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The port
and the marina

Naoussa is a well-known traditional fishing village, with the largest fishing fleet in the Cyclades. Dozens of fishing boats dock in its picturesque port, while the cosmopolitan marina accommodates numerous tourist boats from all corners of the world.

The port area beckons visitors to admire the so-called Kastelli. It is a castle of Venetian origin, which is well preserved to this day, and together with the nearby church of Agios Nikolaos, which is built by the water, they constitute one of the most distinctive viewpoints of Naoussa.

A taste of…

Paros

Naoussa is the place where one can get a taste of Paros at its most authentic. Traditional fish taverns, as well as restaurants with more sophisticated options, are located by the water and around the picturesque square – a hallmark of Cycladic architecture. Kakavia, crispy zucchini fritters and tomato fritters, chickpea soup, xinomyzithra cheese and ladotyri, spoon sweets, rafiolia, myzithra cheese pies and skaltsounia, accompanied by the aromatic souma, provide for a versatile menu with a combination of flavours that will satisfy even the most demanding palates!

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Environmental Park

A visit to the Environmental & Cultural Park of Paros in the area is worth adding to your travel bucket list. It is a theme park of unique geological and historical interest that spans an 800 acres peninsula. Many events take place in the Park throughout the summer, while nature on the island of Paros reveals its charm all year round.

Fairs & Festivals

As is true from one end of the Aegean to the other, Naoussa in the summer is full of music, dances and festivals! The fish festival is held here on the first Sunday of July, a custom that has been around since the 70's. Another famous local festival takes place on August 23rd to celebrate the Apodosis of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.

Journey through time

Apart from the imposing Kastelli, there are many other significant monuments in Naoussa, which will take visitors on a journey through time. From the ancient settlements that one cannot but admire on the Koukounaria hill, to the Early-Cycladic cemetery (Plastiras), there are plenty and atmospheric encounters with history.

Dive in the … dream

The wider area of Naoussa offers a multitude of beaches for every taste. Among them, Piperi and Piperaki, Monastiri, Kolymbithres, Santa Maria, and Lageri stand out.

Pilgrimages

Naoussa also offers numerous religious attractions. In the wider area, there is the monastery of Ai-Yiannis Detis, the monastery of Agios Athanasios, as well as the medieval church of Agios Georgios. The elaborate iconostases, the impressive frescoes and the scenic locations, cultivate a sense of reverence which hardly leaves anyone unmoved.

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