We will be travelling to Paros next summer and would like to avoid busy Athens if possible. Does anyone know if there is a summer Hydrofoil boat that goes between Crete and Paros or perhaps Rhodes and Paros? If not, what are our other options? Thanks.
Posted by
France Southwest
2318 posts
Direct ferry Crete to Paros: Yes (from Heraklion between 4 and 6 hours crossing time depending on the ferries)
Direct ferry Rhodes to Paros: Definitely not
By ferry, Paros is only connected with the port of Piraeus (exceptionally port of Rafina) and with the other Cyclades Islands + Crete
By plane only with Athens
Posted by
Citizen of the World
2005 posts
Dozens of major European cities have direct flights to Mykonos in high season. From Mykonos, Paros is just a one-hour ferry ride away. The situation is the same for Santorini, although ferries from Santorini take 2-4 hours to reach Paros.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thank you everyone for this great advice.......I really appreciate it!