Things to Do in Paro
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Things to Do in Paro

20 curated spots from Paro itineraries

Activities & Attractions

8 curated experiences

Kolymbithres Beach
Do
morning

Kolymbithres Beach

Spend the morning among smooth rock formations and shallow turquoise coves; rent sunbeds or find your own patch of sand.

3h · Free, plus optional $15-20 for sunbeds
Lefkes Village Stroll
Do
afternoon

Lefkes Village Stroll

Walk marble alleys, visit the main church, and enjoy views of pine-covered hills and the sea from shaded squares.

2h · Free
Naoussa Photography Walk
Do
afternoon

Naoussa Photography Walk

Capture white alleys, boats, bougainvillea; best angles from upper paths.

1h 30m · Free
Parikia Beach & Panagia Ekatontapiliani
Do
morning

Parikia Beach & Panagia Ekatontapiliani

Swim at the sandy beach then visit the historic Byzantine church; photography highlight with church domes against blue sea (best morning light).

2h · Free
Parikia Free Explore
Do
afternoon

Parikia Free Explore

Cafe hop, souvenir shop; capture street scenes.

2h · $0-15
Parikia Old Town & Street Market Lanes
Do
morning

Parikia Old Town & Street Market Lanes

Explore the old town’s narrow streets lined with souvenir shops, local crafts, jewelry, and small food products stalls.

2h · Free, plus shopping
Parikia Shopping Streets
Do
afternoon

Parikia Shopping Streets

Browse ceramics, jewelry, and linen shops; less-crowded alleys for couple photos.

1h 30m · $0-20
Pounda Beach
Do
morning

Pounda Beach

Lounge on sands, optional yoga; indoor cafe for overcast photo alternatives.

2h · $5-10 chaise

Restaurants & Food

12 local favorites

Avli tou Thodori
Eat
morning

Avli tou Thodori

Yogurt bowls and omelets beachfront (15-min bus from Naoussa).

1h · $10-15 per person
Barbarossa
Eat
afternoon

Barbarossa

Fresh fish souvlaki and tzatziki (5-min walk from beach).

1h · $14-20 per person
Café Symposium
Eat
morning

Café Symposium

Casual café near the old town; order Greek yogurt with honey, a spinach pie, and a freddo cappuccino.

45m · $8-15 per person
Fanari
Eat
afternoon

Fanari

Sea bream and greens.

1h 15m · $14-20 per person
Kafenio Paros
Eat
morning

Kafenio Paros

Fava beans and fresh bread (back to Parikia).

1h · $10-14 per person
Lefkiano Restaurant
Eat
afternoon

Lefkiano Restaurant

Traditional taverna overlooking the valley; try moussaka, stuffed vegetables, and local house wine.

1h 15m · $20-30 per person
Linardo
Eat
evening

Linardo

Mousaka and stuffed peppers.

1h 30m · $15-22 per person
Siparos
Eat
evening

Siparos

Traditional lamb kleftiko and village salad (15-min bus from Parikia).

1h 30m · $18-25 per person
Soso
Eat
afternoon

Soso

Small, charming spot just off the harbor; try the fava, octopus, and seasonal salads for a light midday meal.

1h · $20-30 per person
Taverna Glafkos
Eat
evening

Taverna Glafkos

Seafront taverna tucked by the rocks; order grilled fresh fish, fried zucchini, and house wine with the sound of the waves.

1h 30m · $25-45 per person
Taverna Mouragio
Eat
afternoon

Taverna Mouragio

Seafood meze like grilled octopus and chickpea revithada.

1h 15m · $15-22 per person
Yemeni Wine Restaurant
Eat
evening

Yemeni Wine Restaurant

Cozy Cycladic taverna in a Naoussa lane; order slow-cooked lamb with Parian potatoes and a local white wine.

1h 30m · $25-40 per person

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