Parikia
Sign in to save__NOTOC__ Parikia (Greek: Παροικία) is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.
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- Instance of
- town
- Country
- Greece
- Population
- 3146
- Official website
- www.paros.gr
- Image
- Paros Parikia 02.jpg
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- Parikia
- native label
- Παροικιά
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__NOTOC__ Parikia (Greek: Παροικία) is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.
Parikia is found on the western side of the island and has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Parikia” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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