There are a few ways to get to Naoussa from Parikia, although which one you should opt for depends on how long you plan to visit, and whether you’re planning to explore the rest of Paros or relax in the town. What's more, the price of accommodation, food and drinks are cheaper during the shoulder period - and you’re helping reduce the environmental impact while extending the tourism season to locals.ĭepending on where you’re based on Paros will have a bearing on what the best way is to get to Lefkes. We suggest visiting the Island of Paros between late April - early June, and mid-September - October - otherwise known as the shoulder season.ĭuring this time, the days are still long and the weather and sea are warm, but the crowds are smaller and more manageable, making the island extremely pleasant. Like most of Mediterranean Europe, Paros is prone to the extreme summer heat, and while the mountain villages provide some respite, it can still get super hot in Lefkes, so we’d avoid visiting during midday unless you plan to sit in a taverna as sip beer for hours. Alternatively, early-mid morning is a wonderful time to stroll the streets, however, be warned, most cafes, tavernas, and stores don’t open until around 9 am. The best time to visit Lefkes is during the late afternoon when the town comes alive with locals and tourists, and the timeworn streets are bathed in the glorious summer glow.
Love our photos? They were all edited using our Europe Preset Pack, which you can purchase here! This guide is designed to help you enjoy the best of Lefkes for yourself, whether visiting for an hour or a day. Prodromos, with its jasmine and honeysuckle-lined streets, and the delicious Kallitechniko cafe, is worth a stop for an hour or two, while pretty Marpissa, with its insta-famous pink door and timeless streets, is another must-see on Paros. Popular things to do include walking the ancient Byzantine Road (more on that below), strolling the outrageously beautiful alleys, sipping coffee under the bougainvillaea at Kafénion, enjoying a Greek pastry or four at the historical Stratis bakery, stepping inside the grand Triada church, or simply admiring the view over a delicious meal at Chrisoula.įurther down the road (or path if you’re walking the Byzantine Road)are a few other Paros villages that we feel are worth your time. We visited Lefkes on four separate occasions, enamoured by its bougainvillaea-lined squares, photographic alleys, and sense of calm - time really stands still here, and you can’t help but embrace it. Now, it’s a popular day trip for those wanting to visit a truly traditional Greek village, and this tourism boom has seen prosperity return to the village and an influx in inhabitants keen to regenerate Lefkes to its former glory. Its protected position in inland Paros also led it to become the farming epicentre of the island. At one point, it was even the capital of Paros, and it’s evident today in its grand (and somewhat dilapidated) old buildings. The town was built in the 17th century, a protected enclave from the rampant piracy that plagued the Mediterranean waters during this period. Surrounded by olive groves and pine forests in verdant hills of interior Paros, Lefkes is a quintessentially historic Cycladic village boasting narrow stone laneways, stunning traditional and neo-classical architecture, and delicious tavernas, friendly locals, and that pleasant vibe found only in Greece. Spend more than five minutes in Lefkes village and you’ll soon realise you never want to leave.
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