About Paros The capital, Parikia or Paros, is the main harbour and commercial centre of the island. It extends, gleaming white, almost parallel with the coast. The highest point is dominated by the Frankish castle with its fortifications. Architectural members from the temple of Demeter were incorporated into the fortress. The major interest in Parikia attaches to the church of the Panagia Ekatondapyliani, which is the third most important Early Christian church in Greece. At the north is Naousa, a picturesque traditional settlement with 15th c. castle. The unusual rocks at Kolymbithres in the west part of the bay of Naousa, combined with the fine golden sand and the crystal clear water give the Parian landscape a distinctive character. On the east of the island is the gleaming white village of Marpisa, built around a small hill with a view over sea and Piso Livadi, a picturesque fisher village. Further to the south are the little bays of Logaras and Chrysi Akti. Southern is Dryos, a village with lavish vegetation, with the beach of Alyki, one of the finest on the island. Interesting villages in the interior of the island include Prodromos, Lefkes, Kostos and Marathi. Near Marathi is the ancient marble quarry.
