HISA is an accredited study abroad program that offers full semester and year courses in the arts and humanities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Check out their website for the programs currently offered.
+30 6948 516797 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts founded and established in Paros over 40 years ago continues its tradition in offering small-group intensive study in the fine arts. Study abroad programs for university students fall & spring. The center is housed in a restored Neoclassical building in the heart of the Old Town of Parikia, which also operates as an art gallery in the summer.
+30 22840 23287 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
Enjoy the underwater world in a relaxing way! Guided dives and snorkelling in small groups with high professional standards and respect to the environment. Introductory experiences, all SSI and PADI courses in many languages. Specialised center for children (8-15 years old) with dedicated SSI and PADI courses.
+30 22840 91008 | +30 6975 923156 | Aliki, Seafront street
Horse riding activities for children and adults- lessons and trail rides. Also offers horse training, sales and trade and boarding facilities.
Families are welcome to visit Thanassis' place, get close to the animals (cows, sheep etc.) and experience farm life in a small village by the sea.
+30 22840 53403 | +30 6998 413813 | Ambelas
To the Garden is an ecological project designed and built upon applied principles of Permaculture and Sustainability. It offers a series of internships and workshops in a number of arts, crafts and practical skills and also provides idyllic retreat facilities for the Creative Artist, Writer or Scholar.
+30 22840 91524 | +30 6937 300243 | Aliki & Ageria, Kavaleto
Music Conservatory including classes of classical music, modern music, traditional popular music, pre-school musical education, general musical education and more.
Check the website for upcoming workshops, seminars and other activities.
*Special summer classes*
+30 22840 23202 | Parikia, Kakapetra
Fresh, hand-picked and brought to your door: herbs, wild weeds, wild fruits, capers, pickled vegetables, edible bulbs and anything else offered at the nature of Paros. Mr. Christos walks the mountains and the plains of island, picks its edible gifts, washes them and delivers or sends them to you - ready to eat!
+30 22840 23026 | N/A
Painting, drawing and printmaking classes in week-long programs, designed to study practical elements of painting & drawing such as color theory and composition while helping students to develop a personal approach and expression.
+30 22840 25331 | Parikia, Old Town
One of the first travel agencies on the island, operating for more than 25 years, passed from father to daughter - Athena, who has deep knowledge of the island and can offer expert advice and high-quality services on any travel-related activity. Various packages available. Specialized on eco-friendly tours.
+30 22840 41736 | +30 6934 338578 | Pisso Livadi, Fishing port
Wim Drion is a Dutch painter and former professor of art at the Willem de Kooning Academy of Fine Arts in Rotterdam. He lives on Paros from April to November and organizes drawing and painting workshops.
+31 20 6200164 | +30 6939 667664 | Parikia, Old Town, Kastro
Aliki Yoga School
Oona Giesen offers 1 week intensive courses/yoga holidays during summer. Also regular winter yoga classes. Small groups of max. 10 persons, so everybody can be corrected. All levels, also beginners. Contact for schedule. Oona has 25 years of teaching experience. Associated member of the Society of Yoga Teachers the Netherlands, member of the European Yoga Federation and the International Yoga Federation. • The studio is available for rent to other yoga teachers for own workshops.
+30 6979 351951 | Piso Aliki
Okreblue Yoga Retreat Center
A unique space on Paros offering Yoga Retreats with accommodation or you can just drop in and join the "daily yoga classes. At Okreblue your practice is surrounded by nature in spacious outdoor/indoor yoga shalas and with a professional and mindful approach. Classes available for all levels of practitioners. Personal yoga sessions or wellness coaching sessions based on Yoga and Ayurveda are available throughout the year
+30 6981 014300 | Santa Maria, Filizi Beach
Louridis Studios
Located on the beach, Louridis offers rooms, self-catering studios and apartments for up to 4 guests - most with undisturbed view to the sea. In the premises, there is a restaurant, a funky beach bar, an original open-air dance and yoga school and a well-known windsurf station. Suitable for kids. Pets allowed.
+30 22840 42189, 41714 | Golden Beach
Private Italian Lessons
Certified Italian teacher with many years of experience in teaching to Greek and English speakers. Offers private or group lessons, to kids and adults. summer lessons also, all language certificates (A1 - C2).
6974 365805 | N/A
Kastro Antiparos
Rooms, apartments, suites and small houses for up to 6 persons with a traditional touch, in a garden with swimming pool. Hosts weddings, receptions and other events.
+30 22840 61011 | +30 6979 616637 | Antiparos, Town
AWAKE Watersports & Mountain Bike
AWAKE is a team of young & enthusiastic professionals, offering a wide range of water-sports, mountain bike rentals and tours. Awake Watersports centers Punda Beach & Farangas Beach: water-skiing, wakeboarding, snorkelling, canoeing etc. with rentals & lessons. Awake Mountain Bike is based at New Golden Beach (Tserdakia) and offers MTB rentals, guided & self-guided tours. Activities packages available. Special lessons for children.
+30 6936 529302 | Pοunda Beach / Farangas Beach / New Golden Beach
Let's Cook Greek
Enjoy cooking Greek dishes with Mama Margarita, at Margarita Studios in Ambelas village, located very close to the sea. Package includes 2 nights' accommodation, breakfast, dinner and lessons. Available in June, July & September.
+30 22840 52362, 52365, 24472 | Ambelas
Caretta Healthy Restaurant & Cafe
An original restaurant/cafe shaped as a Caretta turtle, set at an inspiring spot of Filizi beach, at the southern end of Santa Maria beach. Try its rich, healthy breakfast & healthy snacks incl. vegetarian/vegan options, mostly cooked with their own bio-vegetables. Home-produced wine, smoothies w/ super foods, teas with home-grown herbs and more. Set in the premises of a Seaside Retreat Center with outdoor yoga lessons! • Open June-Sept., 9am-11pm.
+30 22840 53249 | Santa Maria, Filizi Beach
Dinghy Sailing School by Paros Nautical Club
Sailing courses and individual lessons for optimist, laser and omega, all year round. The sailing lessons are for kids and adults and all levels of experience. Have fun during your holidays and learn to sail. Located at the beach of Livadia in Parikia, in the premises of the Paros Nautical Club, home of many renown athletes.
+30 22840 21800 | Parikia, Livadia Beach
Paros Yoga Shala Retreats & Workshops
Paros Yoga Shala & Irana Ji An Yoga practice an experiential approach to yoga as conscious evolution. Offers a wide range of yoga classes,teachers and workshops.
A space for practice-to share, learn and teach.The hall is available to rent for related workshops and seminars.
+30 6937 375694 | Naoussa, Peripheral Road
Ef Wellness Seminars
"Ef" runs experiential workshops in Paros, for educators, parents, therapists and everyone who wishes to live a happy healthy life. Seminars include: reflexology, thearical improvisation, music and movement, story-telling, crafts and more.
+30 22840 24495 | +30 6944 655200 | Parikia / Naoussa
Inner Space Yoga & Scuba Retreat
Inner Space Yoga & Scuba Retreat offers an exclusive venue for those seeking reinvigoration and relaxation. Combined with the therapeutic power of the Greek sun, and a chance to regenerate in a welcoming private setting.
+30 6937 488721 | Aliki & Ageria, Ageria
Giesen Hans
He is a painter from Holland, living half of the year on Paros. He gives painting workshops in the summer. Often exhibits in the Netherlands, Greece and Germany.
+30 6932 505439 | Aliki
Paros Kite Center
Full kiteboard and windsurf services: rentals, lessons, repairs, storage. • Κite & windsurf shop with equipment, wetsuits etc.
• Also runs a funky beach bar with drinks, juices, large selection of beer and light meals to enjoy watching the athletes performing right in front.
+30 6977 003855 | Parikia, Pounda
SunWind
Windsurfing center with offering rentals, board storage & lessons for all ages and levels. Also available: sea kayaks, water skiing, tubes, kitesurfing lessons.
+30 22840 42900 | +30 6932 737376 | Golden Beach
Dance School & Summer Daycare Efi Loudarou
Ballet classes - beginner to pre-professional with Royal Academy of Dance system. Also modern dance & fitness classes for kids & adults.
The dance hall is available for rent to dance groups & teachers for seminars. • The school runs a special Summer Fun Daycare programme for kids 3-10 years old, with educational & fun activities in Greek! Daycare is offered for 1 day up to 6 six weeks.
+30 22840 22816 (weekdays, 17:00-21:00) | Parikia, Sinikismos
Paros International Creative Music Program
An intensive study abroad program on music, featuring courses in composition, improvisation, music analysis and 20th century musicology that aims to introduce students to a plethora of technical skills & technical strategies for making music, either as composers or improvisers.
+30 6934 946750 | no location
Seibt Peter
Art agents present the work of C.P.Seibt, who lives on Paros throughout the year: paintings, objects, installations, art-projects.
+30 22840 23368 | Parikia, Elitas
Karate & Kobudo School
Karate & Kobudo courses for all ages.
+30 22840 24950 | Parikia
Force 7
Windsurf center offering lessons for all ages, beginner & advanced, rentals, storage and sales. Also, catamaran rentals & lessons. Kayak & sup rentals. Beach volleyball by the center.
• Open: May - October daily. Special rentals or courses may be available other times.
+30 22840 41789 | +30 6944 645440 | Golden Beach
World Studies - Triantafillou Marilena
Foreign language and Computer school, for kids and adults. Languages taught: English, German, Italian. Computer skills and ECDL certifications.
+30 22840 24082 | Parikia, Peripheral Road
Paros Surf Club
Windsurfing station with quality boards and sails for rent, lessons (from the youngest to the oldest, from beginner to advance).
+30 22840 41778 | New Golden Beach (Tserdakia)
Naoussa Sailing Team
Run by Paros Sailing School, well-known for its award-winning athletes, the school offers private and group lessons for kids and adults in Optimists, Laser, Toper Omega and Skiff boats (29er & 49er). Custom-made courses available.
+30 6974 717978 | Naoussa, Kolimbithres
Myrsini International School
Accredited summer language courses combined with fun & educational activities on Paros. Myrsini Educational Center offers 1-4 week long language learning programmes for adults, with a 15-hour tuition per week plus 15 hours of activities. Courses on offer include Greek for foreigners, general English (all levels), IELTS, English for special purposes and more.
+30 22840 22850 | +30 6974 396483 | Parikia, Livadia, Sinikismos
Music School
The Municipal Music School offering lessons on various musical instruments, music theory, choir, Orff system for pre-school kids. Classes for all ages.
+30 22840 22038 | Parikia, Agia Anna
Margarita
A cozy, stylish hotel with Suites, Rooms & Family Apartments very close to Ambelas beach, 3km to Naoussa. Rooms are furnished & decorated with selected natural material, like Parian marble. Swimming pool, hydro massage, playground, library & traditional Greek restaurant. Cooking lessons & active holiday packages offered. Wedding planning, social events hosting by the pool. Pets welcome, babysitting, wheelchair access.
+30 22840 52362 | Naoussa, Ambelas
ntrl High wakeboard and waterski centre
Water-ski & wake-board equipment & lessons for kids and adults.
+30 6973 033355 & +30 6944 745612 | Naoussa, Ai Yiannis Detis (Monastiri Beach)
Kokou Horse Riding Center
Operating since 1990, Kokou offers riding lessons for children & adults and organized horseback tours in the countryside for experts & beginners. Recommended by major travel guides. Transport available.
+30 22840 51818 | +30 6944 174998 | Ambelas
Okreblue Apartments
Experience total relaxation of mind & body on the beach of Filizi, next to Santa Maria. Set among sand dunes & cedar trees, Okreblue is an original accommodation unit with 15 Rooms & Studios for 2-4 (garden or sea view.) Okreblue has 2 spacious & shaded open-air yoga halls with daily yoga lessons (yoga instructor on-site), international workshops & a Healthy-Meal Restaurant.
+30 22840 53249 | +30 6981 014300 & +30 6937 008677 | Santa Maria, Filizi Beach