Situated close to Anogia village, on the Nida plateau of Mt Psiloritis, this cave used to be a prestigious ancient religious centre, associated with the myth of god Zeus, who was said to have been raised here.
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Moni Arkadiou
A symbol of freedom and heroism, it is a landmark site of great historical, architectural and religious importance in Crete.
Rethymno Town highlights
Begin with a walk along the coastal road, filled with palm trees, move to the old town, where you can see the Rimondi Fountain, Porta Guora, Loggia, Neratzes Mosque, the Historical and Folklore Museum and many more sites.
The island is famous for its wonderful wines (labeled PDO=Protected Designation of Origin)
You can also try “souma” (the local type of Greek alcohol drink tsipouro).
Time for action
Paros offers quality facilities to practice windsurfing, kite surfing, diving, horse riding and trekking.
Valley of the Butterflies (gr. Petaloudes)
Smaller than the famous one in Rhodes, this lush green habitat is a shelter for Tiger moth butterflies, open to visitors.
Pop to the charming island of Antiparos (it’s less than 30 minutes from Parikia port)
Also, visit nearby Naxos (one hour by boat).
Ancient Marble Quarries
Located near Marathi village, this site is literally a history walk in the place where the famous parian marble was extracted from ancient times until the 19th century. The marble was the cornerstone of Paros’ economy for all of this time and also the prime material for many of the most important works of architecture […]
Paros’ ancient highlights
These include the 8th century cemetery near Parikia port, the Dilion (ruins of a 5th c. temple of Delian Apollo) and the Asklipiion (relics of a 4th c. sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, god of medicine).
Lefkes village
One of the most beautiful and unspoiled of all the Greek islands, it is the only mountain settlement in Paros. Picturesque, calm, amphitheatrically built among lush greenery, it preserves its traditional character intact: Cycladic and neoclassical houses, an imposing temple at the top, oil presses and mills. No motor vehicles are allowed. From there, you […]