The feast of Karavolas is held in late August, and is one of the biggest celebrations in the Aegean with plenty of food, karavoles (large snails), wine, music and dancing till dawn. Lefkes also has other religious monuments worth visiting such as the church of Panagias Ypapantis or "Virgin Mary in the Cells" as the Parians call it, the monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, the country chapel of Agias Kyriakis in Pano Lefkes, and many other small country churches.Īll houses in the village are clean, whitewashed and overflowing with brightly colored flowers, season permitting. Agia Triada is a historical listed monument and one of the churches on Paros that shouldn't be missed. It features a three-aisle basilica with a raised middle aisle and two bell towers, exquisite examples of work by experienced Parian marble sculptors. Lefkes Area, Paros, South Aegean, 84400, Greece Select Room Lefkes Village Map, Address, Transportation & Nearest Stations and Airport Landmarks Lefkes Village 0 km Lefkes 0.27 km Blackrose 0.33 km Agia Triada 0.36 km ONEIPA Concept Store 0.41 km Yria Ceramic Studio 2.29 km Prodromos 2.57 km Ancient Marble Quarries 2. Agia Triada is at the end of the road, an impressive church constructed of Parian marble in 1835. The entire stroll along Ramnos Street boasts an excellent view of the east coast of the island. Lefkes village Paros Let me introduce you Lefkes village, which is located in Paros. Locals meet on the main square, near the monument dedicated to the Heroes of war, to talk and have a coffee. Many of the traditional wash houses in the old houses are still used by the women of the village. The main street of the village is named Ramnos, with a few tourist shops and attractions, such as the stunning neoclassical buildings, the House of Literature and the Museum of Cycladic Folklore. The typically Aegean houses are arrayed amphitheatrically, and the village boasts many narrow streets though which cars cannot pass and are perfect for walking. The maze of narrow cobblestone streets are lined with traditional white-washed houses, many now used as small hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants. Surrounded by olive groves and pine forests in verdant hills of interior Paros, Lefkes is a quintessentially historic Cycladic village boasting narrow stone laneways, stunning traditional and neo-classical architecture, and delicious tavernas, friendly locals, and that pleasant vibe found only in. The view of Naxos Island is breathtaking. Spend more than five minutes in Lefkes village and you’ll soon realise you never want to leave.
Lefkes is one of the largest inland villages and is the settlement at the highest altitude. Lefkes 4.5 1,216 reviews 6 of 92 things to do in Paros Historic Sites Write a review About If you’re in Paros, don’t miss out on visiting the traditional village of Lefkes. Lefkes traditional settlement is located at the center of Paros Island at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level, surrounded with olive, pine trees, vineyards and old wind mills.
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