Parikia
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Parikia is a port on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest settlement is Lefkes.
Also known as Όρμος Παροικιάς.
Main port of Paros, church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (252°–256°).
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–276°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ancient Paros: 8 min on foot
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani church: 9 min on foot
- Archaeological Museum of Paros: 10 min on foot
- Lefkes: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min by road
- Kóstos: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (To Souvlaki Tou Pepe) 110 m away
- Supermarket (BIDALIS) 100 m away
- Bus 260 m away
- Parking (Elea) 120 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Parikia (Paros) · VHF channel 12
Local rules
- 2026 instructions of the Paros harbour master's office: passenger vessels contact the harbour master's office on VHF channel 12 or at +30 22840 21240 before arrival; regulated entry speed; order of arrival and departure set by the harbour master's office due to heavy summer traffic.
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Delfini, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Stefanos, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: unorganized beach, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Livadia cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- unorganized beach cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- MARTSELO BEACH cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Krotiri cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Delfini cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Parasporos cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Parikia
- Agia Eirini cove
- Livadia cove
Questions
Is Parikia sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Parikia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Parikia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Parikia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.