Paros Island offers a wide range of attractions from the stunning scenery, the gold sandy beaches and quaint villages to the historical sites and ecclesiastical marvels.

Most places of interest can be found within the picturesque capital Parikia.

The Church of Ekatontapilliani (hundred gates) stands proudly near Parikia’s port and it is considered the jewel of the island and Christianity’s most treasured monument in all of Greece. It is a place of worship also housing the ecclesiastical museum with heirlooms and ecclesiastical works from the Byzantine Era. The Frankish castle was built in the 13th century under the Venetian rule and was composed by several structures such as Archaic and classical temples.

The ancient cemetery in Parikia dating back to the 3rd century BC as well as the sanctuary of the God of Medicine Asklipios, the Delion sanctuary, place of worship of the God Apollo and the church of Agios Konstantinos with the distinctive post-Byzantine icons are also worth visiting. In the impressive monastery of Loggovardas visitors can find many remarkable hagiographies and icons. The magnificent, rich archeological museum, the Byzantine museum in Parikia and the three post-Byzantine churches on the way to Naoussa build with marbles from ancient temples are in addition places of significant historical interest.

The scenic fishing village of Naoussa offers a quiet atmosphere where travelers can relax by the beach at one of the many traditional taverns and cafes or take a stroll to the Venetian castle build in the 15th century and the picturesque church of Agios Nikolaos, protector of the fishing boats and fishermen. The ancient marble quarry famous for the excellent white Parian marble is located in Marathi, a small village in the center of Paros. The monastery of Agios Antonios and the remains of a 15th century castle can be found on Kefalos Hill in the traditional village of Marpissa offering the most splendid panoramic views.

The Butterfly valley in Psychopiana is set in the most beautiful landscape in all of Paros with lush beautiful gardens, running waters and hundreds of colorful butterflies. The ancient shipyard in Drios, the ruins of Mycenaean acropolis in Kolymbithres (also known as Koukounaries and considered to be the twelfth magnet of the earth), the church of Agia Triada and the monastery of Agios Ioannis Kaparos in Lefkes are also some of the island’s most interesting sights and tourist attractions. The chapel of Agios Georgios Thalassitis in Logaras and the Skorpios Folklore museum in Aliki are also places of historical and cultural importance.