{"id":735,"date":"2024-11-20T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/?p=735"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:35:05","slug":"lefkes-paros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/lefkes-paros\/","title":{"rendered":"The Charming Village of Lefkes, Paros"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"735\" class=\"elementor elementor-735\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28bddbab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28bddbab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26c0a7c4\" data-id=\"26c0a7c4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ea0865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73ea0865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Lefkes is in the heart of Paros Greece and it stands out as one of the island&#8217;s most traditional villages. It highlights Cycladic architecture, with whitewashed houses decorated with blue shutters and red-tiled roofs. Historically, Lefkes was the island\u2019s capital city until it was later changed to Parikia. There are many influences from previous rulers, including the Venetians and Byzantines.<\/p><p>The best way to get to Lefkes Paros is by car. But you can also take a local bus that is connected to many major towns around Paros. If you are staying in Naoussa or Parikia, you can actually get to Lefkes on foot. It is a great stroll where you can see the island&#8217;s lush interior.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b7db895 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b7db895\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb70125\" data-id=\"fb70125\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30888069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"30888069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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.elementor-toc__list-item{counter-increment:item}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper .elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper:before{content:counters(item,\".\") \". \"}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f113d7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f113d7f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-645e69c6\" data-id=\"645e69c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa39f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fa39f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exploring the traditional village of Lefkes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24623e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24623e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no better way to familiarise yourself with Lefkes than to walk through its streets. The village has many narrow and winding alleys that are lined with little houses and shops. The cobblestone streets will lead you through Lefkes to many courtyards, gardens and squares.<\/p><p>We suggest visiting a few monuments and sites while in Lefkes Paros to fully understand and appreciate the quaint village.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5b28f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5b28f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-694c6d0\" data-id=\"694c6d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7859ad87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7859ad87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Panagia Ekatontapiliani<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cba9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56cba9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most significant landmarks in Lefkes Paros is the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, also known as the Church of 100 Doors. This is an ancient Byzantine church that dates back to the 4th century and is one of the oldest and most important religious sites in Greece. The church\u2019s name comes from the numerous doors that symbolize the 100 saints whose relics are buried inside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79d3d96\" data-id=\"79d3d96\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106183d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"106183d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kastro Tower<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df02214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df02214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another key landmark in Lefkes is the historic Kastro Tower. This tower was a medieval fortress that once served as a defensive stronghold, protecting the village from invasions. We recommend climbing to the top of Kastro Tower for the most rewarding panoramic views of Paros and the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83d22cc\" data-id=\"83d22cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14102aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14102aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover Local Shops and Artisan Boutiques<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48aae0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48aae0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lefkes is not just about historical landmarks; it\u2019s also a great place to buy unique pieces from artisans. As you explore the village, you&#8217;ll find many shops and boutiques selling unique handmade goods. From traditional Greek textiles and ceramics to locally produced olive oil, you are bound to find the perfect gift here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-93532b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"93532b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6db2682\" data-id=\"6db2682\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6366cf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6366cf1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22addb4\" data-id=\"22addb4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f123075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f123075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1336\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/lefkes-town-greece.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-745\" alt=\"lefkes-town-greece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/lefkes-town-greece.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/lefkes-town-greece-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40d7d2d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40d7d2d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7faa09c5\" data-id=\"7faa09c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b10b3d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b10b3d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Must-see attractions in Lefkes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2624ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d2624ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although Lefkes Paros, Greece is a small village, there still is plenty to do. Here are some top attractions you shouldn&#8217;t miss:<\/p><h3>Agia Triada Church<\/h3><p>Also known as the Holy Trinity Church, it&#8217;s one of Lefkes&#8217; most significant religious landmarks. Built in the 19th century, this beautiful Orthodox church has traditional Cycladic architecture with a distinctive dome and elegant marble interiors. The church is famous for its frescoes and iconostasis.<\/p><p>The church is open from Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturdays. Entrance is free, although donations are also welcome to help with the site maintenance. You can participate in a guided tour for \u20ac5 per person, which will provide you with detailed insights into the church&#8217;s history and architecture.<\/p><h3>Folklore Museum<\/h3><p>In a beautifully restored 19th-century mansion, the museum shows the daily lives of Paros\u2019 residents over the centuries. Exhibits show off traditional costumes, household items, agricultural tools, and artwork that illustrate the rich traditions and craftsmanship of the region.<\/p><p>We suggest contacting the museum before planning a visit to confirm timetables and opening hours as the museum temporarily closes during the winter months.<\/p><h3>The Folklore Festival<\/h3><p>This is one of the biggest festivals in Lefkes. It celebrates the village\u2019s cultural traditions through music, dance, and local cuisine. It is held every August, and the festival attracts locals and visitors who come to enjoy performances by traditional Greek musicians and dancers, participate in workshops, and taste a variety of authentic Parian dishes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f59dc3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f59dc3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-973fcc3\" data-id=\"973fcc3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c2cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2c2cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/agia-triada-church.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-747\" alt=\"agia-triada-church\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/agia-triada-church.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/agia-triada-church-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a3dcbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a3dcbe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e25a163\" data-id=\"e25a163\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa1fa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fa1fa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Local cuisine: What and where to eat in Lefkes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aceeb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6aceeb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One must-try dish while in Paros is <em>Moussaka<\/em>, a classic Greek dish that has layers of eggplant, minced meat and b\u00e9chamel sauce baked to perfection. <em>Seafood<\/em> is a must, from grilled octopus to steamed shellfish, you cannot miss out on trying these local delicacies. Finally, <strong>Mezes<\/strong> (small dishes for sharing) are a must. These Greek starters vary from dips like <em>Tzatziki<\/em> to stuffed grape leaves called <em>Dolmades<\/em>.<\/p><p>Lefkes Paros, Greece, has many traditional dishes to enjoy. You can go to tavernas serving authentic Greek dishes to cosy caf\u00e9s perfect for a relaxing coffee break. Many Lefkes Paros restaurants cater to every palate. Here are some of our favourites!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbarossarestaurant.com\/restaurant\">Restaurant Barbarossa<\/a>: Found right in the centre of Lefkes Paros, Greece, this restaurant emphasises fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious and authentic Greek meals. Our top recommendation is the grilled octopus.<\/p><p>If you are visiting in the summer season, please make sure to call ahead for a reservation as tables book up well in advance.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floratavern.com\/\">Florta Tavern<\/a>: Located in the centre of Lefkes Paros, Greece, Florta Tavern has a warm and inviting atmosphere with traditional Greek decor. This charming taverna is popular with both locals and visitors for its friendly service and delicious, authentic cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d44bb23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d44bb23\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49da355\" data-id=\"49da355\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb6c76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2eb6c76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outdoor activities and hiking trails in Lefkes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f4891 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8f4891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Lefkes, you can do some pretty interesting excursions, including hiking the Byzantine Road. It is an 8-kilometer trail from Lefkes to Prodromos. It is moderately easy and will take you through olive groves and small villages. For those who like cycling, there are many paths around Lefkes. You can find bike rental shops in town and take any one of the well-marked trails.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72f0885 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72f0885\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a72070\" data-id=\"3a72070\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e98eb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e98eb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1302\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hiking-Lefkes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-746\" alt=\"hiking-Lefkes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hiking-Lefkes.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hiking-Lefkes-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3c98e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3c98e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-678d1ce\" data-id=\"678d1ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69b282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a69b282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for visiting Lefkes, Paros<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3d0b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c3d0b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The best time to visit the island is in the spring and autumn months if you want to avoid higher costs and larger crowds. In early autumn, the weather and sea are still warm enough for a beach holiday but offer cooler afternoons perfect for exploring inland villages like Lefkes. Great properties and accommodations can be found, especially if using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villarentals.gr\/\">Villa Rentals<\/a>. From traditional stone houses to large modern villas, there are many options to pick from. Lastly, don&#8217;t forget to familiarise yourself with the island and the local transportation options. Luckily, there is plenty to do and see on foot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1f3bf3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1f3bf3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e6fa66\" data-id=\"8e6fa66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55f231 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b55f231\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan your visit to Lefkes Today<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48bef0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48bef0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To truly experience Lefkes and the magic of Paros, where you stay makes all the difference. 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