Greek island hopping during your yacht charter: Paros and Antiparos

Paros is one of the most versatile Greek islands and a perfect destination to visit when you are on your luxury yacht charter in Greece. Whether you are seeking a romantic getaway, a relaxing family vacation, or a lively nightlife scene, Paros has it all. From gorgeous beaches to chic fishing villages, the Greek island of Paros just might win your heart. 

In the ancient world, Paros was famed for its marble quarries. Known as Parian marble, it was one of the world’s finest varieties and brought wealth to the island through trading. Parian marble was used by the ancient Greeks in the construction of some of the famous temples of the ancient world like the Acropolis, the temple of Zeus, and the temple of Apollo. These days, Paros is known mainly for its lovely, unique beaches. The Parian traditional villages, particularly Naoussa and Lefkes, are perfect samples of Cycladic architecture, with whitewashed sugar houses, paved streets and blue-domed churches and deserve your visit. 

Let’s start the day at Kolymbithres Beach. Your captain will drop the anchor near this famous beach on Paros, and the view of its crystal clear waters dotted with fascinating rock formations will instantly take your breath away. The beach of Kolymbithres is one of the most spectacular beaches of Paros and is located in the huge bay of Naoussa, or Plastira Bay. This beach is particularly impressive because of the huge blocks of granite boarding it, sculpted into strange smooth shapes by the sea and the wind over the centuries. Small sandy coves are lining one after another and your captain will know just which one to pick to enjoy your own private bay with your loved ones. Did you know that Kolymbithres means swimming pools? 

 After one last cup of espresso on board, your crew will bring you to shore by tender, where your private driver is waiting for you to show you the beautiful island. 

When you picture a trip to the Greek islands do you imagine a whitewashed town with those distinctive sugar cube buildings? Well, Naoussa is certainly one of the best examples of that. This cosmopolitan fishing village is perched directly on the sea. Naoussa is home to the island’s poshest seafood restaurants, elegant cocktail bars, and trendy shops. The town itself is a labyrinth of narrow white alleys fringed with vibrant bougainvillea just begging for exploration. Walk along the seawall to Venetian Fort that welcomes fishing boats back to port. Kastelli is right by the harbor and is a great spot for pictures. Be careful not to get too wet when crossing the walkway, it is constantly battered by waves! The other great photo spot is where the old buildings abruptly meet the sea – look for the bright pink Linardo café at the end of the harbor and keep walking around the corner. 

At the back of the town, on the east side is the Moraitis winery where you can stop by to taste a flight of local wines before your driver will take you and your loved ones to the next destination of the day.