Whitewashed minimalism and Aegean light on a quieter Greek island

I just loved, simply outstanding! We spend only one night over there, arrive early in the morning and then left the next day in the evening but … damn! Incredible :D The little town is really charming, with several restaurants and bars in the harbor, you can stroll knowing that in every corner you’ll see something different. Of course is not a big town but it really worth it. The dinner in the harbor was great, good food, nice waiter and an exceptional view. There are also boats that can take you to several beaches (we’ve been in 2, Monastiri and Kolymbithres) After this little paradise, I’m very curious about the other Greek Islands. Monastiri Beach : This beach is in cove and if you want to swim in deeper waters (when I say deeper I mean something like 2 meters) you’ll have to walk toward the see :) Soon as we arrive we heard loud music and people were dancing like some MTV video. Unfortunately that music was from a boat that allows people doing water ski. There was also a nice beach bar. The water was so clean and “almost” warm :P Kolymbithres Beach: Small beach surrounded by small rocks. There’s a little bar not to far from the sand (everything looks small in my review eheh) We almost lost the last boat back to Naoussa but luckily was only “almost”

Naoussa is one of the most beautiful villages I have ever visited. We have been 3 times and the magic remained for each visit. The outer harbour, where you get the boats for the beaches, is busy and you can often spend many hours watching the fishing boats coming in and unloading their massive catches. Kolimbithres, one of the beached reached by boat, is beautiful with fantastic rock formations surrounding the sandy coves and the crystal clear warm water. There is also a fantastic taverna directly behind the beach which is cheap and serves delicious home made food. The inner harbour at Naoussa is spectaculalry picturesque, packed with small boats and surrounded by tavernas and bars. It is a relaxed village with a variety of shops, although some are very expensive. The food was generally of a high standard and reasonably priced in most tavernas. We have stayed in a variety of self catering studios and if you are prepared for a steep climb to the top of the viallge, I can highly recommend the Maria studios which are spotlessly clean, very reasonably priced (25 euros in may 2008 including air conditioning) and the studio we stayed in had an absolutely huge balcony / terrace overlooking the sea and the harbour . The balcony is covered so not suitable for those looking for constant sun but a welcome relief when very hot. The daughter lwho ooked after us on our trip, did so extremely well and we could not fault the accommodation or the service in any way. If you love greece, this is a village to visit. It does mean a ferry either from piraeus or Mykonos but is well worth the extra effort

My wife and I read everything in websites or brochures about Paros and decided to visit the island staying in Naoussa. The sailing from Mykonos into Naoussa was pleasant and only took an hour and 15 minutes. Once settled into our accommodation (don't ask!) we started to explore the town. The narrow winding streets were charming, quaint, pretty and everything I expected. Shops, cafes, bars etc thrive amongst these tiny alleyways. During the day it is great to watch this working harbour at work; fishermen on the quays, sailors mending their nets, octopi and mackerel drying in the sun. My wife tried the sun baked mackerel in a tiny fish taverna in the old harbour and was blown away by the taste and size. The shops sell the usual tourist trivia such as sugar cube tiny houses, souvenirs etc, and some of the classiest shops I've seen in Greece are hidden down the alleyways. My wife's head was often on a swivel when she passed them! There is one little corner shop tucked away near the old harbour that makes their own little profiteroles and covers them with whatever topping you wish. They are extremely popular and there's always a queue outside at night. The little sailing boats on the front will whisk you away to the picturesque beaches of Kolimbythres and Monastiri but get there before 11am, or the sunbeds will have gone! During the daytime Naoussa is quiet and picturesque; at night it becomes vibrant with the bars doing a great trade, albeit a little pricey. The tavernas in Naoussa are plentiful, the best being Meltemi's and Remezzo. The one's down the centre of the main street e.g. Beggera, are a little poor by standard but popular with the Greek kids wanting a quick pizza. Being an avid sports fan my only disappointment was the lack of bars catering for sports. There aren't any! However there are good internet cafes that allow you to keep abreast of your sports. It's definitely a place to return to but beware sailing back to Mykonos in windy conditions. Our boat, Naxos Star, was up and down like a rollercoaster with dozens of sick bags being distributed. It's novel sitting in the floor level cabin area watching the waves cover the windows!! Bleeurgh!!

My partner and I have just been to Naoussa, Paros and had a wonderfull time there. Our best moments - apart from swimming in turquoise water - were our evenings at OINOH Restaurant. They offer fantastic food in a beautifull atmosphere and have the most friendly and caring staff. We had many very tasty dishes and were served with dedication and a lot of charme.Mainly - but not only - Panos, the owner of OINOH, has been taking really good care of the guests. We can recommand this Taverna to anybody visiting this lovely island - it´s worth a trip to Naoussa!

This place for me was a place of regret - not in a negative way. I visited this island as part of a greek island tour and I just wish I could have spent my whole holiday there. This was the first island that myself and my best friend stopped at. We arrived at about 1 in the morning and got a room from oneof the many locals offering accommodation at the port. The room was a little more than we wanted to pay at 80 euros a night but it was late and it actually turned out brilliantly. We stayed at 'Andrew's apartments', it was simple, clean, included a shower, AC system, fridge and a small kitchenette. Most importantly it was right in the middle of town. Naoussa is a quiet fishing village about 15-20 mins away from the main port. During the day you can have a walk along the front, looking at the local market stalls, look at the rows of octopus and fish laid out in the sun to dry. There are loads of places to eat that are quite reasonable in price with lovely fresh food. The town is full of tiny little paved streets lined with shops that range from young surf shops to exclusive boutiques selling high end ladies clothes and swimwear. (I was amazed to find in these little streets that it is possible to buy Elizabeth Hurley new season bikinis) At night the town comes alive with food shops selling pastries, kebabs (not the horrid english kind but really good ones that don't leave you feeling grubby inside) and these amazing small donut balls with ice-cream. From the front, we found an open air cinema and boat trips to other parts of the island which were brilliant and lovely swimming and sunbathing spots. There is also a beautiful church up on the hill which is amazing at night when it is all lit up with candles. Overall we found Naoussa to be a picturesque little village that we really enjoyed. We stayed there for 4 nights and had fun filled days and nights during our stay. I would love to back and explore more of the island!