Piso Livadi: Coastal Village and Port on Paros

Piso Livadi as a coastal village on Paros

Piso Livadi is a coastal settlement on the east coast of Paros, 10 metres above sea level. Located two kilometres southeast of Marpissa, it is Marpissa’s port. Together, its location, elevation and connection to the port provide a precise point of reference within the destination: Piso Livadi is a specific coastal village on the eastern side of the island.

Port and island connections

In summer, ferry services to nearby islands operate from Piso Livadi’s fishing port. These include Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Amorgos, Mykonos, Delos, Antiparos and Koufonisia. Routes and timetables may change, so check the connection for your travel dates before setting off. Small boats also depart from the port for excursions to nearby islands. Ferries and excursion boats offer different ways to visit the islands: in summer, ferries connect the port with the islands, while small boats set out on excursions.

Nearby Logaras Beach

The large sandy beach of Logaras is next to Piso Livadi. Turquoise waters and shade beneath tall sea pines define its coastal character. For orientation, it is helpful to consider the village and beach separately: Piso Livadi is the coastal settlement and port of Marpissa, while Logaras is the nearby beach. This makes it possible to take both the village’s connection to the port and the nearby beach landscape into account when planning.

Culture and architecture on Paros

Other cultural destinations on Paros offer different highlights. In Parikia, northeast of the town and near the port, stands Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of Greece’s most important early Christian monuments. The southern part of the church contains the ancient baptistery dating from the 4th century, considered the oldest and best-preserved baptistery in the Orthodox East. Ekatontapiliani is also home to the Byzantine Museum of Parikia, with rare images, wood carvings and other religious relics from the Byzantine period and the period of Ottoman rule.

The Kastro of Parikia also tells the story of the island’s architectural history: it preserves the ruins of a Venetian castle built from columns from ancient temples and other architectural elements. In Lefkes stands the listed Agia Triada, a church built from Parian marble in 1835. Its architectural features include a three-aisled basilica, a raised central nave and two bell towers. In Marpissa, the Sculpture Museum of sculptor and engraver N. Peratinos displays 192 of his works.

Nature and events on Paros

The Paros Environmental and Cultural Park has a seven-kilometre network of hiking trails, a 700-seat amphitheatre for concerts and performances, and both organised and unspoilt beaches. Since 2009, the park has hosted the Festival at the Park, a summer programme of cultural, sporting and environmental events. Hiking tours, nature walks and cycling tours are organised for international visitors in Aliki.

The Butterfly Valley is also among Paros’s natural areas. It is a rare habitat for Jersey tiger moths, which can be seen there in large numbers on tree trunks. For a visit focused on events, the Alyki Cultural Festival may also be of interest: it takes place every June, lasts three days and includes events in Alyki on Paros. If you have a particular date in mind, check the event dates before travelling.

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