08 May 2013
A view of fishing boats docked near the Venetian fortress at Naoussa harbour just as some sunshine begins breaking through thick morning stormclouds [This is the third and final instalment of my report on my May 2012 visit to Paros. The first part included photos from my arrival day on the island, while [...]
06 May 2013
This old windmill in Naoussa might be a cute studio residence, but I didn’t notice any sign indicating if it’s available as rental accommodations [This is the second instalment of a multi-part report on my May 2012 visit to Naoussa village on Paros island. The first part of my report described my arrival [...]
04 May 2013
I got this great late afternoon view of Naoussa bay and Piperi beach just by walking a very short distance down the road from Hotel Manos after my arrival on Paros [This is the latest segment of a report about my 2012 holiday in Greece. Previous reports described my 8-day vacation on Mykonos. [...]
13 Mar 2013
Looking toward the town of Naoussa from a hillside near Kolimbithres beach on Paros. Agia Kali island, with its blue-domed church of the same name, takes center stage, while mountains on nearby Naxos island provide a backdrop to the scene. Spring scenes: Now that we’ve been on Daylight Savings Time for a few [...]
13 Mar 2013
Flowerpots add colour and cheer to staircases outside houses in Naoussa Blooms burst from the side of a building at the Yria Hotel Waves break ashore at Parasporos beach Looking toward Naxos from the coastline near Agii Anargyri beach A vine with salmon-coloured [...]
22 Jun 2012
Geese swim in the water below the stone bridge near the Naoussa harbourfront Giggles and gaggles: The circular Venetian-era stone fort, the picturesque fishing harbours and the colourful sailboat and motorboat marinas are among the top attractions that draw tourists to the waterfront at Naoussa, the second-largest town on Paros. But there are a [...]