The island produces high quality olive oil, potatoes, wine, vegetables, fruit and cereals. Various agricultural products are cultivated on terraces on the slopes of the hills and on a number of plains. The wetlands of Paros make their own contribution of natural beauty to the landscape, enrich its flora and offer a vital biotope for migratory birds, which gather in Kolymbithres near Naoussa, Santa Maria, Molos, Chryssi Akti (Golden Beach), Alyki, Kambos and Livadia near Paroikia. The vegetation in Paros is dominated by salt cedar trees, cypress, pine and locust trees, araucarias, grape vines, fig and olive trees. On the plains there are various juniper and pistacia species, cedars, heather, etc., while on the semi mountainous and mountainous areas one can also find sage, oregano, fennel, rosemary, cyclamens (primroses) and anemones (buttercups). The island has a rich flora: on the seashores there is the lily of the sea, the amaranth, various other weeds and sea fennel. During August, for about 20-30 days, the summer heat is abated by the 'meltemia', northerly winds reaching highs of 5-7 on the Beaufort scale during the day, and slowing down during the night. Average temperature is about 18 degrees Celcius, but from May up to September it is considerably higher. The climate of the island is typical of the Cyclades: temperate, dry, with mild winters and little rain. On its northern part they form the large bay of Naoussa, one of the most picturesque harbours in the Aegean. Some of the shores of Paros form beautiful beaches (mainly on its eastern part) and natural little harbours, and some are rocky and steep. The geographical position of Paros in the center of the Aegean, the crossroads of the sea routes connecting mainland Greece with the islands of the Archipelago, the Asian Minor coast and the wider Mediterranean, has been through the centuries at the root of the island's development. The local population of the island, according to the latest census, comes to 14,000 inhabitants, and the number of annual visitors exceeds 200,000. It has an area of 194.46 sq.kms and a coastline of 118,50 kms. Paros is the third largest island of the Cyclades, situated west of Naxos, from which it is separated by a narrow strait of about 3 miles, while the distance from Piraeus is 90 nautical miles. On its land, one of the largest shrines to Apollo and Artemis used to exist as well as to Hestia, the elder goddess of the Greek pantheon.Īn absolute memory-making activity, the Paros and Small Cyclades sailing trip is a must of your visit to the Cyclades.ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | DEUTSCH | ITALIANO | РУССКИЙ | ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ The uninhabited island of Despotiko keeps a big secret. On your way back to your base late in the afternoon, either sail around the lacy coastline of south Naxos or have the chance to visit the coasts of Antiparos and Despotiko. In the meanwhile, your dedicated crew has prepared for you a delicious lunch made out of local fresh ingredients for you to enjoy onboard. Swim in secluded beaches and coves as you are making one stop after another. Head to the small islands of Schinoussa or Koufonisia and see for yourselves why those little islands are rightfully called a little piece of paradise. Admire the marine wildlife flooding the steel remains of the plane in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. On the go to Iraklia, this unspoiled wild island, have the chance to dive into its waters and snorkel around a plane wreck of WWII. Meet the crew of your trip at the beach of Piso Livadi and set on a full-day sailing experience that will take you to some of the most iconic Cycladic destinations the region has to offer.
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