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Caption: PAROS Overlooked isle of Aegean Greece
Caption: It isn’t a rock star among Greek islands. It doesn’t have the glam-chic scene of Mykonos, nor the breathtaking landscape of Santorini or the unthinkably deep history of Delos. Paros does have something, however, that the others don’t.
A little bit of everything.
And a fraction of the tourists.
What follows is a glimpse at a Greek isle with a range of wonders that’s often overlooked in favor of more glamorous neighbors.
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Caption: Naousa, Paros
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Caption: Church of Panaya of Ekatontapiliani in Paros.
Caption: Paros is the main city on the island of Paros and the largest port. During the high season, visitors seeking beaches and waterfront nightlife catch the bus or a cab over to the village of Naousa. The town also is home to the island’s largest winemaker, Moraitis Winery.
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Caption: Moraitis
Winery,
Naousa
Caption: Among the common delicacies of the Cyclades are saganaki (fried cheese) and fried sardines. Meals tend to be more about the snackable foods.
And wine.
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Caption: Paros
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Caption: Paros
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Caption: Paroikia Frankish
Castle, Paros
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Caption: Paros
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Caption: Shopping in Paros
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Caption: Paros
Caption: Most of the sea ferries that connect the islands stop at Paros first. There’s also regular ferry service several times a day to the nearby neighboring
island of Antiparos.
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