On the topic of shopping, make sure to have a look at the natural soaps in Aelia, pretty ceramics in Plori and accessories in Artisun. There is also a (smaller but) good selection of upscale restaurants and chic boutiques for those who love a pinch of glamour in their holidays. Ok, maybe not every single day of summer but, there are many traditional tavernas and cool cocktail bars. Needless to say, Naousa is quite small and you can explore it all on foot.Ĭharming Naousa is small enough to explore in a day but large enough to provide a different dining, drinking or shopping venue for every day of summer. While the town is not car-free, its historical parts are only accessible to pedestrians. A labyrinth of narrow cobblestone alleys and bougainvillea ridden whitewashed houses with colourful windows and doors awaits to be explored. Hide from the sun and wind on the back streets behind the port. At the edge of the port, the semi-sunken Venetian fort adds to the fairytale charm and creates a barrier to occasional waves. A working fishing port where boats bob up and down gently on the water next to cute cafés and taverna tables. Naousa is a picture perfect seaside Cycladic village. Naousa is also a great base for exploring the north side of Paros. Naousa is the second largest settlement of the island, a lively hub of activity for locals and visitors alike. The wide bay where the cute port of Naousa is located is a haven for boats and host to a variety of stunning beaches. However, that is certainly not the case for Paros. Frequently windy and wavy, the north shores of so many islands around the world remain barely inhabited and… wild. There is a rule of thumb when it comes to island life, a condition common to many parts of the world. WHAT TO DO IN NAOUSA & THE NORTH OF PAROS? Lastly, a blog post focusing on the capital of Paros, Parikia, and the south of the island is coming soon. There are two more blog posts covering general information about the island such as how to get there etc and also island hopping trips starting from Paros. In this blog post, we are focusing on the quaint port of Naousa and the north side of Paros. There is quite a lot to see and do in this beautiful island. ![]() Sounds idyllic? Let’s explore Naousa and the north side of Paros. Walking around Naousa, we got glimpses of traditional island life against a perfect backdrop of Cycladic architecture and landscape. Paros offers world class amenities to all kinds of travellers while still manages to feel authentic. Next door, visitors from all corners of the world are enjoying their breakfast in the newest boutique hotel. Inside the labyrinth of narrow streets in the village, bakeries are preparing fresh bread and scrumptious pies. ![]() Next to the fishing boats, small passenger boats are getting ready to greet early risers eager for a morning swim on the beach on the other side of the bay. Cooks from the village’s traditional tavernas and chefs from the village’s chic restaurants are placing their orders for the day. ![]() Οn the quaint port of Naousa, along the north shores of Paros, fishermen are unloading the catch of the day.
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