Aliki is a fishing village 11 kilometers south of Parikia and near Agkairiá. A walking route leads from Aliki to the small settlement of Agkairiá, where just a few houses are scattered. This makes it easy to distinguish between the fishing village and the nearby village with its own buildings when planning your trip.
Walking to Agkairiá
The walking trail from Aliki to Agkairiá passes through narrow village streets and along an unpaved path. Traditional Aegean houses can be seen along the way. From Aliki, it takes about ten minutes to reach the few houses in Agkairiá; the route climbs gently. The walking trail is rated moderate on Paros. The duration, incline, and surface therefore offer different information for planning: the approximate time refers to the route from Aliki to the houses, while the rating describes the walking trail.
The Parish Church of Agios Georgios
Agkairiá is home to the village’s old parish church, Agios Georgios. It is a single-nave basilica with a vaulted narthex and an arched bell tower above the entrance. The narthex is the church’s vestibule; the single-nave church hall, vaulted vestibule, and bell tower give the building several clearly distinct architectural features. A walk to Agkairiá thus combines a route through narrow streets with a specific destination: the village church and its architectural design.
Paros: Culture and nature in the wider area
In the wider destination of Paros, Panagia Ekatontapiliani is located in Parikia near the port and is one of Greece’s most significant early Christian monuments. Its baptistery is in the southern part of the church, dates from the 4th century, and is considered the oldest and best-preserved baptistery in the Orthodox East. The Byzantine Museum of Parikia is also housed in the church. Its collections include rare icons, wood carvings, and other religious relics from the Byzantine era and the period of Ottoman rule.
The Kastro of Parikia offers a different perspective on Paros’s architectural history: the ruins of the Venetian castle were built from columns from ancient temples and other architectural elements. In Lefkes stands the listed Church of Agia Triada, built in 1835 from Parian marble. Its three-aisled basilica has a raised central nave and two bell towers. The buildings differ in age, material, and form, offering different ways to explore the architectural history of the destination.
Nature and activities are also part of the wider destination. The Paros Environmental and Cultural Park has a seven-kilometer network of walking trails, as well as organized and unspoiled beaches. Its amphitheater has 700 seats for concerts and performances. Alongside village paths and churches, Paros therefore offers walking trails, different types of beaches, and a venue for events as distinct areas of interest.
Discover more destinations: Sarakiniko, Marpissa, Ampelas, Piso Livadi, Molos, Parasporos, Páros, Paros.
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