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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Naousa
Νάουσα
Spend a half‑day exploring the port, castle and beaches; stay overnight if you want beach time or sunset views.
Naousa is a small fishing village on Paros with a 13th‑century Venetian castle, a lively harbour and nearby sandy beaches. It can be enjoyed in a few hours, but a night lets you catch the sunset and relax on the beach.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Νάουσα
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €60–100 excl. bed · High €120+ 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 · Ambulance 166 · 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 | €2–3 |
| Greek salad or souvlaki | €5–8 |
| Beer (draft) | €4–6 |
| Bus ticket (Paros island) | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PAS · Paros National Airport
- Bus or taxi 15 min to Naousa
Typical fares
- Paros Airport → Naousa bus
- about €3, 15 min (check)
- Port taxi to Piperi beach
- ≈ €5 for 2 km (1.2 mi)≈ €5 for 1.2 mi (2 km)
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
The village centre is walkable; local buses run every 30 min to Parikia and other beaches.
See and do
Known for
- Venetian castle
- Piperi and Agii Anargiri beaches
- harbour
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parikia | Local bus from Naousa, about 20 min, then a short walk | ≈ 30 min |
Sleep
- Manis Inn
- Budget, beachfront, 5 min walk from port
- Kalypso Hotel & Apartments
- Mid‑range, sea view, Agii Anargiri beach
- Zefi Hotel and Apartments
- €55‑165 per night, pool, jacuzzi
- Astir of Paros
- Five‑star, private beach, spa
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee‑gno‑mee |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;po‑so ko‑sti‑zei |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;pu i‑ni i pa‑ra‑li‑a |
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
- Castle opening hours vary; check locally.
- Ferry schedules change seasonally – verify before travel.
Naousa is generally safe; watch for pickpockets in the harbour area and keep an eye on sun exposure in summer.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Naousa yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Venetian castle
- Piperi and Agii Anargiri beaches
- harbour
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Naousa (Paros): www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Naousa (Paros), revision 5208740 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5208740
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/naousa-paros). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.