![]() ![]() I would say it's long enough for Santorini (a very small island) but probably not long enough for Paros, which is larger and almost demands a day-trip to the nearby island of Antiparos (lovely!). This route is operated by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines and Golden Star Ferries. Ferries depart from the Paros Port in Parikia from mid-morning until early-evening. With Fast Ferries which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive. The islands of Paros and Santorini are well-connected by ferry in the busy summer tourist season, with more frequent ferries in July and August than in May, June, and September. The average sailing time is 3 hours and 1 minute. The trip duration from Paros to Santorini (thera) is between 1h 45m 3h 35m. This 11-day Greece vacation takes you to the capital, Athens, as well as some of the famous Greek Islands, including Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini. Paros is not one of the "expensive islands" like Santorini, Mykonos, and Hydra.Īre you going somewhere else too? 3 days is not a very long time. The Paros to Santorini route is operated by 4 ferry companies in the peak summer season with about 31 sailings per week. See the contrasting modern and ancient life in Athens, explore Delos, the birth of Artemis in Mykonos, get swept away on the golden beaches of Paros, and learn about Santorinis volcanic past. I didn't used to think so, and I'm certainly willing to put my experience down to terrible luck, but I was there in July and a small bottle of soda water in a cafe in Oia was €6 (that's US $9, and it was only 1/4 liter). If you are budget conscious, I would pick Paros - Santorini tends to be ridiculously expensive. If you're looking for a chill out (especially in the hotel) kind of vacation, I agree with Mariha and would pick Paros. If you are looking for a "get out and explore" kind of vacation, based on what you said, I'd probably go for Santorini a shade over Paros, on the basis of the "wow-factor" (the views). Both have good options for exploring (archaeological sites and museum, traditional villages) although the site of Ancient Thira (on Santorini) is more impressive than any of the four archaeological sites on Paros that I'm aware of. ![]() While you could easily spend a week exploring the beauty of Santorini. The island of Santorini is famous for its blue-domed churches, white houses against breathtaking turquoise waters, and stunning bays and beaches that are known around the world. The travel distance between Santorini and Paros is a total of 56 nautical miles (104 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 07:07h. Santorini has better (more upscale) shopping, better accommodation options if you're willing to pay for them, and better views. At the top of the list of the best boat tours in Paros is a trip to Santorini. Paros has better beaches, fewer tourists, more laid-back feel, better day-trip options, and you can actually get away from the tourist stuff if you try. Personally, I'd rather go to Paros than Santorini (I've spent several months on Paros and about a month on Santorini). I agree with Litsa that it will really depend on what you are into. ![]()
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