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Church of Ekatontapliani ("Our Lady
of a Hundred Doors") in Parikia just
200 m from the port. The most imposing church
in the Cyclades and one of the most important
in Greece, approx. 1.600 years old. On the
15th of August its nameday (a public holiday)
is celebrated with a lot of festivities.
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| Actually they are three churches in one,
and legends rank about the fact that only
99 doors have been counted. Archaeological
Museum in Parikia, just behind the Church
of Ekatontapliani A fragment of the 3rd-century
Parian Chronicle is the most important exhibit
- next to many other interesting findings. |
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An amphitheatre in Lefkes,
plus an interesting library.
Butterfly Valley approx. 8 km south of Parikia
A little green oasis full of "butterflies"
(actually moths, but nevertheless impressive &
colourful). Only open a few hours as it is on
private ground. You can take a donkey ride to
get there from the main road.Folkloric Museum
close to the airport nearby Aliki.
Cave of Antiparos with stalactites and stalagmites,
very steep and impressive, up on the mountain
of Antiparos. Takes a ride by bus or car/motorbike
or donkey. Careful on hot days as the busses can
let you wait and there are no toilets nearby (although
you can buy beverages there)! |
Lighthouse behind Monastiri Beach (Naoussa) nice
for people who like to walk!
Monasteries (main)
- Monastery of Longovardas (1638), forbidden for
women
- Monastery of Christ Dasous with the tomb of St.
Arsenios
- Monastery of St. Mary Thapsanon from 1935, built
on ruins of 17th century monastery
- Monastery of St. Antonios |
Festivals:
Orthodox Easter
Ascension Day Piso Livadi
June Day of the Holy Spirit Lefkes
17th July Feast of Agia Marina Antiparos
27th July Feast of Agios Pandeleimon Antiparos
06th August Feast of Saviour's Metamorphosis Marpissa
15th August Feast of Panagia Ekatontapliani (Assumption
Day) Parikia
23rd August Nine Days of Virgin Mary Naoussa
29th August Feast of Agios Ioannis Naoussa &
Lefkes
08th September Feast of Panagia Feneromeni Antiparos
14th September Ypsosi tou Timiou Staurou Aliki
All festivals are celebrated the traditional Greek
way and are an exceptional experience. They usually
include dances, local wine, parades, fireworks etc.! |
There are many nice beaches around the
island, the most famous are:
Agia Irini near Parikia
Parasporos near Parikia
Kolimbithres in Naoussa area.
Santa Maria in Naoussa area
Logaras in our area
Punda Beach in our area
Golden Beach our area
Faragas in Aliki area
Molos Beach in our area
Here are some
more quiet beaches:
Kalogeros in our area,
Mesada in our area
Lolantonis in Drios area
Glyfa in Drios area
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