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- Hannah Meltzer

Paros, Greece

IN A SENTENCE

Less tourist-trodden than close neighbours Mykonos and Santorini, this superlative Cycladic island blends slow living with understated luxury, drawing discerning travellers with its plethora of paradise beaches and offbeat, arty feel.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE THERE

To experience the beautiful ambrosial coastline, visit lively villages like Naousa, with its gorgeous fishing port and distinctive island architecture, or opt for more secluded swimming spots like Laggeri and Ampelas.

The island enjoys rich cultural history, famed since antiquity for Parian marble, the pure white kind of which the Venus de Milo is composed - you can visit ancient quarries in Marathi, close to the island's port Parikia.

Other inland highlights include the hillside village of Lefkés, once the capital of the island where you'll find centuries-old houses, charming tavernas and a neo-Byzantine church made with the distinctive local marble.

WHERE TO STAY: PARĪLIO