Editing Paros (section)

== No-Wind Activities ==
No wind on Paros is rare in summer, but when the Meltemi takes a day off, the island has plenty to fill it. The sheltered bay at Monastiri Beach is the go-to for calm swimming when everywhere else is blown out. Scuba diving around Naoussa and Aliki reveals the usual Aegean underwater scenery — clear water, rocky walls, and the odd ancient amphora. SUP and kayak excursions run from several beaches, with the Blue Lagoon between Paros and Antiparos being the highlight. Boat trips to Antiparos (15 minutes from Pounda) are the obvious half-day option — the cave there is worth a look. Back on land, Parikia's old town and the Byzantine-era Panagia Ekatontapiliani church are genuinely interesting, and the marble quarries at Marathi are a quirky detour. Cycling and hiking trails criss-cross the interior through terraced hillsides and whitewashed villages.