in Naoussa

We work out of Naoussa, the harbour town on the north coast of Paros. Parikia port is about 15 minutes away by car, the airport around 25, and Pounta, for the Antiparos ferry, is an easy drive. Pickups, boardings and flights are all coordinated from here.

Naoussa, 844 01 Paros, Greece

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Questions

Paros itinerary: questions guests ask

How many days should you spend in Paros?

Five days is ideal for a first visit. It gives a day each to the north beaches, the villages, the sea, Antiparos and the east coast or Parikia. Four days work if you combine Antiparos with the boat day, and a week lets you add Delos or Mykonos.

Is 3 days in Paros enough?

Yes, for the essentials. Stay in Naoussa, take a half-day boat to Kolymbithres, walk Lefkes and the Byzantine Road, and spend the last day on Antiparos with a stop in Parikia on the way back. You will miss the east coast and Paros Park, but see the island's best.

Should I do Antiparos as a day trip or stay overnight?

A day trip covers the cave, a beach and the village, since the car ferry from Pounta takes about 7 minutes. Stay a night or two if you want Antiparos in the evening, when the day visitors have gone. We have 12 villas on the Antiparos waterfront.

How do I get from Athens to Paros?

Fly from Athens to Paros Airport (PAS) in about 40 to 45 minutes, or take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina in about 2h 40m to 5 hours, depending on the boat. Our transfers meet you at the airport or port from €80. See Athens to Paros for details.

When is the best time to follow this itinerary?

June and September are the best months: the sea is warm, the wind is usually lighter and the villages are less busy. July and August work too, but the meltemi wind can pick up, so keep the boat day flexible. See best time to visit Paros.

Can I combine Paros and Mykonos in one trip?

Yes. Spend four or five days in Paros, then fly to Mykonos by helicopter from €1,500 or go by sea, with private sea transfers on request. Our sister team at Mykonos Travel Experts takes over on arrival, so the plan continues without a gap.

Can I add Mykonos or Delos to a Paros itinerary?

Yes, both fit easily. Delos and Rhenia can be added to a private yacht day from Naoussa for +€1,000 on the boat price, with site tickets not included. For Mykonos, a helicopter from Paros starts at €1,500 and gets you there for a day or a few nights.

What we do

What we arrange across Paros and Antiparos

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