The best of Paros & Antiparos... at your feet!
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
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
A circular, easy (5km) or challenging (9km) hike around the beautiful northern coast of Antiparos and in Antiparos town, going by secluded beaches and rugged hillsides with magnificent N- NW sea views. May include exploration of islets Kavouras & Diplo, accessible with ‘aqua hiking’. Rocky footpaths, sand… and the sea! Great as a sunset tour!
Level: Easy
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 trip-full of Paros: ‘Drive and Walk’ activity starting with Naoussa port & village tour and continues with Lefkes village tour and an easy hike down the herb-scented Byzantine Way to Prodromos village, for a nice Greek coffee & pastry break. Private tour for up to 6 persons – includes hotel pick-up & transfer
Level: Εasy
A Paros Hikes original: Easy riding on the coastline along the Paros-Antiparos strait and on quiet countryside roads of SW Paros, to explore on foot – and possibly swim in – some of the prettiest sandy beaches & seascapes on the island – great as a sunset tour!
Level: Εasy
A Paros Hikes original: Riding along the scenic coastline, hiking to a prehistoric acropolis, visiting a beach with sculpted granite boulders, and exploring a remote rugged peninsula with small monastery & old lighthouse for fantastic ocean views! Can include swimming & picnic – Longer version available with Naoussa port & village tour.
Level: Εasy