Paros Getting there & around

Getting around

Car & motorcycle

Car, motorcycle & bicycle

There are rental outlets along the waterfront in Parikia and all around the island. A good outfit is Acropolis (22840 21830). Minimum rental per day in August for a car is about €45; for a motorbike it’s €19.

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Bus & tram

Bus

About 12 buses daily link Parikia and Naousa (€1.20) directly, and there are seven buses daily from Parikia to Naousa via Dryos, Hrysi Akti, Marpissa, Marmara, Prodromos, Lefkes, Kostos and Marathi. There are 10 buses to Pounta (for Antiparos; €1.90) and six to Aliki (via the airport; €1.20).

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Local transport

Taxi

Taxis (22840 21500) gather beside the roundabout in Parikia. Fixed fares: airport €12, Naousa €10, Pounta €8, Lefkes €10 and Piso Livadi €13. There are extra charges of €1.50 for luggage and €2.50 if you book ahead.

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Things to do