Paros
Greece
Best Season
May - Jun, Sep - Oct
Hotels
2 Properties
Activities
4 Things to Do
Best Value
Overview
Paros is a gem of the Cyclades archipelago that has rapidly earned its reputation as the 'next Santorini' -- offering the same whitewashed villages, crystalline Aegean waters, and golden sunsets, but with a more authentic Greek island atmosphere and significantly fewer crowds.
For points travelers, the Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort (Marriott Bonvoy) brought a high-end bookable-on-points option to the island. While the points hotel selection is more limited, the value proposition is compelling -- cash rates soar during peak summer months while points costs remain more stable.
Beyond the beaches, Paros enchants with its charming villages of Naoussa and Parikia, excellent windsurfing conditions, traditional tavernas serving fresh-caught seafood, and a burgeoning foodie scene.
Best Time to Visit
May - Jun, Sep - Oct (Recommended)
The shoulder seasons of May-June and September-October offer the best combination of warm weather (25-30°C), swimmable seas, and manageable crowds. July and August are peak season. The island largely shuts down from November through April.
Top Hotels on Points
The best hotels in Paros you can book with loyalty points, ranked by CPP value.
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Things to Do in Paros
Wander the charming fishing village of Naoussa with its half-submerged Venetian fortress, whitewashed alleys, and waterfront tavernas.
Free
Swim at the famous beach of sculpted granite boulders forming natural pools and hidden coves.
Free
Ferry to tiny Antiparos to explore a 45-million-year-old stalactite cave descending 100 meters underground.
$8
Sail the crystal-clear Aegean between Paros, Antiparos, and Despotiko with swimming stops and a seafood lunch.
$120
Getting There
Flights & Transfers
Paros has a small airport (PAS) with seasonal domestic flights from Athens (35 min). Most travelers fly into Athens (ATH) and take a high-speed ferry from Piraeus port (3-4 hours). Ferries also connect Paros to Santorini (2h), Mykonos (50 min), and Naxos (30 min).
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