This morning we take the Naxos to Paros ferry, leaving one of the best Greek Islands, which has given us unforgettable moments throughout the 4 days in which we have been able to enjoy some of the most impressive places to see in Naxos.
Our ferry leaves at 12:35 noon, so we decided to take the morning with more calm, taking advantage to work for a while, then approaching to the Chocolat Café Creperie, which is the coffee we have had breakfast every day of our stay on this island and how much we will miss the next days of the trip to Greece in 32 days.
Chocolat Café Creperie
After breakfast and with practically the time of Naxos to Paros ferry touching us, we approached again the Athina Apartments Naxos Town, which has been our accommodation in Naxos these days, to collect the bags and load them in the car, to go directly to the port of Naxos, just a few meters away, where after a wait In just over 40 minutes, we access the Naxos ferry to Paros, which will take us to know another of the essential places to see in Greece.
Naxos to Paros Ferry
The ferry ride from Naxos to Paros is 45 minutes, so we hardly have time to realize when we have reached the new port, this time in Parikia, the capital of Paros.
Ferry to Paros
- Ferry: The fastest way to go from one island to another is the Naxos to Paros ferry, with it you can make this journey in approximately 45 minutes by fast ferry for about 40 euros per person and 35 euros the rental car in Greece, in case you travel with this type of transport.
You can book your ferry to the Greek islands here
Naxos to Paros Ferry
Tips on the Naxos to Paros Ferry
- As we said before, counting the ferry from Naxos to Paros is the best way to go from one island to another we recommend you book tickets in advance, especially if you have a rental car, since places usually run out quickly in the season It goes from June to September.
- Keep in mind that if you book the ferry online, according to the chosen company, you will receive the reservation codes by email, but not the final tickets. These, unless they send you the reservation directly, are not valid to access the ferry, so you must go 2 hours in advance to the port to pick up the physical tickets.
In case you don't want to do this, you can go to any company office to pick them up or pick up the first day all the ferry tickets for the Greek Islands that you have reserved.
- Although the ferry prices from Naxos to Paros vary depending on the time or dates, a ticket costs approximately 40 euros by ferry (about 40-45 minutes) and the price of a normal tourist car, although It varies depending on the measurements of the car, it is approximately 35 euros.
Keep in mind that if you have a car, they will ask for your details. Being a rental you will not have the data, so you can fill in the spaces with "xxx".
- You have to be at the minimum departure port 30 minutes in advance to be able to board at the time you arrive, since the ferry stops are really very short.
- The boarding process is very simple and fast. If you take a car, you will access first and they will tell you in which area you should leave the car, depending on your destination, since ferries do not have only one stop. After leaving the car, you can go directly to the seating area, where you will be assigned one for the journey, since they are not usually indicated in the reservations.
Parikia in Paros
Route to go by ferry from Naxos to Paros
As soon as we leave the Naxos ferry to Paros, the first thing we do is approach the Hotel Oasis, which will be our accommodation in Parikia the next few days and is located just in front of the port, so we only have to travel a few meters to leave Luggage and go find the free parking that is in Parikia and is located just 200 meters from our hotel.
Parikia
With everything already underway and being, between one thing and another, more than 2 in the afternoon, we approach to eat at a small restaurant that is near the hotel, in which we can only say that we eat, since no We have just found the point, and then begin to discover the capital of Paros and the place where we will base the next few days to get to know this amazing island.
More practical information to prepare your trip to Greece
- 10 essential places to see in Greece
- The best tips for traveling to Greece
- The 10 best Greek Islands
- 10 tips for traveling to the Greek Islands
What to see in Parikia in Paros
Port of Parikia
The port of Parikia, which we arrived a couple of hours ago in the Naxos to Paros ferry, is what we could say the nerve center of the city, since in addition to being in place where all visitors arrive, it is also the liveliest and busiest place in the town, which highlights the windmill roundabout, which is usually one of the references of Parikia.
Port of Parikia promenade
Old Town
The old quarter of Parikia is probably the best known place in the city, in addition to being the one you will step on most occasions and it is that as we said before that it seemed that everything started in the port, it is in the old neighborhood where everything ends up being .
If you start your tour in the port, the first thing you will find will be the main square, known as Plateia Mavrogenous, from where a somewhat wider street leaves, which to the left will take you to Livadia, which is Parikia beach and to the right It will take you fully into the old neighborhood.
As in other historical centers, in Parikia it is best to forget the map and walk the streets surrounded by charming places and white houses such as lime, adorned with flowers, among which the ubiquitous bugamvillas stand out.
What to see in Parikia
After getting lost in its streets and sitting down to enjoy the life pass in any of its many terraces, we advise you to go to Ágora Street, if you have not passed through it, to discover what they call the Parikia shopping street and that over the years and thanks to tourism it has become the main commercial artery from the city.
Parikia
Parikia
Kastro
Known as the Parikia castle, this is one of the points from which to enjoy the sunset, if you prefer to escape from the promenade, which is where locals and tourists usually concentrate.
Although little is preserved today, we are sure that the walk through the neighborhood I travel will end up taking you here.
Kastro
Panagia Ekatondapyliani
Considered as one of the most incredible churches in this area of Greece, Panagia Ekatondapyliani is one of the visits you cannot miss in Parikia. Keep in mind that the schedule is from 7:30 to 21:30 from April to September and from 8 to 13 and 16 to 21 the rest of the year and you will be able to know the three temples that make up this church, Agios Nikolaos, the church of Nuestra Lady and the Baptistery.
Panagia Ekatondapyliani
Livadia Beach and Parikia Beach
In Parikia there are a couple of beaches where you can enjoy a relaxing day, which you can reach perfectly on foot. The first is known as "Parikia beach" and is the one located on the left hand side of the port of the town, from where you can enjoy an unforgettable sunset.
Parikia Beaches
The second of the beaches is Livadia, located on the right hand side of the port and a little further than the first of the town, although perfectly accessible on foot.
Sunset at Parikia Beach
Day 23 to 26: What to see in Paros
