Paros at a Glance
Paros is a very popular island with many nice beaches. It has a large Cycladic capital/port, with characteristic labyrinthine streets, the lovely old walls of its Venetian castle, the stunning Byzantine church of Panayia Ekatondapiliani (Virgin of One Hundred Gates), and a vibrant nightlife, with many bars, cafes and tavernas.
The inland valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudhes), where beautiful Jersey moths breed is a major tourist attraction; there are several monasteries and a nunnery to visit. The island landscape is gentle and rolling, with nice walking paths and some fine villages, the picturesque second port of Naoussa, which has a big summer Wine Festival, and many good beaches, some of which are famed surfing destinations.
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