Tag: Parikia

Greece has many beaches that look exotic and some of them are in the Cyclades. Such a beach is located on the edge of Paros and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Of course we're talking about Santa Maria Beach in Paros. A sandy beach full of life that captures your heart from the first moment you're there! Paros is known for its quality and cosmopolitan holidays and Santa Maria is one of the most important proofs of all these. The sights, good food, and nightlife are just a few ...

Wherever you go in the Cyclades Islands (an island complex in the Aegean Sea), you certainly won't leave either untouched or complaining. It's the aura and energy of these islands, big and small, that draws you like a magnet to come back every year and explore new places. Some of them, however, will steal your heart away. One of them is Paros island and more specifically Parikia which is its capital.The port that is in the heart of the Aegean Sea, that wins you over from the first moment you ...

In every corner of Greece, you will find churches, monasteries and smaller or larger temples. In islands or mountain villages especially, many churches have been founded in honour of the Virgin Mary. Paros, surely, has one of the most impressive ones. The church with the... 100 doors. Panagia Ekatontapyliani. The legend of the 99 obvious gates and the 1 that is hidden It is one of the oldest but also best preserved Christian temples. In addition to Ekatontapyliani, you'll hear it also called Katapoliani. But how did she get her ...