1. Travel trips on getting to Paros island as normal flights to the island are tight on availability and times.

I thought I would mention that sometimes a connecting flight from Athens then to Naxos or Mykonos Islands, then a short one hour boat trip to Paros is another travel option...I would highly recommend traveling to Mykonos even if there was no afternoon one hour boat trip to Paros as its beautiful - and sure beats Athens!!!

There are a lot more regular flights to Mykonos as its very popular!! I think the boat would would go mornings and afternoons!!... you might be able to match it up successfully !!!( note: also unless it has changed in the last 2 years.... there is NO boat from Mykonos to Paros on Wednesdays )....... the other sure but slower option is from Athens port to Paros by ferry....... normal ferry is 5.5 hours... jet cat is about 2.5 hours........ there are lots of regular daily ferries that travel to Paros on their way to the other islands like Santorini (its like a bus service and you jump off where you like).... the day service I recommend as its enjoyable and sunny .

There are lots of ferry boats leaving at different times by different companies ... it can be a little hard to track down time tables but a good travel agent will work it out!!! Allow up to 1.5 hours to get out of the airport into Athens, through Athens and down to the port.

warm summer regards, Gregory

2. "the winds" arrive mid summer - usually the first week in August and by October have usually settled down ...."the winds" are usually welcomed by most people as Greece is generally considered hot without them!! (its 30 to 40 degrees with no humidity or insects.....)

"the winds" are only considered a problem if you're in an exposed location.....~VILLA DE CHILLOUT~ is located in a quiet, protected agricultural area set back from beach front... 40 metres back !... nestled amongst the olive trees and grape vines..... I have been at the beginning of August when "the winds" were blowing and the villa is a welcome sheltered spot to return to at the end of each day .....

Even when  "the winds" are blowing,  select one of the many and varied beaches that are protected from them ...... there is a selection of at least 8 special beaches that are all different. Its good having a change of beach each day (or wind shift) in case you get bored with the same beach !!!..... Paros Island is known in Greece and much loved by Athenians for having the best sandy beaches in the Aegean sea..... as well as the most authentic continuous working fishing village - Naousa !!...... as well as its less commercial more provincial atmosphere than the more popular foreign tourist islands.

Also please checkout my "recommendation list " on the website and enjoy!!!

warm summer regards, Gregory

3. Your local contact is KLAUS .... he is a part of the ~VILLA de CHILLOUT~ service !!!

Ask him for all general information, directions and recommendations ..... he is very helpful and a nice person who is great at solving any problems and making your holidays extra special!!!!

Ask him where -

1. the bakery is ... 3kms away ... a must visit !!....great for breakfast etc yum yum

2. the supermarket .... on the corner on the way to Naousa

3. LOUKIA is the local contact in Naousa (her husband built the villa) a very nice person in the local newsagent /book shop who will recommend restaurants etc (on the water are usually the best!!)

4. Golden beach, Saint a Maria beach, Molisk OR Monastery beach if its windy!!

5. the monastery on top of the hill (you can see it from villa)... has best views - a must visit! Its near Piso Livadi - also a great spot for lunch on the water front !!

6. the back street shopping in Parikia...... also visit its very old church in town!

Enjoy , explore its all fun ... its a small island and distances are short...its also very safe ......... the Greeks are very religious

warm summer regards, Gregory

PS ... sorry no dvd player in the villa ... a great cd player with lots of cds to play (outside the villa and around the island is more vivid and real than any movie !!!!! )

Explore the back street shopping and cafes of the islands capital Parikia - about 25 minutes away!
or a day trip via ferry to ANDIPAROS (the smaller adjioning island) ... explore + enjoy !!!!!