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🥾So this is your sign to just start walking and exploring 

📍Reeds Bay @thunder.bay.beach.bar 

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🐟 Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday Night
⚡️ Go for a drink and swim @thunder.bay.beach.bar 
🌅Watch the Sunrise
🐢Swim with Turtles
⛵️Boat cruise with @silvermoonbarbados 
🌮Sunset Dinner @seashed_barbados 
🐎Watch the racehorses at Pebbles Beach 
🌊 Walk along the Hastings Boardwalk 
🌅Watch the sunset 

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🌴The Bahamas, more specifically the Exumas are famous for their resident swimming pigs. 

🏴‍☠️No one really knows why they have been out here but there are a couple of stories floating around.

🥓One of them being that they were left here by sailors who had planned to come back and cook them (poor piggy’s) but never made of back. 

🐟We even got to see stingsrays too (never did I think I would need a stingray and pig side by side with each other 😅)

⛵️There are a few boat companies that will take you to see these pigs and I went with @exumawatersports. I booked the half day tour which was $175 (you can book on a full day and also swim with reef sharks and see Pablo Escobars crashed plane). ✈️

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And yes I’m talking about week long (or more) holidays 😀 

👗Pack a mix and match wardrobe- you get brand new outfits whilst using the same clothes 

👠Pack 1 statement shoe plus a pair of casual ones 

✈️Wear your bulkiest items on the plane- eg jumpers and jackets (think joey from friends). Try to wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane too.

🧼Decant toiletries  into 100ml bottles and buy the rest of what you need at the airport. In fact, do an online order and get it delivered to the airport boots and you can pick it up after security

📦Use packing cubes to compress down your clothes and create more space in your hand luggage 

🫧And remember, you can wash your clothes abroad!! 

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💰Here are my top tips on how to travel often but keep the costs down. 

💙Be more flexible with you destinations and go to places that have the cheapest flights. ⬇️

My top tip for finding these is head to @skyscanner add in the dates you want to go and type in “EVERYWHERE” in to the destination box. @skyscanner will bring up the cheapest flights in ascending order. 

💙Use deal finding apps like @jacksflightclub @travelzoo_uk @secretescapes @holidaypirates @voyageprive_uk to find deals on flights, hotels and holidays. 

💙Avoid paying for checked luggage where possible. Try the clothes rolling technique, you’ll be surprised at how much you can fit in your hand luggage by doing this. 

💙Don’t splash out on fancy hotels if you don’t plan on being in the hotel much. This for example could be on a city break, chances are you will spend most of the day exploring and use your hotel litterally to sleep and shower. 

💙 If you are solo travelling, stay in a hostel. Meet people that you can do activities with , which can also help share/spread and cut costs.

💙 Get on to Google and find out the best free things to do at your destination.

💙Try to cook some meals where you can. I know part of travel is trying out new foods but if you are doing it often cooking one or two meals is a great way of cutting costs. Alternatively book accommodation that offers free breakfast as part of their package. 

💙 Walk as much as you can to cut down on transport costs.

💙Alternatively if walking isn’t an option and you’re in a city, buy their local travel transport card (eg Oyster card for London). I’ve found that a lot of European cities have super cheap train/tram/bus costs and are even cheaper with one of these cards. 

💙Rent a car. Renting a car can be sometimes miles cheaper than going on a package tour or excursion. Sometimes this isn’t the case but do your research first to see what’s your best option
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🟠 Obvious choice but make use of the weekends. Fly out on Friday night and home Sunday evening. Really good to squeeze in a mini city break. 

🟠 For longer holidays use the same method as above. Fly out on a Friday night and home the following Sunday. You can get almost 9 days away and only have to take 5 days off work.

🟠 Make use of your bank holidays. Tag on an extra day off around a bank holiday. For example around the Easter break. 

🟠If you are flying on weekdays fly out late evening and fly home early morning so you don’t have to take those flying days off work.

🟠 Work from your holiday. Commit to working one or two mornings whilst you are away. This can help in saving up a few half days when you get to the end of the year. However this is probably not worth it on shorter trips

🟠 If you are able to travel with work. Make a holiday out of that by tagging on a few days holiday after the work trip is over.

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🟠 Obvious choice but make use of the weekends. Fly out on Friday night and home Sunday evening. Really good to squeeze in a mini city break. 

🟠 For longer holidays use the same method as above. Fly out on a Friday night and home the following Sunday. You can get almost 9 days away and only have to take 5 days off work.

🟠 Make use of your bank holidays. Tag on an extra day off around a bank holiday. For example around the Easter break. 

🟠If you are flying on weekdays fly out late evening and fly home early morning so you don’t have to take those flying days off work.

🟠 Work from your holiday. Commit to working one or two mornings whilst you are away. This can help in saving up a few half days when you get to the end of the year. However this is probably not worth it on shorter trips

🟠 If you are able to travel with work. Make a holiday out of that by tagging on a few days holiday after the work trip is over.

Do you have any other tips?
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Beach Holidays, Europe · October 17, 2021

The best things to do in Paros, Greece

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Located in the middle of the 220 Cyclades islands in Greece, is the gorgeous island of Paros. Paros is most famous for its golden sand beaches and traditional whitewashed Greek villages.

If want to avoid the more popular destinations of Santorini and Mykonos but still want to surround yourself with stunning Greek architecture, swim at beautiful beaches, enjoy delicious Greek food, and enjoy a buzzing nightlife then Paros is the place to come.

Want to know all about the best things to do in Paros? Well, look no further. I have compiled a list of some of the best things to do in Paros, and some of the best places to visit to ensure that you have a memorable trip to this beautiful island.

Lefkes, Paros

The best time to visit Paros

If you are planning on doing some of the best things to do in Paros you’re going to want to have the best weather. The best time to visit is during the warmer months between May-October, when temperatures are on average around 28 degrees celsius.

How to get to Paros

There are two main ways of getting to Paros, by ferry or plane.

Ferry

You can catch a direct ferry to Paros directly from Athens, as well as multiple other islands such as Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Mykonos. There are multiple ferry companies operating throughout Greece, so I would highly recommend using the website Ferry Scanner, to plan out your journey.

Example journeys and prices 

JourneyDuration +/-Price 〜
Athens to Paros 4.15 hours €36
Milos to Paros1.5 hours €60
Mykonos to Paros1.20 hours€38
Santorini to Paros3 hours €28

Plane

You can catch a 40-minute flight to Paros from Athens airport with prices starting at €50 for one way. The plane that is used to transport passengers over to Paros is extremely small, so this is probably not the best option for you if you don’t enjoy flying.

Naoussa, Paros

How to explore Paros

Car Rental 

In order to do some of the best things to do in Paros, I would highly recommend hiring a car. Car hire on Paros is extremely cheap and you can grab a rental for as little as €40 a day. The roads on Paros are fairly old so be mindful of potholes and ditches.

Alternative Travel 

If you are unable to rent a car or an ATV, then thankfully there is a bus service that takes you to most of the best things to do in Paros. Click here to discover more about the bus routes. 

There are also one or two taxi services on the island, but if they are booked out then you can be waiting a while. Click here to find out more.

Where to Stay in Paros

There are so many gorgeous little towns and villages to stay in, it can be hard to choose but I have narrowed down the best spots for you below:  

  • Parikia – This is the capital of Paros, and where the ferry terminal is. If you want somewhere that is full of atmosphere and lots of restaurants to choose from, then Parikia is the place to stay.
  • Naoussa – Naoussa is a cute, vibrant fishing village with lots going on. If you want a traditional greek village with a modern, cosmopolitan twist, then Naoussa is for you. I stayed here myself, and can’t recommend the place enough.
  • Lefkes – Lefkes is a charming village, set back from the coast in the mountains. This is the best place to come if you want to surround yourself with traditional greek architecture
  • Chrissi Akti – Chrissi Akti is home to one of the best beaches in Paros and is a great place to stay for those wanting to try their hand at watersports such as windsurfing
  • Drios – Another stunning little fishing village and the place to stay if you want to escape the hustle and bustle from the rest of the island. A great place for couples who want to get away from it all.
Lefkes, Paros

What to Budget for Paros

  • Accommodation – €150-€250 per night 
  • Food €10-€20 per main meal 
  • Alcohol – Beer/Wine/Cocktails – €5/€7€10
  • Tours and Activities €80-€100
  • Car Rental €40-€80 per day

Best places to eat in Paros

There is lots of delicious food and drink in Paros. Some of the best bars and restaurants are:

Some of my favourite restaurants were: 

  • Deck – Naoussa 
  • Barbarossa – Naoussa 
  • Taverna Glafkos – Naoussa 
  • Coure Rosso – Parikia 
  • Linardo – Naoussa 
  • Les Amis – Naoussa 
  • BeBop – Parikia 
  • Golden Garden Bar – Golden Beach

The best things to do in Paros

Enjoy the calm waters and Kolympethres and Monastiri Beaches

Number one on the list of the best things to do in Paros is to visit the stunning beaches of  Kolympethres and Monastiri. The sand is golden, and the water is clear and calming. You can drive to both beaches or catch a water taxi from Naoussa port for less than €10. 

Whilst these beaches are both gorgeous make sure to watch out for the small jellyfish that can sometimes line the shore.

Paros Island, Greece

Monastery of St. John’s of Deti

Located right next to Monastiri beach is the Monastery of St. John’s of Deti. This is one of the best places in Paros to visit a traditional church with a blue-domed roof.

Spend the day relaxing at Parosporos beach

Parosporos is a large beach with shimmering waters located south of Parikia. It is a great place to come to chill out for the day drinking cocktails at one of the two lively beach bars located here. 

The beach is located close to a campsite meaning that it can get quite busy during the high season, so best to come here early to grab yourself a sunbed.

Porosparos Beach, Paros

Visit the beautiful traditional Greek villages  

When you think of Greece what instantly comes to mind? I’m going to guess stunning white buildings with blue roofs, colourful doors and an abundance of pink flowers, was I right?  Well, Paros is full of traditional villages with all of the above. The best villages to visit are:

  • Naoussa – The best place to come for views, bars and restaurants.
  • Marpissa – A quiet but quirky village. Come here to see the famous pink house (pictured below).
  • Lefkes – A slightly larger and more popular village than Marpissa, located in the mountains but equally as beautiful. Come here to try some delicious food in the local tavernas.

This is one of the best things to do in Paros

Marpissa, Paros

Take the ferry to Antiparos for the day

Antiparos, is Paros’ cooler, younger sister. Come here to visit one of the best beaches on the island, Soros beach. Soros also happens to be home to one of the most popular beach clubs on the island with a vibrant beach scene. If you want something a little more chilled then I would suggest heading to Beach House. 

You can catch the ferry from Paros to Antiparos from Pounda port and the journey is approximately 7 minutes. Click here to view the timetable.

Try windsurfing at Golden Beach

One of the best things to do in Paros is head to one of the top-rated, blue-flag beaches. Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti Beach). Golden Beach is located on the east of the island and is a popular windsurfing spot, amongst other watersports like surfing and kayaking. If water sports are not your style, I would still recommend coming to this beach. Not only is it beautiful but there is an abundance of bars and restaurants for you to enjoy during your time at this beach.

Watch the sunset in Parikia

One of the best things to do in Paros is watch the sunset from the island capital of Parikia. Either grab a seat at one of the waterside restaurants on the main road for front row seats or head slightly further up to Alexandros Cafe where you can watch the sunset from a traditional Greek windmill that has been converted into this beautiful little cafe.

Parikia, Paros

Drink cocktails and Punda Beach Club

If you want a vibrant atmosphere, a stunning beach, good music and delicious cocktails then make sure to check out Punda beach club. This place has a bit of a party reputation, so if that’s not for you, I would skip this out and go straight to Parosporos beach (mentioned above).

Enjoy Wine Tasting at Moraitis Winery

Moraitis Winery is a great place to spend the afternoon if you have had enough of lying on the beach. Come here to explore the vineyards and enjoy tasting some local Greek wines.

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🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Googl 🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Google searches. I just happened to stumble across it on my walk and it was my favourite spot of all. 🧡😍

🥾So this is your sign to just start walking and exploring 

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9  things to NEED to do on your Barbados holiday🌴🇧🇧:

🐟 Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday Night
⚡️ Go for a drink and swim @thunder.bay.beach.bar 
🌅Watch the Sunrise
🐢Swim with Turtles
⛵️Boat cruise with @silvermoonbarbados 
🌮Sunset Dinner @seashed_barbados 
🐎Watch the racehorses at Pebbles Beach 
🌊 Walk along the Hastings Boardwalk 
🌅Watch the sunset 

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