Paros became part of the Modern Greek state in 1830. During the 1821 war of Greek Independence, Manto Mavrogenous, whose parents were from Paros and Mykonos, led all of her ships against the Ottomans. In 1770 the Russian fleet spent the winter in Paros. In 1670 it became the base of operations of the famous pirate Hugues Chevaliers who inspired Byron's Corsair. In 1536 the island was captured by Barbarossa and eventually became part of the Ottoman Empire, but was mostly under the control of pirates. In 1389 the then-Duke of Naxos gave Paros to his daughter as part of her dowry. In 1207 AD Paros became part of the Dukedom of Naxos, established by the Venetian Marco Sanudo. The famous Hellenistic sculptor, Skopas was from Paros. In the 3rd century BC, the island was conquered by the Macedonians who were followed by the Romans. During the Peloponnesian War, Paros was forced by the Athenians to join them in the Delian League. When Athens emerged victorious from those wars, they dispatched Miltiades, the victorious general from the battle of Marathon, to punish the Parians. During the Persian Wars, Paros sided with the Persians. The 7th century BC soldier-poet Archilochos who is believed to be the first to write iambic poetry was from Paros. Paros was first inhabited by Cretans and then by Arcadians under their leader Paros, after whom the island was named. There are daily flights and ferries to and from Athens. There is a very good bakery (open on Sundays), just a few meters S of the quay Tamarisko /wiki/Paros#.27.27Tamarisko.27.27 eatingout Tamarisko ] has good food. Zorbas /wiki/Paros#.27.27Zorbas.27.27 eatingout Zorbas ] has good food (with live Rembetika music). Many food stores in both Parikia and Naoussa. If you need repairs, it will be better to go to Syros There are bins around the harbors and in several anchoragesĪ fuel truck also delivers in both Parikia and Naoussa, fuel station iIn Parikia within 200 m and in Naoussa near the quay Naoussa on quay, Parikia N/A (Not Available) Look before you anchor as there is a huge anchor near the center of the bay. The town is pleasant, less crowded than Parikia or Naoussa and it is much closer to the airport. This large bay on the south side of the island offers good protection from the meltemi. In good weather you can anchor off and visit the town. Visit June 2018 - Harbourmaster on site (Youla, +30 6956 098080) water & electricity included in mooring price. Mooring fee is €15, electricity €1.5 per kWh, €2 per 100 liters of water. Harbor master is a lady, may meet you at the end of western breakwater, show your place and help you with mooring lines. The ferry comes and goes stern to the north end of the pier. Larger boats go stern to on their anchor where the large boat shows alongside in the satelite picture below (blocks did not seem to be a problem here, depth >3m) but watch for stones at the base of the pier running northward. If anchoring, watch for blocks and chains from the unused laid line system.

Laid lines along south wall, most other berths are side to with rafting common. In 2011 it was completely rebuilt creating a nice marina with 74 places for yachts (and up to 80 yachts in calm weather). Naoussa previously had only a small overcrowded harbor with room for only eight yachts.

Paros port to naoussa