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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Exhibits from Paros, Antiparos and the surrounding islets, from Neolithic, Early Cycladic, Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, including some very important findings .
+30 22840 21231 | Parikia, Ekatontapyliani Square
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
"Archilochos" is called the Cultural Association, founded in 1976 in Paros, where it exists till now.
+30 22840 22840 | Parikia, Marina
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
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
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
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
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
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
Karate & Kobudo courses for all ages.
+30 22840 24950 | Parikia
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
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
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)
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
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)