From Clifftops to Cobblestones

Begin your day at the windswept tip of northwest Paros, where the Environmental Park of Paros unfolds in a breathtaking mosaic of sea, stone, and sky. At the park’s gateway, the seaside Monastery of Agios Ioannis Detis welcomes you — a sentinel of solitude and history perched above the Aegean. From here, a guided walk reveals the park’s soul: wild herbs scent the air, native flowers line your path, and every turn offers a fresh vista of rugged beauty.

Your route leads you to the Cape Korakas Lighthouse, standing watch at the edge of the world. Gaze across the blue expanse to the islands of Delos, Mykonos, Syros, and Tinos — distant jewels glittering on the horizon. Continue past the Anemovrachi area, where wind and time have sculpted granite and marble into whimsical forms resembling animals — a natural gallery hidden in plain sight.

The journey then turns inland, where cliffs give way to forested hills and olive groves. Your next destination is Lefkes, the former capital of Paros and one of its most treasured villages. Nestled at 300 meters above sea level, this mountain haven offers sweeping views toward Naxos and a sense of peace found only in places touched lightly by time.

End your experience at a traditional kafenio, where you’ll enjoy a light mezze paired with “Souma”, the island’s fig-based spirit — a perfect toast to the land, the light, and the stories you’ve just walked through.