The capital of Paros, Parikia, is a typically beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed houses and lovely grand neoclassical mansions. Today, the island's principal source of income is derived from tourism. Historically known for its fine white marble, which gave rise to the term 'Parian' to describe marble or china of similar qualities, the marble mines and quarries have now been abandoned and can be found around the island. The island is 160 km to the south east of the Port of Piraeus. Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Paros lies in the Aegean Sea, to the west of the island of Naxos from which it is separated by a channel that is around 8 km wide. Therefore, we advise that you book with Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries if you are bringing your own vehicle. Please keep in mind that SeaJets only allow foot passengers onboard their service from Paros to Mykonos. In the meantime, we suggest that you visit our accommodation page to find all the best places to stay in Paros. A cheaper alternative is the public bus system, which operates on a frequent basis throughout the year. Getting to the port by car is very straightforward as it takes only 30 minutes to drive the entire length of the island (22km). The Paros ferry port is located on the northwest coast of the island and is easily accessible no matter where you are staying. The distance between the Paros port and the Mykonos port is just 24 nautical miles, making it a perfect daytrip for tourists exploring Greece, with SeaJets providing the fastest service in 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Cyclades Fast Ferries each provide 1 weekly sailing, but only in the height of tourist season. SeaJets provide up to 2 weekly sailings throughout the whole year. There are currently 4 ferry companies operating this service. The Paros Mykonos ferry route connects two of the most popular destinations in the Cyclades Islands and is widely available all year round.

Paros to mykonos ferry