Paros Port luggage storage

About Paros Port

The island of Paros is part of the Cyclades group, lying just to the west of Naxos and around 150 km from Piraeus, the port of Athens. In ancient times, this island was famous for its Parian model, which showed up in monuments and tombs across the Mediterranean world and made the island quite wealthy. To this day, you can still see the marble quarries where the beautiful white stone was extracted and shaped.

Like any Greek island, Paros is rich in archaeological remains, along with fantastic food and generally excellent weather. The scenic beauty of the island is also a major tourist draw. For thousands of years, Paros' port was the only way to get the island from its neighbors. Nowadays, there is an airport on Paros Island that is one of the most important transportation hubs in the area, but the port still sees thousands of visitors who reached the island via ferry or cruise ship to experience its history and beauty for themselves. Many more are just stopping briefly on a journey between Athens and Santorini.

Almost from the moment you arrive at the port, no matter how you get here, you'll be struck by the beauty and welcoming atmosphere of Paros. But as with any vacation, you'll have a much easier time exploring if you take advantage of secure luggage storage services on this Greek island. Although the port doesn't have its own luggage lockers, it's not too hard to find a luggage storage service in the area. That's where Bounce comes in.

Bounce partners with local shops, local hotels, and other businesses to help you find places to store luggage no matter where you are. Our app and website allow you to find luggage storage locations near you, book online (often for half the price of airport and train station lockers), and drop off your bags and suitcases so you can enjoy Paros empty-handed. Our partners can take heavy bags of any size and store them for anything from a few hours to days at a time, so once you check in and store your luggage, you'll be free to enjoy the town center, the Old Town, and the rest of the island while local shops look after your bags.

Top attractions near Paros Port

Archaeological Museum of Paros luggage storage

For history buffs, there are few locations that can compare with Greece. As with just about every Greek island, Paros is an archaeological treasure trove where the ancient butts up against the modern at every turn. Just a few steps from the port, you can find this fascinating archaeological museum that preserves some of the best art and artifacts from the long history of the island. Cheap to enter, the museum is relatively small but still provides a great place to learn more about the past. Unfortunately, there are no luggage lockers here, so use Bounce to sort out your luggage storage in Paros and leave your bags behind for a few hours while you explore.

Frankish Castle Paroikia luggage storage

The culture of ancient Greece still shapes the modern country to some extent today, but there's more to Greek history than just the tales of 2000 years ago. Although 'castle' is a bit of a grand name for this ruined tower, it's still a fascinating monument to Greek history after the ancient period but before the modern day. You won't find luggage storage facilities here, so leave your bags behind with local shops and businesses so you can get the most out of your visit.

Paros Byzantine Museum luggage storage

You can't miss this interesting museum if you travel to Paros Island via the main port. Just steps away from where the boats dock, this museum explores what life on Paros Island was like under Byzantine rule. It's a small collection located inside a historic church, but the art and culture on display make this museum worth seeing. As a working church, there is no luggage storage or luggage lockers here, so leave the bags behind at a luggage storage in Paros first.

Transport options at Paros Port

Most of the top attractions of the island are located within walking distance of the Port. However, if you want to see more of the island, including the famous marble quarries, you'll need to either rent a car or take advantage of public transportation. There are no train stations on this island, so the only way to get around is by bus or by car rental. However, it's possible to take a tourist bus to the marble quarries from the port, which can make your journey easier and help you enjoy Paros.

Local tips and insider info

• Paros Port can be a very busy place, but many of the passengers who disembark here don't see any more of this island than the port itself. Paros Port connects Athens to Santorini, so many of the visitors here are just passing through. Wait for the crowds to clear, and you'll find it easy to get around town and see what Paros has to offer.
• The Windmill café provides a good view of the harbor, which can be important if you're waiting for a boat. Some of the high-speed ferries that dock at Paros Port don't hang around for long, so keep some cash handy you can just leave on the table if you have to make a dash when you see your ship come in.
• Bring walking shoes. Public transport in Paros is not great, but the town itself is easy enough to get around on foot. Just be prepared to get a lot of steps in. And if you want to explore further afield, renting a car may be the best option.

Conclusion

Forming an important part of the connection for passengers arriving via Athens Airport between Santorini's capital, Fira, and the Port of Piraeus, Paros is an important link for the ferries of the island. But there's more to explore on this island than just the port itself. Leave your bags behind at a convenient luggage storage in Paros and allow yourself to be surprised by this underrated place.