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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Ampelas
Αμπελάς
Ampelas is a half-day stop from Naousa or Parikia: swim at the harbour beach, eat fresh fish, then move on. Not a base.
Ampelas is a small fishing village on Paros' north-east coast, 5 km from Naousa and 13 km from Parikia. It has three small sandy beaches, a harbour, a few tavernas and a growing number of hotels. Most visitors come for a swim and a meal, then return to Naousa or Parikia. One night works if you want a quiet beach stay.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Αμπελάς
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–80 excl. bed · Mid €80–150 excl. bed · High €150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 112 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €3–5 |
| Fresh fish taverna meal | €20–35 |
| Beer (draught) | €4–6 |
| Water (1.5 L) | €1–2 |
| Taxi Naousa → Ampelas | €10–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PAS · Paros National Airport
- About 20 km (12 mi) by road; taxi or carAbout 12 mi (20 km) by road; taxi or car
Typical fares
- Bus Naousa → Ampelas
- about €2, about 10 min (check)
- Taxi Paros Airport → Ampelas
- €30–40 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk: the village is compact. Bus from Naousa (check schedule) or car. Parking near the harbour.
See and do
Known for
- Harbour beach
- Aspros Gremos beach
- Fresh fish tavernas
- Church of Agios Fanourios
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Naousa | Bus or car, 5 km (3.1 mi), about 10 minBus or car, 3.1 mi (5 km), about 10 min | 15 min |
| Parikia | Bus or car, 13 km (8.1 mi), about 20 minBus or car, 8.1 mi (13 km), about 20 min | 30 min |
| Lefkes | Car, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 15 minCar, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 15 min | 20 min |
Sleep
- Ampelas village
- Hotels and apartments near the beach; quiet at night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Goodbye | Γειά σας / ΑντίοYia sas / Adio |
| Thank you | ΕυχαριστώEfharisto |
| How much? | Πόσο κάνει;Poso kani? |
| The bill, please | Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώTo logariasmo, parakalo |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;Pou einai i paralia? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus service is limited; check the timetable at the Naousa stop.
- Aspros Gremos has no shade: bring water and sun protection.
- Spearfishing is popular; respect local rules.
Ampelas is safe. The main risks are sunburn and dehydration on the beach; no lifeguard at Aspros Gremos.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ampelas yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Harbour beach
- Aspros Gremos beach
- Fresh fish tavernas
- Church of Agios Fanourios
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ampelas (Paros), revision 5242653 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242653
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ampelas-paros). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.