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Hikes & Walks on Paros
An 11 km hike with a touch of hiking, going along the bay of Kolimbithres, into the Aghios Ioannis Detis environmental park and Cape Korakas. A Mycenean fort, unique rock formations, beaches and great views to the bay of Naoussa and the whole of the island’s northern coast.
Level: Easy
Longer or shorter (9-13km), easy walks or rewarding hikes, the broader Lefkes and Marpissa valley has it all; island nature at its purest, countryside beauty of old and traditional village charm- even a beach-ending walk!
Level: Easy
A 10km, 4h- long hike, from medieval capital Lefkes to the quiet seaside village of Dryos after traversing the highlands and valleys of central and SE Paros, offering some of the prettiest mountain landscapes on the island and sweeping views. Mixed terrain, incl. the most well-preserved and picturesque stone-paved trail on the island in the valley of Langada. With a great “Taste of Paros” picnic with local food & wine in the shade of old olive trees!
Level: Moderate
A relaxed 7 km circular coastal walk for perfect sea views, dips in some of the island’s finest beaches, with an unforgettable ‘Taste of Paros’ picnic and return by bus to Alyki for more options… Great as a morning or sunset hike!
Level: Easy
An 9.5 km circular hike up on the heights N of Paros town and Telegrafos hill & alongside Parikia bay coastline, featuring ancient cult ruins, old footpaths, some rougher trails and impressive views over rugged shores and rocky hills. Great as a sunset walk too!
Level: Moderate
A 6-km circular hike in rural Marathi, including visits to the site of the Paros ancient marble quarries and the 17th c. fortified Aghios Minas monastery. Countryside walking and easy caving exploration in the Caves of the Nymphs & Pan, in search of ancient mining remains… and a last vein of the famous translucent ‘Parian Stone’ .
Level: Easy
A fascinating, 10 or 13 km hike in the rural countryside of the south, from quaint Angeria to the serene valleys of Kamari & Aneratza and up the hill on ancient footpath to Ai-Giorgis chapel for great views & wine picnic!
Level: Moderate
A distinctive inland hike from Parikia mostly on old, forgotten hillside footpaths, passing by unspoilt rural landscapes en route to Thapsana Monastery on the mountains before descending to the valley of Vounia and Marathi. Includes an exploration of the ancient marble quarries’ site and a visit to the 16th c. Aghios Minas monastery – Can be extended to a 6h circular tour.Level: Moderate
A relatively mild, coastal walk along lace-like coastline, all the way to Piso Livadhi… or up Kefalos Hill and down to quaint Marpissa! Idyllic sea and countryside views or breathtaking, 360° hilltop vistas of the surrounding islands and Paros inland!
Level: Moderate
10 km along the valleys & the hills, from medieval capital Lefkes to the ancient marble quarries at Marathi and the monastery of Agios Minas. Inland & sea views on age-old footpaths in the heart of Paros, exploring nature, tradition and history. Can be extended on Byzantine footpath back to Lefkes (circular route, +4km). Duration 4h/5h, some easy caving included.
Level: Moderate