The district from Marpissa to Drios is maybe the most beautiful in Paros , with picturesque villages and fishing ports, exquisite sandy beaches, interesting sights, warm island hospitality and modern tourist facilities.

Famous worldwide to fans water sports, especially windsurfing, it also offers a variety of vacation possibilities for every taste. But let us introduce you to this luminous and fascinating land, and then set out to discover by yourself how many more surprises it holds.

At the distances of 17 Km. from Parikia you arrive to Marpissa the largest village of this district, with full tourist amenities. Built on low hill near to the coast,it sparkles with its traditional whitewashed houses, windmills, narrow lanes, and many old churches lovingly preserved by the priest.

To the east rises the hill of Kefalos, with the ruins of the 15 th century Venetian castle and the 16 th century monastery of St. Antonios, with remarkable icon screen. It is a pleasant 20 minute walk up the hill, and the view from the top is truly breathtaking.

Less than 1 Km. away, Piso Livadi on the coast is a picturesque fishing port and well equipped resort, with a sparkling tree-lined beach, and plenty of fresh fish. The small port of Piso Livadi is linked by boats to Naxos , Mykonos , Santorini and other islands, offering the opportunity of various short excursions and cruises.

Nearby, the long beach of Logaras, awarded with a blue flag, is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, spear-fishing and other water sports, with every amenity for your stay.

A little further lies the Pounda, another famous sandy beach. And next come two of the best water sports beaches in Paros , Tserdakia or Nea Chrissi Akti ( New Golden Beach ), where the annual P.W.A. World cup took place, and the longer Chrissi Akti ( Golden Beach ), both with blue flags and excellent facilities. Further south lies Drios, with luxuriant vegetation and abundant spring waters, a picturesque village with lovely beaches and inland places fro pleasurable walks, attracting many visitors year after year. A sight to be seen here are the ancient trenches carved in the seashore rocks, to haul up the boats for repair or sheltering.

At an altitude of 400 m. over the Drios towers the monastery of St. George , while on the slope south of the monastery lies the cave of Kalpakis , with stalactites and stalagmites, used as a dwelling during prehistoric times. And moreover, Pyrgaki with the remains of a prehistoric settlement on a promontory east of Drios.

Throughout the area there are hotels, apartments, rooms to rent , restaurants, tavernas, ouzeries, cocktail and music bars, all kinds of shops for your souvenirs and everyday needs, installations for water sports (windsurfing, scuba diving, kite surfing, etc.) and other activities, car and motorbike hire offices and travel agencies for every information or assistance you may need.

The area is also very well connected by public transport to the airport (just 10Km. from Drios) and the port of Parikia. And , of course, from here you can conveniently arrange your excursions to any other place in Paros , to Antiparos , to Naxos and other nearby islans, since the area is ideally placed. Besides its natural beauties, however our district holds many more unforgettable experiences for you, like the traditional local feasts. On Good Friday, Marpissa hosts the representation of the Lord's Passion, and on Easter Sunday the feast of Love unites all the inhabitans and friends of the area around the traditional roast lamb, local wine and island music and dances.

Other feasts are those of Ascension Day at Piso Livadi, with seafood, wine and raki, where the local boys and girls don their traditional costumes, of St. John in late June, with the “burning of May” and satirical songs, and the Transfiguration (6 th August) in Marpissa, with various cultural activities.

Our area has everything it takes to offer you an unforgettable stay, either you are a sports fan of not. The choice is yours, and our wish is to give you the same warm welcome year after year!