Paros is one of the largest Cycladic islands (186 sq. klm.).

It is situated at 37o 5’ latitude, west of Naxos and east of Antiparos, in the centre of Aegean sea routes and 90 nautical miles from Pireaus.
There are frequent connections from Pireaus and Rafina, others Cycladic islands, islands of the eastern Aegean, Thessalonika and Crete (with ferryboats, catamarans and flying dolphins) and flight connections with Athens and Thessalonika.

The trip from Piraeus takes 4,5 hours by ferryboat and 2,5-3 hours by fast boats.
 
Paros is an island with a rolling landscape. There is a central mountain range Profitis Ilias (776 meters high), which leads down to hillsides which in turn lead down to a beautiful shoreline and plains, which are ideal for farming. This variety of scenery is one of the charms of Parian landscape.

Paros is one of the more fertile islands of the Cyclades. Amongst its produce is its wine (famous since ancient times) olive oil, cereals and fruits. In recent years the production of Parian wine, which is famous world wide, is on the increase, using grapes from local vineyards and bottled in modern bottling factories. Apart from farming, Parians also make their living from fishing and from animal farming.