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  ParosSurfClub
Paros Surf Club operates in Paros island since 1984 and runs a highly equipped Surf club at New Golden Beach, the windiest spot of the island.
Paros Surf Club is the official IFCA and PWA Organizer in Greece.
The company is the organizer of the annual PWA Paros Grand Prix since 1993, of the PWA Rhodes World Cup in 1997, of the IFCA World Championships 2000 and of the unique annual ODYSSEY marathon along the Cyclades islands - a sanctioned PWA event - since 1992.
www.parosurf.gr   (205 words)

  
  Luxury traditional stone houses homes villas for Sale Greek Islands Paros Greece
Paros is full of natural beauty, endless beaches, crystal clear waters, green scenery and untouched corners being in the same time one of the most cosmopolitan summer resorts offering intense night life.
Typical Cycladic island, Paros combines the white color of it's houses with the red of the hibiscus,the green of it's grape vines with the golden of it's sandy beaches.All these come to a perfect harmony with the crystal clear waters of the Aegean.
Paros has also given birth to many enlightened minds of the ancient times like the great poet Arhilohos who is considered to be of equal to Homer and the sculptors Skopas, Aristionas and Agorakritos.
www.parosdreamvillas.com /nisi.htm   (534 words)

  
 Paros Greek Island - Paros News - Greece
Paros Life Ferry Schedules Webcams Weather Paros Island News Study Abroad Sitemap
Year by year, the PAWS annual event is becoming established as the main local event for animal welfare - this year it was held on 30th September at the Paros Agnanti Hotel.
Summary of recent press releases from the office of the Mayor of Paros.
www.paroslife.com   (365 words)

  
 Paros Photo Album
Paros town is the major transit hub for the Cyclades with connections to every
I was quite impressed by the efficiency of the harbor area with boats constantly entering and exiting of cueing backpackers to the proper boat.
Paros was known through out antiquity for its white marble and wines.
www.angelfire.com /art2/greekislands/paros   (440 words)

  
 The Hellenic Yachting Server
Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times, and was one of the centres of the Cycladic civilisation.
The chapels and monasteries of Paros are famed for their picturesqueness; among the most characteristic are the monastery of Zoodohos Pigi "Longovarda" and that of Christ of the Forest (Hristos tou Dassous).
Paros is an ideal destination for those in search of cosmopolitan bustle and for lovers of solitude alike.
www.yachting.gr /Cyclades/Paros.html   (493 words)

  
 PAROS, Cyclades
Paros is the third largest in the Cyclades, and is lush and green and scented with thyme, fruit trees and olive groves.
Paros was known for its brilliant white marble, the best in the world, which brought prosperity to the island in the early Cycladic age that endured through to Roman times.
Paros is easy to explore with a good bus service linking the three main towns; the port town of Paroikia, the trendy 'fishing village' resort of Naousa to the north, and Lefkes in the central mountain region.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Paros   (385 words)

  
 Paros, Cyclades Greece
Paros was our first taste of The Greek Islands when we had our first tour in 1982 and we lost our hearts to this idylic island and especially the small town Naoussa.
The windmill on the quay,the landmark of Paros.
Paros’ main road is on the average broader than the main roads in the other Cycladis islanads, and you may have a nice round-trip in just one day.
www.islandstrolling.com /islands/cyclades/paros/english/paros.htm   (823 words)

  
 Paros - Wikitravel
Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades group, neighbouring Naxos and is one of the most popular holiday destinations for visitors to the Greek islands.
Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades.
Paros is also know for its excellent wind conditions for the practice of windsurfing and kite surfing.
wikitravel.org /en/Paros   (707 words)

  
 paros greece, paros island history
In the 6th century, the neighbour island of Naxos replaced Paros as the centre of power in the Cyclades.
During a period that is notable for conflict between the democratic and oligarchic forms of goverment in Paros, it was only natural that war should break out between the two islands and continue for many years.
Paros was captured by the Russians during the Russo-Turkish was of 1770-7 and used as a naval base of their fleet in Aegean.
www.greekislands.com /paros/history.htm   (700 words)

  
 PAROS - Dilos Holiday World
Paros, the third-largest of the Cyclades after Naxos and Andros has developed into an important center of tourism in recent years.
Gently rolling hills surround the center and southeast of the island, which is predominantly agricultural and is occupied by endless vineyards, and lock within themselves the famous Parian marble.
Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times, and was one of the centers of the Cycladic civilization.
www.dilos.com /location/261   (405 words)

  
 Paros Windsurfing: Information about windsurfing in Paros Island, Greece
Paros Island is world known for windsurfing and is considered by many as one of the best spots in the Greek islands.
For that reasons, Paros was chosen by the PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) and each year, since 1993, the beach of New Golden Beach welcomes the World Cup.
The Fanatic Fun Center in Paros is the result of the many years of experience in windsurfing and safety matters combined with the excellent quality of the equipment offered.
www.paros-island.biz /paros-windsurfing.htm   (352 words)

  
 Location - Paros lodging, accommodation, Velanies houses
Paros is located in the middle of the archipelago of Cyclades, in the south Aegean Sea.
Paros is linked to Piraeus and Rafina with frequent itineraries depending on the season.
The duration of the trip from Piraeus is 2h45min by high-speed ferry boat, 4h by blue star ferries and 5h by conventional ferry boat.
www.velanies-paros.gr /location_en.htm   (332 words)

  
 Paros Island, Paros hotels, Paros Greece, Greek Island, Cyclades, Greece
Paros Island, the third largest island in cyclades, is dominated by its picturesque villages, beautiful beaches and the Greek island atmosphere.
Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times and was famous for the quality of its marbles.
Paros ' harbour claims to be one of the busiest in the Aegean.
www.thegreektravel.com /paros   (1156 words)

  
 Paros Island in Greece
Trade began to develop between the Parians and the Phoenicians and Paros turned into a major maritime power which by the 8th century B.C. controlled sea communications in the Aegean, in the North and along the coast of Thrace.
During a period that is notable for conflict between the democratic and oligarchic forms of government in Paros, it was only natural that war should break out between the two islands and continue for many years.
Paros the island of beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters unique sunsets and traditional Cycladic views combined with its good infrastructure.
www.almiyachts.com /greek_islands/cyclades/paros/paros_greece.html   (738 words)

  
 Archaeological Museum of Paros   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was found in the Delion of Paros and was the cult statue of the sanctuary, rendered as an Archaic kore wearing a chiton.
The marble Ionic capital crowned the votive column of the Heroon of Archilochos and preserves the inscription referring to the erection of the monument by Dokimos in the 4th century B.C. The capital and the inscription are dated to the 6th century B.C. Inv.
Inscription containing historical, religious and literary information from the prehistoric period to 264 B.C. One of the marble plaques is preserved in Paros Museum and two more are now in Oxford.
www.culture.gr /2/21/211/21121m/e211um03.html   (397 words)

  
 Paros Apartments, Paros Suites, Villas, Studios, Hotels in Paros, Accommodation in Paros
The enchanting island of Paros with its beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea and characteristic Cycladic style architecture, lies in the middle of the Aegean.
Designed in accordance with the traditional architecture and aesthetics, the hotel is built with fine materials such as wood, marble and stone, and coloured with the old, traditional shades of red, green and blue.
Anezina Village is situated on the southeastern coast of Paros, in the village of Drios.
www.paros-paros.com /accommodation.htm   (983 words)

  
 Paros Greece, rooms, hotels, villas, maisonettes, accommodation, Naoussa and Parikia, travel information
This site provides you with all the practical information you need to travel around Paros and Greece comfortably, to answer all your questions that arise before your trip.
Paros is one of the main islands in the Cyclades next to Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini and Ios and offers all that you could desire for the perfect holiday.
This site would like to bring Greece and its characteristics closer to you and to help make your journey a pleasure that you will always remember.
www.paros-online.com   (177 words)

  
 Paros Greek Island - Parosweb cams live, Greece
Paros Life Ferry Schedules Webcams Weather Paros Island News Study Abroad Sitemap
Paros Island is a pioneer in Greece for webcams.
Authentic Italian gelato on Paros at Sulla Luna, with its warm, funky atmosphere, on Parikia's seafront.
www.parosweb.com /paros-webcams   (107 words)

  
 Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) at the United Nations
PAROS was a key topic of debate at the 61st session (October 2006) of the General Assembly First Committee.
Two draft resolutions regarding PAROS were presented and adopted at this session: the annual PAROS resolution, A/RES/61/58, and a Russian initiative, "Measures to promote transparency and confidence-building in outer space activities," A/RES/61/75.
If there was any doubt that the US might not continue to oppose the negotiation of a PAROS treaty at the CD (or anywhere else), the new U.S. National Space Policy, authorized by President Bush on 31 August 2006 and released in October 2006, will nip those feelings in the bud.
www.reachingcriticalwill.org /legal/paros/parosindex.html   (4938 words)

  
 paros island, Parosweb travel guide - Paros greece
In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Paros, with 10,000 inhabitants and 120km coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of an Aegean Island.
Distances in Paros are short, the roads are good and every ride has its own charm, with breathtaking views over the Aegean sea and the surrounding islands.
And don't forget that Paros due to its position and importance, is linked not only to Piraeus (The port of Athens) and Rafina, but also to all the islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Samos, even Crete island and Thessaloniki which is the second biggest city in north Greece.
www.parosweb.gr /aboutparos.htm   (490 words)

  
 Painting on Paros
Paros is the hospitable island with just the right proportions of culture, people, shops and other activities and an over generous supply of fine beaches with warm water and charming tavernas.
The difference is provided by hosts who have traveled through-out the world and have now settled on Paros to specialise in creating an environment that allows artists to enhance their own art.
Talented and renowned artists are encouraged to spend time on Paros not only creating but refreshing their soul.
parosparadise.com /paintingonparos.htm   (1475 words)

  
 Artists, painters, sculptors in Paros Greek Islands
Aristides lives and works on Paros as a professor and as a sculptor, searching the truth of human "prosopon", through the paths of philosophy and science, as well as the apocalyptic ways of the Art.
She is a painter and printmaker who has been living in Paros since 1997.
They have lived in the Greek Islands which have marked part of their work and are spending this summer in Paros.
www.paros-culture.com /artists   (282 words)

  
 Paros : Introduction | Frommers.com
Paros is accurately known as the "transportation hub" of the Cyclades: Almost all island boats stop here en route to someplace else.
As a result, Paros unjustly suffers from the reputation of a place on the way to the place to which you are going.
Paros is large enough that renting a car makes sense.
www.frommers.com /destinations/paros/1650010001.html   (567 words)

  
 Paros Custom Trailers, Inc. - Products
The Paros "HI-BOY" design allows for easy loading & unloading of equipment as well as being able to transport wider items that would normally pose a problem for trailers with fenders.
Paros flatbeds are designed for many applications, whether you need to move couches or haul go-carts, this trailer can do it all.
The Paros "ULTRA-LITE" is designed to be a durable, versatile, yet economical trailer with a compact design ideal for small hauling jobs, it making it a great backyard companion that will last you for years.
www.paros-trailers.com /products.html   (385 words)

  
 Paros   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paros is the source of marble for the Venus de Milo and Napoleon's tomb and the generation of another quest that of Venus to be continued with further travels.
I jumped on the village bus and immediately went to Piso Lavardi on the east side of the island and found a small but nice apartment that had a view of the harbor across the street.
I rented a motor scooter and explored the eastern shoreline of Paros and found exposures of interbedded of schist and marble.
www.marin.cc.ca.us /~jim/photos/tosantor/paros.htm   (424 words)

  
 Paros Greece - Parosweb - Guide to Paros Island
Tennis courses for children and adults, by the Tennis Club of Paros.
We live and work on Paros, meet the team which is developing this site and apply to join it.
Parosweb's video productions feature a guided tour of Parikia, our main town, "Paros Impressions" an insider's view of the Island, hotels presentations, religious ceremonies for the celebration of the virgin's ascension on the 15th of August at the church of a hundred doors, poetry readings and more..
www.parosweb.com   (588 words)

  
 paros, Hotel Corali - paros hotels, apartments, accommodations Paros Greece
Enjoy the sun and the sea in a friendly and hospitable environment.
We are sure that you will enjoy your stay with us and you will find all the needs for exceptional holidays.
Welcome to Paros one of the famous Greek islands.
www.hotelcorali.gr   (108 words)

  
 paros, ParosWeb - hotel travel guide - paros greece
paros - paros hotels, paros greece, paros accommodations, greek island paros, paros island
Up-to-date hotel and travel information sponsored by Paros hotels and other local businesses.
Everything you need to know about our island, including accommodations, activities, main beaches, villages, history, sights and surrounding areas.
www.parosweb.gr   (128 words)

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