The island of Paros is part of the Cyclades Islands, one of the most beautiful and famous islands in Greece. When you think of the Cyclades, lively Mykonos and evocative Santorini come to mind, but we assure you that even Paros is worth a visit. Here you can find everything you can imagine from a holiday on a Greek island, but without the chaos and the worldliness of the most famous and crowded Cyclades. Tourism and nightlife in Paros certainly are not lacking, but it is still easy to carve out a holiday of complete tranquility, for those who want it. On this island you can participate in local life by day, enjoying the beautiful beaches and then preparing for the night life that awaits you with many possibilities. The nightlife in Paros is very lively, you can find a nice party atmosphere; Parikia and Naoussa are the cardinal points of fun on the island. Both in Parikia and Naoussa night time entertainment starts at sunset and you are spoiled for choice. In this article, we will review both locations to show you the most trendy and popular places on the island, so there is nothing left to do but swap the swimsuit that you used during your day at the beach and open the suitcase to choose the 'outfit more suited to the destination you're going to choose.
The lively Parikia ...
If you decide to go to Parikia you can not miss an evening at The Dubliner, a complex that can hold up to 3,500 people made up of a number of bars. For example, you can choose from the Salsa Bar where you can dance Caribbean music and fans of the Latin American genre will demonstrate their skills; and the Dubliner, a classic Irish pub for a reasonably priced beer. The most sparkling area of Parikia, where you can experience the nightlife in full, is that of the promenade where most of the entertainment spots are located, so much so that the area is identified as the "street of discos". One of them is the famous Hard Rock, while for those looking for something more peaceful, always located on the seafront is the Evinos disco.
The Evinos opens at six in the afternoon and allows you to enjoy the nightlife of Paros in a much softer way. Being able to take advantage of a comfortable and trendy furniture placed on panoramic terraces and listening to a pleasant background music you will give you that bit of romance, while inside a mix of rock and funk will entertain you. Continuing along the south promenade, Havana Paros is a place open only from February to November that will take you into a Latin atmosphere. Lovers of this genre can count on good Brazilian and Cuban music, but also jazz and blues.
... and the characteristic Naoussa
Moving instead to Naoussa, you will notice a more refined nightlife compared to Parikia. Nostos, the disco par excellence of the entire island, in the summer season crowds of young people who linger to dance until the first light of dawn, just like at Insomnia. According to many, participating in the nightlife of Paros in the most sophisticated Naoussa is more expensive than Parikia; The clubs that compete with The Dubliner of Parikia are Agosta, which dominates a small square on the port of Naoussa, the Briky and the Buena Vista.
Not just Clubs ..
Paros nightlife is not just discos: for example, the Saloon D'Or bar, one of the oldest on the Cyclades islands, located on the Parikia seafront, will offer you a pleasant atmosphere. In the same way, the Miromolos bar is a very special place, set in an old cellar where you can listen to live music that ranges from different types, from rock to typical Greek music. In Market Street you will find the Pirate one of the first places on the island: here the backbone is jazz and blues music where often some musician stops to give some improvised piece. But if your idea of nightlife in Paros is the taste of Greek culture and tradition, go to the Filarakia bar; open 24 hours and is located along the road that leads to Naoussa. Once in the room you will be overwhelmed by the Hellenic music played live, and you will not resist the temptation to try your hand at some popular dance letting you experience the typical Greek atmosphere. While in Naoussa if you prefer you can opt for the most popular bars of the place or the Kiranos Cafè, the Cafe Karino and the Amelie: all of these making for a very pleasant evening.
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