Advantages: Grand Central Station Disadvantages: Crowded in July and August
...hub of Greek Island ferries, Paros has a laid back attitude, outside of the high season of July and August. We did some island hopping at the beginning of June and were pleasantly surprised at how much Paros has to offer.
Originally we only planned to stay overnight, en route to one of the more famous islands in the Cyclades, but I ended up staying for 5 days.
We landed in Paros Town / also known as Paraika and followed the first person who offered ... ...of the old part of Paros and be so close to my own place. There is an internet cafe, nearby, Cyber Cookies which offered free access, with anything from the menu. I enjoyed their crepes and smoothies, so that was a good deal all around.
I took a bunch of books to read, and was able to swap them at The Beachcomber for other books/credit against better books, etc. plus they help with stray kittens, so it is a good cause. They are located in Market ...
Reynarda 15.06.2003 (26.11.2003)
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Advantages: friendly , hot , Disadvantages: transfer times
My experiance of paros was a mixed bag,
We booked the holiday on line and looked forward to the trip making plans etc etc you have all been there the dream before you go on holiday in most cases outshines the holiday.
Myself my wife and four young children flew from gatwick to Athens to be collected at Athens airport by a taxi to be taken to the port of piraus ,the flights were on time and the taxi was waiting great i thought this is going to be ... ...seating was at a premium Paros was in sight .
The tranfer off the ferry was quick and we were taken to our apartment in the old town within half an hour , but the toll on the children not to mention my wife and i was sheer exhaustion, it took two days for us all to recover .The island itself is scenic and very friendly there is not alot to do for young children only the beach the rest of the time is sitting in bars and restaraunts i think Paros ...
showerforms 30.08.2004
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