Paros Park is a 800.000m² (200 acres) protected peninsula of natural and historical interest, offering various environmental & cultural activities such as: a long network walking trails, an open-air theatre and cinema, various beaches, historical sites (a 100-year old lighthouse, a medieval monastery), a museum, a beach bar/restaurant and a water ski school. Every summer, it runs an Arts Festival with various concerts and shows. The restaurant area is also available for social events hosting.
+30 22840 53573 | Naoussa,Ai Yiannis Detis (Monastiri)
HISA is an accredited study abroad program that offers full semester and year courses in the arts and humanities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Check out their website for the programs currently offered.
+30 6948 516797 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
Travel Services Agency offering car rental with top model cars at competitive prices, private tours and excursions by minibus or boat, and transfers by car, minibus, boat or helicopter. Its areas of activity include the islands of Paros and Antiparos.
+30 22840 26137 | +30 6909 374513 | Parikia, Parikia-Naoussa Road
The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts founded and established in Paros over 40 years ago continues its tradition in offering small-group intensive study in the fine arts. Study abroad programs for university students fall & spring. The center is housed in a restored Neoclassical building in the heart of the Old Town of Parikia, which also operates as an art gallery in the summer.
+30 22840 23287 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
Horse riding activities for children and adults- lessons and trail rides. Also offers horse training, sales and trade and boarding facilities.
Families are welcome to visit Thanassis' place, get close to the animals (cows, sheep etc.) and experience farm life in a small village by the sea.
+30 22840 53403 | +30 6998 413813 | Ambelas
The Folk Dance Group of Naoussa aims to preserve and transmit the local musical tradition. Offers year-long and short-term Greek dancing lessons for children and adults of all nationalities.
+30 22840 52971 | Naoussa
To the Garden is an ecological project designed and built upon applied principles of Permaculture and Sustainability. It offers a series of internships and workshops in a number of arts, crafts and practical skills and also provides idyllic retreat facilities for the Creative Artist, Writer or Scholar.
+30 22840 91524 | +30 6937 300243 | Aliki & Ageria, Kavaleto
Paros Animal Welfare Society has been active on Paros Island since 1995 and became an official body in 1999. It remains the only organization involved with the welfare of animals under human care. PAWS aims to rehome unwanted dogs and help neighborhoods manage their stray cat communities. It also monitors and reports any animal abuse and recommends good practices.
+30 6975 060927 | Tripiti
Fresh, hand-picked and brought to your door: herbs, wild weeds, wild fruits, capers, pickled vegetables, edible bulbs and anything else offered at the nature of Paros. Mr. Christos walks the mountains and the plains of island, picks its edible gifts, washes them and delivers or sends them to you - ready to eat!
+30 22840 23026 | N/A
Painting, drawing and printmaking classes in week-long programs, designed to study practical elements of painting & drawing such as color theory and composition while helping students to develop a personal approach and expression.
+30 22840 25331 | Parikia, Old Town
"Archilochos" is called the Cultural Association, founded in 1976 in Paros, where it exists till now.
+30 22840 22840 | Parikia, Marina
A non-profit organization which treats and rehabilitates wild birds and mammals. Also active in protecting natural wildlife habitats and in encouraging the protection of the fauna. Member of the European Wildlife Rehabilitation Association. The centre is in need of volunteers all year round and offers accommodation.
+30 22840 22931 | +30 6944 741616 | Kamares
Reflexology and Reiki, by Heidi Seibt, Swiss professional practitioner with experience and excellent references. Offers individual treatments. Appointments are possible at your place or at her workspace just outside Parikia.
+30 6942 771779 | Parikia, Elitas
The Paros Municipal Library offers a well-structured collection of Greek books and magazine subscriptions for kids and adults. Also available: some books & magazine titles in various languages. Internet access for members. Guided online searches in other libraries. The library holds the largest collection on books on the Cyclades. Also: an original collection of various videos and recordings on Paros & the Cyclades.
+30 22840 28233 | Parikia, Old Town
Presenting more than a hundred and fifty dancers in nine groups, it offers a broad range of lessons mainly on folk Greek dance for all ages and throughout the year, in various villages. Also runs a theatre group and a music & movement group. Special group courses also on request.
+30 22840 52284 | Naoussa, Periferic, opposite Naoussa highschool
A Retreat and Meditation Center dedicated to the practice of awareness, self-development and well being: daily activities (yoga, meditation, tai-chi etc), massages, workshops and a long-stay program. The Center also runs an original Bar-Restaurant, with the very best of Asian Cuisine, and a lounge Café, with free internet access, live music events and an outstanding view.
+30 22840 28882 | Near Naoussa, in the countryside of Ambelas
Body building, fitness and classes in aerobic & step, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, dance and more, on a monthly or per lesson basis. Open throughout the day, all year round.
+30 22840 22233 | Parikia, Livadia
The Technofit Health Club is a modern, state of the art gym with all the most up to date equipment. With personal training, PT FitvibExel, PT Infrared therm lipolisis and Hipoxy trainer & Pilates. Open Mon - Sat, all year round.
+30 22840 53314 | 6948 823867 | Naoussa, Vounali
Aliki Yoga School
Oona Giesen offers 1 week intensive courses/yoga holidays during summer. Also regular winter yoga classes. Small groups of max. 10 persons, so everybody can be corrected. All levels, also beginners. Contact for schedule. Oona has 25 years of teaching experience. Associated member of the Society of Yoga Teachers the Netherlands, member of the European Yoga Federation and the International Yoga Federation. • The studio is available for rent to other yoga teachers for own workshops.
+30 6979 351951 | Piso Aliki
Cycle Store
Bicycle parts, accessories, repairs, sales and rentals. The only bicycle store in Paros, run by devoted bikers who may also give you information on bike & mountain bike routes for Paros & Antiparos. Co-organizers of various local cycling races.
+30 22840 51026 | Naoussa, Crossroad above Piperi
Dinghy Sailing School by Paros Nautical Club
Sailing courses and individual lessons for optimist, laser and omega, all year round. The sailing lessons are for kids and adults and all levels of experience. Have fun during your holidays and learn to sail. Located at the beach of Livadia in Parikia, in the premises of the Paros Nautical Club, home of many renown athletes.
+30 22840 21800 | Parikia, Livadia Beach
Krav Maga IKM Paros
Krav Maga IKM is a self-defence and combat system in use in the Israeli army and police. Mario Chillemi is an official instructor of Word Krav Maga Association and offers on Paros classes for adults and children, or private training, at "The Gym" in Parikia.
+30 6907 345432 | Parikia, Potami (river bed)
Nireas
Athletic and Cultural association, based in Naoussa. It currently runs football and volley ball teams and a football academy for kids. It also organizes various cultural events throughout the year, including theatre, concerts, traditional feasts etc.
• Nireas has its own football field and a cultural hall with a theatre stage.
+30 22840 53530 (office), 53143 (footbal field), 52627 (cultural hall) | Naoussa, Potami (river bed)
Okreblue Yoga Retreat Center
A unique space on Paros offering Yoga Retreats with accommodation or you can just drop in and join the "daily yoga classes. At Okreblue your practice is surrounded by nature in spacious outdoor/indoor yoga shalas and with a professional and mindful approach. Classes available for all levels of practitioners. Personal yoga sessions or wellness coaching sessions based on Yoga and Ayurveda are available throughout the year
+30 6981 014300 | Santa Maria, Filizi Beach
Kokou Horse Riding Center
Operating since 1990, Kokou offers riding lessons for children & adults and organized horseback tours in the countryside for experts & beginners. Recommended by major travel guides. Transport available.
+30 22840 51818 | +30 6944 174998 | Ambelas
John Perry - Massage & Healing Bodywork
John Perry (Prem) offers massage and healing body work for pain and tension relief, yoga sessions and self-healing techniques. Individual and group sessions. More than 15 years of experience. Sessions in Greek and English.
+6986 479 566 | N/A
Karate & Kobudo School
Karate & Kobudo courses for all ages.
+30 22840 24950 | Parikia
Hip Hop Lessons
Year-round Hip-Hop classes for kids and adults by Lisa.
(Parikia) +30 22840 22233, (Naoussa) +30 22840 53520 | +30 6942 458477 | Parikia, Livadia (Olympus Gym) / Naoussa, Potami (Central School of Ballet)
Nautical Club of Paros
The Nautical Club of Paros organizes national & international sailing tournaments, and offers sailing and swimming lessons for all ages, training and recreational. In its premises at Livadia beach, there's a beach volleyball court and a beautiful cafe-restaurant open all day long for drinks and tasty, home-made Greek dishes. The Nautical Club operates all year round. Closed during Christmas Holidays.
+30 22840 21800 | Parikia, Livadia Beach
Myrsini Edutainment
Creative playtime in English. An educational programme aimed at offering children 3-12 years old the possibility of learning English fluently in a creative and entertaining way. Activities include: sports, cooking, arts, gardening, storytelling, games, computers, science, electronic gym. Arrange to suit: by the day, week or month
+30 22840 22850 | +30 6974 396483 | Parikia
Music School
The Municipal Music School offering lessons on various musical instruments, music theory, choir, Orff system for pre-school kids. Classes for all ages.
+30 22840 22038 | Parikia, Agia Anna
Dance School & Summer Daycare Efi Loudarou
Ballet classes - beginner to pre-professional with Royal Academy of Dance system. Also modern dance & fitness classes for kids & adults.
The dance hall is available for rent to dance groups & teachers for seminars. • The school runs a special Summer Fun Daycare programme for kids 3-10 years old, with educational & fun activities in Greek! Daycare is offered for 1 day up to 6 six weeks.
+30 22840 22816 (weekdays, 17:00-21:00) | Parikia, Sinikismos
Paros Dance Academy Livadia
Summer & Winter dance floor space next to Livadia beach. Bettina, international competition dancer, offers Latin & Salsa lessons ; Also daily Pilates & Zumba. Available for children & adults of all levels.
+30 6979 353401 | Parikia, Livadia
Naoussa Sailing Team
Run by Paros Sailing School, well-known for its award-winning athletes, the school offers private and group lessons for kids and adults in Optimists, Laser, Toper Omega and Skiff boats (29er & 49er). Custom-made courses available.
+30 6974 717978 | Naoussa, Kolimbithres
Paros Yoga Shala Retreats & Workshops
Paros Yoga Shala & Irana Ji An Yoga practice an experiential approach to yoga as conscious evolution. Offers a wide range of yoga classes,teachers and workshops.
A space for practice-to share, learn and teach.The hall is available to rent for related workshops and seminars.
+30 6937 375694 | Naoussa, Peripheral Road
Aegean Tennis Center
New Tennis Center on the outskirts of Naoussa.
+30 6946 280048 | Naoussa, Road to Ambelas
