Paros Island Attractions: What to See & Experience from Avant Mar

Paros combines Cycladic architecture, layered history and refined island living within short driving distances.
Staying at Avant Mar places you:

• Directly on Piperi Beach
• 300 metres from Naoussa’s central square
• 10 minutes from Kolymbithres Beach
• 20 minutes from Parikia
• 25 minutes from Pounta Port (for Antiparos)

Everything is accessible — without compromising privacy or calm.
 

When visitors search for the best area to stay in Paros, Naoussa consistently ranks first.
From Avant Mar, it takes less than five minutes to reach the old fishing harbour. The setting includes:

• Venetian-era harbour fortifications
• Marble-paved alleys
• Independent boutiques and galleries
• A lively evening atmosphere during summer

After exploring, guests return directly to the calm of Piperi Beach or dine at Matsuhisa Paros, located within the hotel. No transport required.




 

Kolymbithres is one of the most photographed beaches in Paros.
Located approximately 3 kilometres from Avant Mar (10 minutes by car), it is known for:

• Smooth granite rock formations shaped by wind and sea
• Naturally divided coves
• Shallow, calm water

Guests may arrange private transfers or boat access through the Avant Mar concierge.
Alternatively, Piperi Beach — directly in front of the hotel — offers immediate sea access without leaving the property.




 

Parikia, the island’s capital, is located on the west coast of Paros.
Its key landmark is Panagia Ekatontapiliani, dating from the 4th century — one of the oldest preserved churches in Greece.
Nearby, visitors can explore:

• The Frankish Castle (Kastro)
• Narrow Cycladic alleys
• Archaeological sites
• Harbour views

A half-day visit can easily be arranged through Avant Mar, with return to Piperi Beach by late afternoon.




 

Built amphitheatrically in the hills, Lefkes offers a different perspective of the island.
Located 25 minutes from Naoussa, it features:

• Elevated views across Paros and towards Naxos
• The 19th-century Church of Agia Triada
• Stone pathways once connecting ancient settlements

It is noticeably quieter than the coast — ideal for a slower pace before returning to the seafront setting of Avant Mar.

 

From Pounta Port (25 minutes from the hotel), ferries depart regularly to Antiparos.
The island is known for:

• The Cave of Antiparos, with vertical chambers of stalactites
• Clear-water swimming spots
• Low-density summer residences

Avant Mar’s concierge can arrange:

• Private yacht charters
• Guided cave visits
• Tailored island-hopping routes

Total travel time from hotel to Antiparos town: approximately 60–75 minutes.




 

Located 15 minutes from Naoussa, near Agios Arsenios Monastery, the Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) is best visited between June and September.
During summer, thousands of Jersey tiger moths gather in the shaded valley.
It is a short walking route and provides a cooler inland alternative before returning to the coastline.




 

In Parikia, the Archaeological Museum of Paros presents artefacts from the Neolithic to the Roman period.
Parian marble, quarried locally, was used in some of the most significant sculptures of antiquity.
The museum visit typically requires around one hour and complements the nearby church and castle.

After exploring Paros, returning to Avant Mar means:

• Direct beach access on Piperi
• Walking distance to Naoussa harbour
• On-site dining at Matsuhisa Paros
• Sea-facing pool and sun loungers
• Concierge-arranged cultural and sea experiences

The location removes logistical friction.
You explore the island — and return within minutes.