Votsalo appartments are located in Naoussa, Paros, on a hillside overlooking the bay of Naoussa, just 50 metres from the sea. The location comprises the peacefulness of the outskirts with the proximity (about 10 minutes walk) of the town center. A small secluded beach is located 50 meters from Votsalo, which makes it ideal for a quiet swim any time of day (or night).
We offer single and two room apartments equipped with kitchenettes, refrigerators, TV, A/C and hairdrers. All rooms have balconies or verandas with magnificent view of the bay of Naoussa.
The rooms are cleaned daily, towels are changed every other day and sheets every 2 days.
At a 200 meters range you can find a Super Market, a bakery and a gas station, and you can also catch a bus going to Parikia from just across the street.
By Air
Olympic Airways is currently the only air carrier that serves Paros from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". The airplanes are small and the available seats are few, so you better book early.
The airport in Paros is located at the Southwestern part of the island, and the distance from Naoussa is about 25 Km.
By Sea
The most popular way to get to Paros is by boat. You can catch a boat to Paros either from Pireas (at the Southern part of Athens), or from Rafina which is located closer to the Athens airport. (Paros is also connected by sea with Mykonos, Santorini and Crete)
The trip will take from 3 to 6 hours depending on the ship you choose. Most ships depart early in the morning (07:30 - 08:30) and in the evening (17:00 - 20:00), and the price for a one-way ticket is between 25 and 45 euro (First class is more expensive)
All ships arrive at the port of Parikia which is situated 11 Km away from Naoussa. We will be glad to offer you any assistance needed to get from Parikia to Naoussa, just give us a call.
More information (schedules etc) at the site of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine
Despite it's traditional look the island has all the necessary facilities to make your stay both enjoyable and safe.
Shopping: In Paros you will find plenty of Supermarkets, Boutiques, Jewelry shops as well as bookstores, souvenir and antique shops. Newspapers and Magazines (both greek and foreign) are available in Parikia and Naoussa.
Getting around: The best way to travel around Paros is by renting a car (or motorbike). Availability might be difficult during August. A valid driving license (EU or International) is required by law in order to acquire a vehicle.
If you don't want to rent you can travel by bus, taxi or boat. The buses cover most of the island but while they are cheap and relatively efficient they are usually crowded.
Health: There plenty of Pharmacies around Paros and any medication required should be readily available. The Health Center in Parikia can take care various small incidents.
Things to do: You can spend endless hours on one of the lovely beaches of Paros. Most of them are organized with a cafe-bar, umbrellas and beach beds to rent out, but you can still find secluded beaches for a more quiet day in the sun.
On the sight seeing bit you can visit some interesting Byzantine churches and Monasteries or stroll through one of the traditional villages of the island. You can also visit the caves of Antiparos (a small island to the southwest of Paros).
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