Manolis Charalambous runs a traditional convenience store called “O Diplos” in Parikia, with the help of his sister, Mrs. Koula - an iconic shop, a staple in Paros for more than fifty years, with raving customers from all over the world.
Routes in Marpissa is a festival with a difference, held with the active support of the residents of the beautiful Parian village, who lend a hand in planning the events, turn their homes into visitor-accessible festival spaces, cook and otherwise contribute to the delicious treats offered at the traditional feast.
Paros graviera (Gruyère-type cheese) Paros kefalaki, ladotyri (oil-preserved cheese), krassotyri (wine cheese) and Paros souroto (sour cream cheese), fresh myzithra cheese, clarified butter. The Farmers’ Cooperative Union of Paros is bound to tempt your taste buds.
When our art takes us abroad, we seek out art and artists who work outside the gallery system. We discover and document outsider art installations, transient land art, folk art objects and artifacts. Through these activities, we are often rewarded with surprising insights into the culture of the countries we visit.
Paros’ long and important history is widely recorded in monuments and paths, mansions and churches and of course in the museums of Paros with the Archaeological Museum in Parikia being the first and leading one. As you will see in the following brief presentation, in the museums of Paros you can admire ancient sculpture and pottery, byzantine icons, artifacts and documents from the Venetian rule as well as everyday-life items from Paros and the Aegean and get to know eminent personalities of the island. The smaller ones are open only in the summer. Check the opening hours and don't forget: the best way to discover Paros' museums and monuments is a tour with the licensed tourist guides of the island!
If you love cycling, the change of pace and the freedom it brings, Paros and Antiparos offer several bike options. Below we propose one of the best. It’s a relatively easy route across some of the most photogenic landscapes of the northeastern coast of Paros that stretches along quiet asphalt roads and dirt tracks winding through quaint villages and peaceful beaches, ideal for a refreshing dip in the sea.
Designed with style and taste by Giorgos Kavallis who has put his mark on every detail, every corner and every item. A house that looks like it’s always been there, in the beautiful surroundings, that gives out a feeling of lucidity and warmth that enchants you right away.
In the last two years not many international competitions have been held on the island. In former years such events drew in thousands of visitors, which was great publicity for the island. We need to go after these opportunities and not send them away.
The view of the harbor provides a calmness and peacefulness and gives you the impression that you are far away. Together with my wife we renovated an existing hotel and created twelve beautiful rooms with a panoramic view. We call it Sunday Hotel, named after our daughter who came into this world at Christmas on a Sunday!
From my childhood, I instinctively, follow the call of creative inspiration even if the sacrifices required are enormous. It is the only thing in which an artist must be loyal.
