Γενικές Πληροφορίες
Area: 196.755 km2 Coastline length: 111 km Population: 12,853 Island capital and its population: Paroikia (4,522) Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Paros, Municipality of Paros
Local newspapers: Nea tis Parou, Foni tis Parou, Parianos Typos
Local radio stations: Naoussa FM (94.5), Paros FM (98.5), Echo FM (102.1), Evenos FM (106.6)
Museums: Paros Archaeological Museum, Paros Ecclesiastical-Byzantine Museum at Panagia Εκatontapyliani, Naousa Collection of Post-Byzantine Icons, Naousa Folklore Collection, Lefkes Folklore Museum
Archaeological sites and monuments: Mycenaean acropolis at Koukounaries, ancient cemetery, ancient pottery workshop, sanctuary of Appolo Pythios, sanctuary of Asclepius, sanctuary of Apollo Delios and Artemis Delia, ancient marble quarry, church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, ancient and Venetian castle of Paroikia, Venetian castle of Naousa, Venetian castle of Kefalos, modern marble quarries
Traditional settlements: Naousa, Paroikia
Natural monuments: The area "Petaloudes" has been included in the European network "NATURA 2000" as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) and has been declared an Important Bird Area of Greece
Cultural clubs: "Archilochos", Paros Cultural Association, Cultural Association of Paros' Prodromites, Cultural Association of Paros' Lefkianoi, Music and Dance Group "Naousa Parou", Agairia Cultural Association, Cultural Association of Paros' Kostianoi
Events: Fish day (August 6th), revival of the pirates' invasion at Naousa (August 23d)
Festivals: Paros classical guitar festival
Religious feasts: On St John's day (June 23d), Transfiguration of the Saviour at Marpissa (August 6th), Dormition of Virgin Mary at the Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (August 15th), on the day of the Holy Cross (September 14th), feast of Ypapanti (Presentation of Christ to the Temple) at Naousa (February 2d)
Sport events: Windsurfing World Championship
Sport clubs: Sport-Educational and Cultural Club "Marpissaikos", Sport, Educational and Cultural Club "Nireus", Carate Sport Club Shorinji Ryu-Wado, Paros Nautical Club, M.E.A.S. of Paros' Marmara "Asteras"
|
|