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| Lefkes (Paros) | ||
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| Residents | about 520 | |
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Lefkes, Greek Λεύκες, is a village in the interior of the island Paros.
background
View from the upper Platia towards Naxos
Lefkes lies at an altitude of around 250 m and was once the main town on the island of Paros. At that time most of the people lived from the quarrying of the marble, this was after Piso Livadi transported and shipped from there.
getting there
By bus
Bus line from Parikia via Kostos to Lefkes, on to Piso Livadi and to Dryos.
In the street
Distances: after Naoussa 11 km, after Parikia 11 km, after Piso Livadi 7 km.
mobility
The winding town center is off the road and is closed to cars. The place can be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Agia Triada Church
- church Agia Triada
- The village around the lower Platia has been preserved quite originally
- from the upper Platia you have a good view of the neighboring island of Naxos
- a Pigeon tower at the top of the village
activities
hikes
- Lefkes is a good starting point for hikes on the 771 m high Agios Pantes, also as Profitis Elias designated.
- An old Byzantine road leads from Lefkes to Prodromos.
shop
Pistachios in a Lefkes front yard
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Pigeon Tower at Lefkes
- Lefkes Village Hotel (****), Lefkes, Paros 84400, Cyclades, Greece. Tel.: 30 22840 41827, Email: [email protected].located on the outskirts towards Prodromos
