Flight

✈️ Option 1: Quick Domestic Flight

From Athens, it’s about a 40-minute flight to Paros. Airlines include Aegean and Sky Express. This is the simplest and fastest option.

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🚢 Option 2: Ferry (Very Greek, Very Common)

You can take a ferry from: Athens (Rafina or Piraeus, 2-4 hours) Mykonos (45–90 minutes) Naxos (30–45 minutes) Santorini (2–3 hours) If you fly into Mykonos or Santorini from London, the ferry into Paros is much shorter than it would be from Athens. For those who have never taken the Greek ferries before, you’ll book an assigned seat (similar to airplane-style seating), but you’re free to walk around once onboard. There are outdoor decks, cafés serving coffee and wine/beer, air conditioning, restrooms, and usually WiFi. Boarding can look and feel a little chaotic at first – luggage everywhere, lots of movement – but it moves quickly and is generally very organised once you’re on. We recommend using the Ferryhopper app to book tickets (Seajets is an option too) and reserving early, as September is still a busy travel season for Greece. All ferries arrive into Parikia Port.

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🏡 Where To Stay

While the wedding venue is near Golden Beach, we’re recommending that most guests stay in Naoussa or Parikia so we can all be near each other throughout the weekend. That said, Paros is a small island, so wherever you choose to stay won’t be an issue. Naoussa is especially charming and walkable — full of great restaurants, bars, and little harbor spots. It has a lovely buzz without feeling overwhelming. The venue is about 15–20 minutes away by car. If you’d prefer something quieter and more beachfront, Golden Beach and Drios are beautiful options — just keep in mind you’ll likely want to rent a car or scooter to get around easily.

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🚗 Getting Around

Paros is easy to navigate, but you’ll likely want some kind of transport unless you’re staying right in Naoussa and plan to stay local. Renting a Car Best if you’re staying outside Naoussa, traveling with children, or want flexibility to explore beaches. We recommend booking in advance for September. Reliable companies at the port include: Hertz Aegean Car Rental Notos Rent a Car Paros Drive ParosGo ⸻ Scooters & ATVs Very common and easy to rent throughout Naoussa and Parikia. Often available on the spot with day rates. Scooters are great for couples; ATVs are slightly more stable if preferred. Please be safe out there and only use these options if you're comfortable doing so - and wear a helmet! ⸻ Public Buses Paros has a surprisingly good bus network connecting Naoussa, Parikia, Golden Beach, Piso Livadi, and major beaches. Tickets usually cost €2–€4 and run frequently during summer. ⸻ Taxis Taxis are limited, especially at night. Hotels can arrange transfers, though these are more expensive. There is no Uber on the island. Wedding day transportation will be arranged to and from the main hub (likely Naoussa), so no one needs to worry about getting to or from the venue that evening.