Greek Isles: Beaches, Sailing, and Spas

Greek Isles:
Beaches, Sailing, and Spas

Our quest for relaxation takes us to the island of Paros, one of the most serene islands in the Cyclades, renowned for its charming villages, stunning beaches, and peaceful ambiance. Each island has its own vibe. Mykonos, for example, is party central. Paros is peace and relaxation, perfect for our goal of slowing down and healing.

Tomorrow, we will eat our way around the islands. That’s going to be difficult because food is central to Greek culture and therefore options are abundant. Much like choosing from a spa menu, we will suffer through in order to bring the best to you.
- Cris

Day 1: Walk The Streets of Naoussa

Wander The Streets of Naoussa

Drop your luggage off and head out to soak up that Mediterranean sunshine. Stroll through the narrow streets of Naoussa and get hopelessly lost. Feeling panicked? You are on a small island and so you can’t truly get lost. Just keep walking in the same direction until you reach the ocean. Then turn around, peek at the GPS on your phone, and head back to your original destination. Getting lost in this city is part of the charm because you discover fantastic shops, sample lots of ice cream or gelato, and meet very friendly people. Enjoy the lack of deadlines and just immerse yourself in the local vibe.

Venetian Port

Go yacht shopping! It’s fun to walk through the Harbor and admire the yachts docked everywhere. You may be forgiven for thinking you walked into a yacht store but these are all privately owned and are never truly empty and unattended. That’s great news for you because it’s surprisingly easy to make friends with the guy left behind to watch the boat….and get a tour 😉 Feeling hungry? Look around you. While half of the boats are yachts, the other half are fishing ships. All of the restaurants serve fish that was caught earlier that morning. I’m not a fan of fish unless it is freshly caught and this is heaven (for me).

Day 2: Lounge On The Beach

Kolymbithres Beach

Naoussa has four different beaches and so today we will lounge at Kolymbithres Beach. Kolympithres is one of the most famous beaches in Paros, and in Greece as well, due to the sleek rocks which give you the impression of being on the moon. Some inlets have been formed among the rocks with small beaches. If you get here early, you can use them as your private beach. The water at Kolympithres is clear, shallow and warm. You can rent an umbrella and sunbed but most people use the rocks as shade. Put your phone away and enjoy the shallow water and beautiful sunshine.

A Place To Chat, Stepping Up, and All In

Evening: Wish you were here
Mesmerizing: I might reach 20,000 steps without realizing it
I’m In: Take a private cruise, you say?

Day 3: Sailing and Gratitude

Go Sailing

Take a private boat tour around Paros. Visit secluded beaches, swim in hidden coves, and perhaps even enjoy a picnic on a remote island. You control how quiet or crowded you want the swimming area to be because you control where you go. Tell the Captain “I don’t want to see people” and be taken to luxurious private coves for a swim.

Panagia Ekatodapiliani

Τhe sacred temple of Panagia Ekatodapiliani, The Church of Our Lady of One Hundred Gates, celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin with traditional religious ceremonies but also fireworks, red smoke signal flares and a large celebration. At other times of the year, it is a place of quiet contemplation to feel gratitude that you can get away on such a wonderful trip.

Day 4: Spa Day

The spa at Avant Mar is a temple to healing and rejuvenation. The treatments are private and semi-outdoors, allowing you to breathe ocean air while you have the stress rubbed out of your muscles. After enjoying a massage and facial, spend the remainder of the day enjoying the pool and hydrotherapy.

Tomorrow, we will explore what to eat in order to fuel these wonderful days. We assume that you are on vacation, and so the menu will be a bit more delicious than a typical meal but we will make sure you can find healthy nutrition as well.

See you tomorrow.

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