LOCATION
Parion Opus is located in cosmopolitan Naoussa, just 650 meters away from the center of the settlement. The beautiful picturesque fishing village of Naoussa is situated in a huge bay in the northern part of Paros, 10 kms east from the capital, Parikia.
Naoussa is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in the Cyclades and despite the development of tourism, this lovely village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
The beautiful village of Naoussa is built amphitheatrically around a tiny picturesque port where small colourful fishing boats are mooring and where remains of a Venetian castle can still be seen creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Traditional Greek tavernas, ouzeries and trendy restaurants satisfy all culinary expectations while the visitor enjoys the picturesque surrounding environment.
Naoussa village is also well reputed for its nightlife with a variety of modern clubs and bars by the small port and in the narrow alleys offering entertainment that exceeds expectations until dawn.
During your stay at Parion Opus you can visit in a distance of 700 meters, the sandy beach of Aghii Anargiri which is the closest, while the beach of Piperi is just a few minutes away. Other beautiful golden beaches are Kolymbithres beach with the unique rock formations, Agios Ioannis, Santa Maria and Lageri. From the wildest and more secluded beach to the fully organized one, those beaches are ideal for everyone, filling every need. All can be reached by car, public bus or even small fishing boats that depart frequently from Naoussa harbor.
Numerous festivities take place in Naoussa such as the Fishermans’ night and the Pirates night, every 23rd of August where a representation of the pirates raids is performed by the young people of the village, fireworks are thrown and dancing, eating and drinking goes on until dawn.
Many archaeological sites and monuments can be found in the area surrounding the lovely village of Naoussa and are very interesting to visit.
Points of interest
Naoussa is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in the Cyclades and despite the development of tourism, this lovely village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
The beautiful village of Naoussa is built amphitheatrically around a tiny picturesque port where small colourful fishing boats are mooring and where remains of a Venetian castle can still be seen creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Traditional Greek tavernas, ouzeries and trendy restaurants satisfy all culinary expectations while the visitor enjoys the picturesque surrounding environment.
Naoussa village is also well reputed for its nightlife with a variety of modern clubs and bars by the small port and in the narrow alleys offering entertainment that exceeds expectations until dawn.
During your stay at Parion Opus you can visit in a distance of 700 meters, the sandy beach of Aghii Anargiri which is the closest, while the beach of Piperi is just a few minutes away. Other beautiful golden beaches are Kolymbithres beach with the unique rock formations, Agios Ioannis, Santa Maria and Lageri. From the wildest and more secluded beach to the fully organized one, those beaches are ideal for everyone, filling every need. All can be reached by car, public bus or even small fishing boats that depart frequently from Naoussa harbor.
Numerous festivities take place in Naoussa such as the Fishermans’ night and the Pirates night, every 23rd of August where a representation of the pirates raids is performed by the young people of the village, fireworks are thrown and dancing, eating and drinking goes on until dawn.
Many archaeological sites and monuments can be found in the area surrounding the lovely village of Naoussa and are very interesting to visit.
Points of interest
- Naoussa Center: 650 m – 7 min. walk
- Parikia (town and port): 10 kms – 20 min. drive
- Airport: 18 kms – 35 min. drive
- Pounta port: 18 kms – 35 min. drive
- Aghioi Anargyroi beach: 750 m – 10 min. walk
- Santa Maria beach: 4 kms – 10 min. drive
- Mikri Santa: 6 kms – 13 min. drive
- Kolymbithres beach: 5 kms – 11 min. drive
- Monastiri beach: 6,5 kms – 13 min. drive
- Golden beach: 14 kms – 25 min. drive
- Lefkes village: 10 kms – 15 min. drive