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)
Enjoy the underwater world in a relaxing way! Guided dives and snorkelling in small groups with high professional standards and respect to the environment. Introductory experiences, all SSI and PADI courses in many languages. Specialised center for children (8-15 years old) with dedicated SSI and PADI courses.
+30 22840 91008 | +30 6975 923156 | Aliki, Seafront 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
Experience local culture in the best way, joining local fisherman Nikitas on his boat and catch some fish with him.
+30 6983 472 254 | Pisso Livadi, Fishing port & Marina
A sculpture museum dedicated to the work of Nikolaos Perantinos. There you can see over 190 scultures and art objects of classic art.
Marpissa
Music Conservatory including classes of classical music, modern music, traditional popular music, pre-school musical education, general musical education and more.
Check the website for upcoming workshops, seminars and other activities.
*Special summer classes*
+30 22840 23202 | Parikia, Kakapetra
"Archilochos" is called the Cultural Association, founded in 1976 in Paros, where it exists till now.
+30 22840 22840 | Parikia, Marina
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
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
Hand-made miniatures of important Cycladic buildings and everyday life places of the old times. Mr.Benetos Skiadas also exhibits models of important historic ships from the ancient times to recent history. Open May - September.
+30 6944 817899 | road to Aliki
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
The only day camp for children in Paros. In a protected area, run by experienced professionals, this camp offers day activities for kids 7-14 years old: swimming, beach volley, beach soccer, sea exploration, canoe, water sports, horseback riding, theatrical games, film creation and more. Duration 1-4 weeks. Optional daily kids pick-up and drop-off.
+30 22840 24495, 23425 | +30 6944 655200, 6936 906626 | Naoussa, Camping Santa Maria
Asteras Marmaron
Football & sports association of the village of Marmara, currently running football teams for Men, Teenagers, Kids and Juniors. Also, Women's Volleyball team.
• Asteras Marmaron football field is located on the outskirts of Marmara village.
+30 22840 41126, 41862 | Marmara
Aegeas Athletic Association
Offers lessons in Tae-Kwon-Do, kick boxing, archery, box, kung fu wing chung. Classes start for kids of 3 years to adults and competition training.
+30 6943 422133 | Parikia, Peripheral Road & Naoussa
ntrl High wakeboard and waterski centre
Water-ski & wake-board equipment & lessons for kids and adults.
+30 6973 033355 & +30 6944 745612 | Naoussa, Ai Yiannis Detis (Monastiri 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)
Paros Kite Center
Full kiteboard and windsurf services: rentals, lessons, repairs, storage. • Κite & windsurf shop with equipment, wetsuits etc.
• Also runs a funky beach bar with drinks, juices, large selection of beer and light meals to enjoy watching the athletes performing right in front.
+30 6977 003855 | Parikia, Pounda
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
Force 7
Windsurf center offering lessons for all ages, beginner & advanced, rentals, storage and sales. Also, catamaran rentals & lessons. Kayak & sup rentals. Beach volleyball by the center.
• Open: May - October daily. Special rentals or courses may be available other times.
+30 22840 41789 | +30 6944 645440 | Golden Beach
SunWind
Windsurfing center with offering rentals, board storage & lessons for all ages and levels. Also available: sea kayaks, water skiing, tubes, kitesurfing lessons.
+30 22840 42900 | +30 6932 737376 | Golden Beach
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
Karate & Kobudo School
Karate & Kobudo courses for all ages.
+30 22840 24950 | Parikia
Paros Dance Academy
Summer open air dance floor next to the beach. Bettina, international competition dancer, offers custom-made lessons in Rumba, Samba, Argentinean Tango & other Latin dances; daily Pilates & yoga. Available for children & adults of all levels.
+30 6979 353401 | Golden Beach
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
Playgound "come&play"
A playground for the children with cafe for the adults.
Naoussa, Peripheral Road
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
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
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)
Paros Surf Club
Windsurfing station with quality boards and sails for rent, lessons (from the youngest to the oldest, from beginner to advance).
+30 22840 41778 | New Golden Beach (Tserdakia)
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
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)
AWAKE Watersports & Mountain Bike
AWAKE is a team of young & enthusiastic professionals, offering a wide range of water-sports, mountain bike rentals and tours. Awake Watersports centers Punda Beach & Farangas Beach: water-skiing, wakeboarding, snorkelling, canoeing etc. with rentals & lessons. Awake Mountain Bike is based at New Golden Beach (Tserdakia) and offers MTB rentals, guided & self-guided tours. Activities packages available. Special lessons for children.
+30 6936 529302 | Pοunda Beach / Farangas Beach / New Golden Beach
Aegean Tennis Center
New Tennis Center on the outskirts of Naoussa.
+30 6946 280048 | Naoussa, Road to Ambelas
Montessori Linguakids
A small Montessori class in Naoussa offers parents the opportunity to choose a child-centred, bilingual (English & Greek) learning environment for pre-school children aged 3-6 years.
+30 22840 55117 | +30 6972 824325 | Naoussa, Potami (river bed)
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
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
