Explore the Ancient Marble Quarries of Paros

Getting There

• Bus

  From Mykonos Town (Chora), walk to the main bus station located near Fabrika Square. Take the bus to the port of Mykonos and transfer to a ferry heading to Paros. Once you arrive at the Paros port (Parikia), follow the signs to the local bus station and take a bus towards Marpissa. Get off at the nearest stop to Epar.Od. Parikias-Marpissas and walk approximately 10 minutes to reach the Ancient Marble Quarries.

• Ferry

  Head to Mykonos Old Port and board a ferry to Parikia on Paros Island. The ferry ride usually takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Upon reaching the Paros port, exit the ferry and walk to the local bus station. Catch a bus heading towards Marpissa and disembark at the closest stop to Epar.Od. Parikias-Marpissas. The Ancient Marble Quarries will be about a 10-minute walk from there.

• Taxi

  After arriving at Parikia port on Paros via ferry, you can easily find taxis waiting outside the port. Take a taxi directly to the Ancient Marble Quarries located at Epar.Od. Parikias-Marpissas, which is about a 15-minute ride. Make sure to confirm the fare with the driver before starting your journey.

• Walking

  If you're staying in Parikia, you can walk to the Ancient Marble Quarries. Start at the port and head towards Epar.Od. Parikias-Marpissas. It’s a scenic 30-40 minute walk along the coast, where you can enjoy the views of the sea and the surrounding landscape. Follow the main road and look for signage directing you towards the quarries.