German travel media are highlighting the diversity of experiences offered by Paros, praising its landscapes, traditional villages and beaches while presenting the Cycladic island as a destination suitable throughout the year, particularly in autumn.
According to the Municipality of Paros, travel magazine Urlaubsguru has included Paros among its list of the 21 most beautiful Greek islands, noting that few places in the world can match Greece’s beauty.
The publication describes Paros as an ideal destination for sunny Greek holidays, combining quiet villages, good food and secluded beaches. It also highlights the island’s wide range of sea-view accommodation and recommends visiting between May and October, particularly for travellers seeking a relaxing holiday.
Urlaubsguru has also published a dedicated guide to Paros, arguing that the island can compete with — and potentially surpass — established Greek destinations such as Crete, Corfu and Rhodes.
The guide points to Paros’ hot, dry summers as a major attraction, while its mild winters help draw visitors towards the end of the traditional tourist season.
The publication presents Paros as an island that can appeal to almost every type of traveller. It highlights its numerous sandy beaches, churches, chapels and monasteries, as well as the Valley of the Butterflies and the island’s traditional Cycladic landscape of whitewashed houses, colourful flowers and balconies.
Among the religious sites, the guide recommends the Monastery of Longovarda and the Monastery of Christ of the Forest, while describing the island’s villages and beaches as particularly distinctive.
Parikia, Naousa and Lefkes
The German travel publication recommends visitors explore Parikia, Naousa and Lefkes.
It describes Parikia as an essential stop for anyone exploring Paros, highlighting its attractive waterfront and mountainous backdrop.
The guide notes that restaurants, cafés and nightlife dominate the southern part of the town, while the northern area offers accommodation and Parikia’s main beach.
The port also plays an important role as one of the largest in the Cyclades, providing numerous ferry connections to neighbouring islands. Near the port, visitors can explore the charming old town and its famous market.
The publication particularly highlights the Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, describing it as one of the most impressive churches visitors can see in Greece. It singles out the church’s marble baptismal font and also recommends the Venetian Castle, which it says gives visitors the feeling of travelling back in time.
Naousa, meanwhile, ranks as the island’s second-largest and second-most important town, according to the guide. Although growing numbers of tourists continue to discover it, the publication says the town retains its authentic character.
It describes Naousa’s fishing harbour as one of the most beautiful in Greece and points to the area’s beaches, water sports, concerts and beach parties as attractions contributing to its growing popularity.
The guide reserves particular praise for Lefkes, which it describes as potentially the most beautiful place on Paros because of its peaceful atmosphere.
It also highlights the village’s lush natural environment, noting that its vegetation remains remarkably green even during the summer. Olive trees, traditional homes and the village’s slower pace of life add to what the publication describes as an idyllic, almost fairytale-like setting.
The guide also draws attention to traditional crafts and village life, including local women weaving in shops.
Beaches across the island
Urlaubsguru says choosing a beach on Paros can be difficult because of the sheer number of options, with almost every beach offering its own character.
The guide highlights Marcello, Krios, Livadia, Kolymbithres, Monastiri, Santa Maria, Golden Beach, Pounda, Delfini and Lageri among the island’s beaches.
The coverage adds to Paros’ growing profile in the German travel market, presenting the island not simply as a summer destination but as a place offering landscapes, culture, villages, food and beaches across an extended tourist season.
