Lefkes (Λεύκες) is a traditional mountain village in the centre of Paros. Once the island’s capital, it sits on a hillside with views across Paros and out to the Aegean Sea. It is one of the best-preserved inland villages in the Cyclades.
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In 2021, it was home to 600 people.
Get in
[edit]Lefkes is reached by road from Parikia or Naoussa. There are infrequent local KTEL bus services which vary seasonally. Parking is available on the edge of the village, as the centre is pedestrian-only. It is also a popular stop on island tours.
Get around
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- Church of Agia Triada – a large 19th-century marble church with distinctive bell towers
- Traditional Cycladic streets – whitewashed houses and narrow lanes
- Panoramic viewpoints – especially toward the north coast and neighbouring hills
- Old Byzantine road – historic walking path that passes through the village