Travel & Where to Stay

Travel Note

Getting to Paros - Flights

We suggest using Google flights to look for your best flight options. If you put in your origin, and then "Europe" as your destination, you will find the cheapest options for getting to Europe. You can then find even cheaper flights from most European airports to Athens, Santorini, or Mykonos. There aren't any International flights to Paros, Greece. However, Paros (PAS) does have multiple flights a day with Aegean and Olympic Airways from Athens (~40 min. flight). When looking for flights to Paros, make sure you have the correct airport code (PAS). If you just put in "Paros" as the destination, it'll give you flight options to both Santorini and Mykonos as well. Mykonos (45 min. ferry) and Santorini (~1hr 40min to ~3hrs depending on the type of ferry) are also nearby and do have direct International flights from several European cities making them nice stops en route to Paros. AIRPORT CODES: - PAS (Paros) - JMK (Mykonos) - JTR (Santorini) - ATH (Athens) You can take a connecting flight from Athens to Paros, the duration is approx. 30 minutes. The Paros Airport is located 9 kilometers southwest of Parikia, in Voutakos Agkairias. Airport Code: PAS Olympic Air: https://www.olympicair.com/el Aegean Airlines: https://en.aegeanair.com/ SkyExpress https://www.skyexpress.gr/en/flights

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Getting to Paros - Ferry

If you arrive in Athens airport please visit the Athens Airport Website (http://www.aia.gr/traveler/to) and find how to get to the port. Note: In order to catch a ferry to Paros on the same day, it is very important to know when you need to land, otherwise you need to stay somewhere overnight. The ferries to Paros depart from the Port of Piraeus or Rafina in Athens. They also depart from Santorini, Mykonos, & many other Cyclades Islands. Ferries from Athens can often be delayed due to wind, but are more reliable from Santorini and Mykonos. FERRY DURATIONS: - Athens to Paros: ~4hrs - Santorini to Paros: ~1hr. 30min. (speed ferry) to ~3hr. 30min (regular ferry) - Mykonos to Paros: ~45min. Hellenic Seaways https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/ BlueStar Ferries http://www.bluestarferries.com/ Direct Ferries http://www.directferries.co.uk LetsFerry https://www.letsferry.com/ Open seas http://www.openseas.gr/

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Where To Stay

NAOUSA: Our families will be staying at private villas near Naousa, in the northeast area of Paros. We recommend staying near or in Naousa village. The majority of the hotels in the area are boutique hotels and have limited rooms. Booking.com is a great tool for searching for hotels in the area. Below are the hotels that we recommend: BUDGET FRIENDLY: Villa Isabella Peven Suites Akti Resort https://aktiresortparos.gr/ Romantica Suites https://romantica.bedsandhotels.com/ Archipelagos Studios https://archipelagos-studios.gr/ Zoumis Studios http://www.zoumisstudios.com/ Korina ‘studios http://www.corinastudios.com/ Villa Viglakia https://www.paros-viglakia.gr/ Anna’s Studios http://www.annastudios-paros.com/ Madaky Hotel http://www.madaki.gr/hotel/home.php Hotel Manto http://www.hotelmanto.com/en/ Villa Irini http://villairini.com/pages/en/home.php Parian lithos https://parianlithos.com/en/ MIDRANGE: Naoussa Bay Villas Mrs. Armelina by Mr. & Mrs. White Swiss Home http://www.swisshome.gr/index.php Hotel Senia Zefi Hotel & Suites Katerina Mare Hotel Iris Contaratos https://contaratosbeach.gr/ Villa Kelly https://www.villakellyparos.com/ Romantica Suites http://parosromanticasuites.com/contact-location/ Kymo https://www.kymoluxurysuites.gr/ Ambelas Mare https://www.ambelasmare.gr/ Nefeli’s home https://www.nefelishome.com/ LUXURY: Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros (Marriott) Saint Andreas (one of the larger hotels) http://st-andrea.gr/en/ Cove Paros https://coveparos.gr/ Avant Mar avantmar.com Sandaya Luxury Suites https://sandayaparos.com/ Senia https://hotel-senia.com/ Parilion https://pariliohotelparos.com/ Naoussa Bay http://www.naoussabayvillas.gr/?lang=el Hotel Papadakis http://www.hotel-papadakis.gr/index.htm Lilly Residence http://www.lillyresidence.gr/ Kalypso Villas http://www.kalypso.gr/home.htm PAROCKS https://parockshotel.com VILLAS: Upon Request AIRBNB & VRBO: Book quickly!

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Getting Around Athens

Taxi's are the easiest way to get around Athens, and especially back and forth from the airport and port of Piraeus. Our wedding planners recommended using Terry, who is one of the owners of CatTaxi Company. CATTaxi.com.gr Tel: 6982656179 http://www.cattaxi.gr/ Uber does not work well in Greece, however, it's a great tool to use to get a price estimate for what you should negotiate down to for the taxis. Please note: If you are planning to travel to Paros from Athens on the same day, take travel time to the ports into consideration. The travel time from Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port is approximately 1 hour and to Rafina Port is approximately 30 minutes.

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Getting Around Paros

We will provide transportation to official wedding events (i.e. rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception) from certain access points in Naousa. For getting around Paros, there are taxis and buses readily available. However, for freedom and mobility on the island, renting a car or ATV is a good option. While there are plenty of activities in Naousa accessible by foot, Paros has many things to that are a 15-20 minute drive from town. DRIVING TIMES: Ferry terminal to Naousa: ~20 min PAS Airport to Naousa: ~30 min. Public bus: The cheapest option to get around the island, with a well-organized network of buses that connect the main towns, villages, and beaches. The bus station in Parikia is located on the waterfront. During the summer, the bus service runs more frequently to accommodate the influx of visitors. Car or motorbike rental: A flexible option that allows you to explore the island at your own pace and discover smaller roads. However, roads can be busy in July and August, especially around Parikia and Naousa, and parking can be difficult to find. ATV: A great way to explore the island off-road and find your own beaches. Scooter rental: A good option for discovering the island, but traffic can be intense around Paraikia and Naoussa. Private transfer: A way to get around Paros. Ferry: A way to island hop between the Cyclades. Some recommend pre-booking ferry tickets, especially during the high season.

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Getting Around Paros - Rent A Vehicle

We will provide transportation to official wedding events (i.e. rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception) from certain access points in Naousa. The best way to experience the island for the rest of your trip is by car/quad! Uber is not available and taxis generally need to be pre-booked. We strongly recommend renting. Vehicles can be picked up at the airport or seaport or even at your hotel. Below are the few international and local options. If you’re not comfortable with manual transmission make sure you request an automatic! • Budget • Avis • Hertz • Sixt • Lukis Rentals • ML https://www.motorland.gr/ • Spyrou http://www.paros-spirou.com/ Note: Holder of non-European driver’s license should obtain an international drivers permit online www.e-ita.org/Greece/ or by mail to AAA www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html Paros, Airport & Parikia Parking Info Parking is generally free and most accommodations have parking areas, it is also very safe. In Naousa, there are also large parking lots where you can park for a modest fee.

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Getting To/From The Ports

By Taxi- Airport Taxi stand or Uber cost approx. €90 By Metro to Piraeus port only- cost approx. €10 www.metroguides.info/city/athens By Bus to Piraeus or Rafina port cost aprprox. €10 www.athensairportbus.com/en/timetable/x96airporttopiraeusport.html/

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Island Hopping

The blog below provides 5 great itineraries for island hopping around the Cyclades starting from or ending in (or passing through) Paros.