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ESCAPE_ Paros












                                    From active volcano hikes and grammable beach-hopping to

                                 precious antiquities and elegant viticulture experiences, Santorini
                                  is a fascinating destination that offers a wealth of attractions and

                                            experiences. The question is: Where to start?





























































                    in Greece, its origins stretching back to the 4th   marriage of sea and soil, a symphony of flavours drawn   Wandering through
                    century. Naoussa, beyond its famed Venetian castle   from the salt of the Aegean and the rugged fertility   Paros’ narrow stone-
                    and fishing harbour, offers another historical gem:   of its land. Start with the cheeses—graviera, nutty   paved paths at dawn is
                                                                                                                     pure serenity. The crisp
                    the Wine Museum, where generations of winemaking   and rich; mizithra, soft and fresh; ladotyri, aged in   morning air carries                                                          Not every path in Paros leads to a beach. Some, like this one,
                    unfold through artifacts and tastings of Paros’ finest   olive oil for a depth of flavour that lingers on the   the scent of blooming
                    vintages. And in the village of Aliki, the Folklore   tongue. Pair them with hunks of freshly baked bread   jasmine, while the                                                         guide you into the everyday rhythm of village life — where herbs
                    Museum offers a glimpse into the daily lives of islanders   from Ysterni’s wood-fired ovens, drizzled with golden   sun gently illuminates
                                                                                                                     whitewashed houses
                    from centuries past, preserving traditions that still   local honey or spread with tangy caper paste. Then,   with quaint courtyards,                                                  grow on windowsills, paint peels with pride, and neighbors greet
                    shape Parian culture today.                      the seafood: octopus, grilled to smoky perfection and   offering a peaceful                                                             each other across courtyards. It’s not the view you came for,
             Astonishingly                                           drizzled with a caper sauce that tastes like the very   escape into the island’s
             beautiful at any                                                                                        timeless charm.                                                                                         but the one you’ll remember.
             time of the year, the   A TASTE OF PAROS                essence of the island. Squid, stuffed with rice and
                    To know a place, you must taste it. And Paros serves
             island of Santorini,                                    fresh herbs, its briny sweetness balanced by the bite
                    up its soul in every bite. The island’s cuisine is a
             the southernmost                                        of lemon. Chickpeas slow-cooked in clay pots until
             in the popular
             Cyclades islands in
             the Aegean, is truly
             a sight to behold.



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