Of Interest on Paros ...

Parian Marble The marble from Paros, lychnite, is startlingly white and was sought after during the classical age of Greece. Praxiteles' beautiful statue of Hermes which can be seen at the Archaeological Museum in Olympia, and the Venus de Milo were sculpted from Parian marble ...

Panagia Ekatontapyliani On the west side of the town of Paroikia, you'll find the church that has been in continuous use for the longest time in Greece and an impressive Byzantine monument. The Panagia Egatontapyliani lies behind fortified walls, and is the only church in Parikia that is not white ...

History of Paros Paros was the leader of the Arcadians, who visited the island in the 10th century BC. Before this, the island was inhabited by the Minoans of Crete, who used it as a naval base. After the Arcadians, the island was inhabited by the Ionians ...

Butterfly Valley, Paros A short distance, about 8 km., south of Parikia, is the Butterfly Valley, or Petaloudes. In the summer months, from May to August, the trees in the lush green valley are covered by clouds of Jersey Tiger moths. The trees look like they are dancing ...