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)
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
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
"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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Karate & Kobudo courses for all ages.
+30 22840 24950 | Parikia
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
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
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
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
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)
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
New Tennis Center on the outskirts of Naoussa.
+30 6946 280048 | Naoussa, Road to Ambelas