About Paros

Drios, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled traditional fishing villages on Paros today, is located 20km from capital and main port, Parikia and 9km from the airport.

Paros is considered one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. Situated at 90 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus, between Naxos, Mykonos, Ios, Sifnos and Syros, it is the third largest island of the Cyclades with a surface area of 186km and a population of 10,000 inhabitants.

Paros is also know for its excellent wind conditions for the practice of windsurfing and kite surfing.

This once busy tourist destination has declined in popularity with the cheap package tour operators due to the direct routes now available for flights to the regional airports. This in turn has allowed Poros island to return to its original typical Greek island way of life, where the tourist and visitor is again welcomed with open arms to join the islanders' relaxed and tranquil way of life.

What makes Poros so different from other Greek islands is the lush native Pine Forest which still covers much of the island; the other islands by comparison are baron wildernesses. Also due to it's location visitors to island are not limited to endless days on the beach. Many tours visit the world renowned ancient sites of Epidavros, Mycenae, Argos, Nafplio and Olympia which are all available as easy day trips from the island (see Local Attractions). Athens, the capital of Greece with its modern and ancient attractions is also easily reached as a day trip from Poros Island. If that is not enough you can also do your bit of island hopping and visit the islands of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina.

Poros Island is serviced by both sea and road routes from Athens. By sea (from the port of Piereas you can reach the island in little over an hour using the fast flying dolphin & catamaran services, alternatively driving from Athens to the coastal town of Galatas (where car ferries service the island every 30 minutes) can be achieved in 2 1/2 hours. Visit Tourist Services for detailed road maps from Athens to Poros Island.

This site offers you details on a range of local services, tourist information and local attractions. It is important to us that if you use this free resource (we take no commission from those featured here). We ask in return that when you visit the island or any of our featured sites you mention where you came by your information. For doing this we thank you.

Climate

Paros has a typical Cycladic climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters. Average temperatures are between 15°C to 25°C.

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