A beach full of rubbish and a seabed covered in waste with no fish is not a very attractive sight for visitors. Marine litter causes chronic economic damage to coastal communities and all economic sectors that depend on the sea, as well as irreversible pollution to seawater. This type of pollution not only causes damage […]
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The Venetian Castle of Paros
The archaeological and historical heritage of Paros The Venetian medieval Castle is entirely built from pieces taken from Paros ancient city’s marble architectural monuments. Archeologist Giannos Kouragios, refers back to history and shares with us his knowledge of the archaeological and historical heritage of Paros. This is how we learn about the most interesting details […]
The Treasures of Greek Gastronomy
Through the history, the nutritional value or the place of origin of the products, together with stories shared by their producers, the writer, George Pittas, attempts a holistic approach to Greek gastronomy. «The Treasures of Greek Gastronomy» is its 6th consecutive book and a deep dive into Hellenism. Products and people, tastes and recipes, myths […]
Stuffed Squid, Traditional Parian Recipe
Ingredients for 4 people: Stuffing 4 large squids 1 cup of rice 2 tbs oil 2 tbs blonde raisins 2 tbs Paros capers 2 spring onions 1 tsp fennel 1 tsp mint 1 tsp parsley Salt, Pepper Sauce 2 cups fresh tomatoes 2 tbs Paros capers Salt, whole peppercorns Implementation In a saucepan with olive […]
Oceanic Feeling in Parian depths
Oceanic feeling. A term of the sea that describes living underwater: being in absolute harmony with the universe, with another human being, with your inner self. Here, Bettina Davou shares with us her experience of diving and the magic of exploring the unique Parian depths. Photos by Sarra Gorretta – Cycladic Diving
Όσο προχωράς και διαρκείς
του Χρίστου Γεωργούση Η ιστορία σου και η ιστορία μου και ο χείμαρρος του πανδαμάτορα χρόνου που μας αποσαθρώνει σε άμμο. Προσευχές του Αρχίλοχου και λόγια αγάπης σβησμένα στο μάρμαρο απ’ τα πατήματα των παιδιών. Πέτρες της δόξας σκαλοπάτια στις αυλές των σχολείων, εξαρτήματα ξερολιθιάς, βότσαλα στα χωράφια και τις παραλίες, σώματα στους τοίχους και […]
Honorary event
The Friends of Paros organized a honorary event for one of the most loved contemporary Greek writers, Mrs. Alki Zei. On the 3rd of July 2014, within the premises of Paroikia’s public Library, her new book was presented, an autobiography filled with personal souvenirs. For Alki Zei, life is literature and literature is life. With a deep perspective […]
4th Artistic Journey in Paros
For visiting the Parian artists’ workshops, do not hesitate to contact them about their opening hours.
“Today’s Hopes” – “Les Espoirs Aujourd’hui” – 4 August 2014
The Annual Event of FoP took place on 4.8.2014 in the Christou Square in Marpissa and included a concert (“The Tango Project”) and the awarding of distinction to young Parians who promote sports and cultural activities through voluntary organisations – See brochure for full details
Archilochos at the presentation of the Observatory
The introductory address of the representative of the cultural association “Archilochos”, Ramona Ghika and Yorgos Yemeliaris, at the presentation of the Environmental Observatory of Paros on 25 July 2014 in Parikia The Association of Archilohos welcomes tonight’s meeting, Archilohos has put ecological matters as a basic priority since its founding in 1975. The environmental observatory […]
Presentation of the Environmental Observatory of Paros: 25.7.2014
A successful event to explain the aims and working of the Environmental Observatory of Paros and how it can contribute to the protection of the environment and the Cycladic character of Paros and Antiparos. Presentation of the Environmental Observatory of Paros: 25.7.2014 The Environmental Observatory of Paros has been set up as a joint initiative […]
Alki Zei in Paros
On 3 July 2014 the Friends of Paros co-organised an event with the well known author Alki Zei. Alki Zei in Paros On 3rd July, the well known author Alki Zei presented her latest book (last year’s best seller) “With a pencil Faber no2” at an event organised by the FoP with the support of […]
Piano recital in support of Paros children
On 22 May 2014 an important solidarity piano concert took place in Brussels, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy, for the benefit of the children of Paros.
Editorial – Bulletin No. 8 (En)
Dear Friends The newly elected municipal authorities will be taking office in the near future. We welcome them and wish them every success. The overall objective of the Friends of Paros is the preservation of the unique Cycladic character of the island and the further development of the island in a way that is compatible […]
How the derelict Agrokipio could evolve into a botanic garden
How the derelict Agrokipio could evolve into a botanic garden The Agrokipio (agricultural garden) of Parikia used to be the pillar of the island’s agricultural economy before the advent of mass tourism in the 1980s. For long in a state of dereliction, it has recently attracted attention as part of a new and growing tendency […]
Protest against limiting public access to the seaside
The FoP have posted a letter on the website of the Ministry of Economy protesting strongly against draft legislation that will limit public access to the sections of the seaside as part of large scale tourism developments.
75 photo books of Paros
Well-known Paros-based photographer is looking for sponsors to realise the presentation of 75 photo books with more than 65.000 photos (more than 7 years work) on Paros. More than 65.000 photos of Paros collected in 75 books. Unique photo project about the Greek island Paros Looking for sponsors to realize the presentation of 75 photo […]
Καλλιτεχνικό Οδοιπορικό στην Πάρο / Open Studios 2014
Για τρίτη χρονιά οι ΦτΠ συνδιοργανώνουν με την ΚΔΕΠΑΠ το “Καλλιτεχνικό Οδοιπορικό” που δίνει την ευκαιρία σε όλους να επισκεφτούν τους καλλιτέχνες της Πάρου στα ατελιέ τους. ~~~~~ For third year running the FoP are co-organising with KDEPAP the “Artistic Journey in Paros” which gives the opportunity to everyone to visit the Paros-based artists in […]
“Skopas and His World”
Τhe Institute of Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades (ΙΑPΚ), announced the publication of the proceedings volume of the Third International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades held in Paroikia of Paros from 11-14 June, 2010, entitled Ο Σκόπας και ο Κόσμος του – Skopas and His World and edited by the […]
PAROS, one whole story
A new and very interesting mini-guide has been prepared by the Municipality and KDEPAP in cooperation with the FoP. It covers archaeological sites/archaeological museum and churches/monuments. The texts are by the archaeologist Yannos Kourayos. The FoP have taken care of the translations into English, French and Italian.