What is the currency?
The currency in both Paros and Naxos is the Euro (EUR), symbolized by €
What is the time zone?
Paros and Naxos are in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET), which is GMT+2, and follow daylight saving time, making it GMT+3 during the summer months.
What is the weather like?
Paros and Naxos enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers averaging 82–88°F, and mild winters with temperatures typically between 50–57°F. Occasional rainfall occurs mainly in winter.
Top things to see & do
In Paros, visit the charming harbor town of Naoussa, unwind on Kolymbithres Beach with its unique rock formations, and tour the ancient Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia. In Naxos, walk through the majestic Portara gateway, explore the medieval alleyways of Chora, hike Mount Zas (the Cyclades’ highest peak), and swim at the crystal-clear Agios Prokopios Beach.
Top local cuisine to try
Try Gouna (sun-dried grilled mackerel), Revithada (slow-cooked chickpeas), and enjoy local wines and cheeses. In Naxos, taste Naxian Graviera cheese, Kalogeros (baked beef in tomato and cheese sauce), and don’t miss dishes made with their famously flavorful local potatoes.