Naoussa

Paros, Greece

The chic, trendy, upscale 'Mykonos' side of Paros, with a harbour lined with high-end restaurants and boutiques.

Places in Naoussa

Barbarossa Restaurant Known for its 'white napkin party,' where diners wave napkins and dance on tables starting at 10pm.
Naoussa harbour seafood restaurants The harbour is lined with high-end seafood restaurants, cocktail bars, and boutiques.
Naoussa Venetian Castle sunset bars A stunning fortification particularly beautiful at sunset, where you can enjoy a drink with a view.
Naoussa cocktail bars Trendy cocktail bars along the chic, upscale harbour.

Best time to visit: September offers the perfect balance, with the sea like bathwater and the Meltemi winds calmed, and evenings in Naoussa lively but not overwhelming.
Getting around: Paros' towns, including Naoussa, Lefkes, and Parikia, are each walkable; a car or scooter connects them and the island's beaches.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Greek. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
Current trends: Paros continues attracting a more up-scale, luxury-seeking crowd, particularly in Naoussa, with trendy bars and restaurants serving variations on the traditional Greek menu, while the island remains a top spot in the Aegean for wind sports with beginner and pro-friendly beaches along the south coast.

Lefkes — The former medieval capital, a quiet amphitheater-style village with neoclassical buildings and zero car traffic.
Parikia — The main port, a functioning town with open cafes, bakeries, and shops for locals.