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PARIKIA
Parikia (or Chora) is the biggest settlement of the island with 3,000 inhabitants. During summer, when the population doubles, life in Parikia becomes more vivid and its strolls are thronged with colorful and multi-lingual groups of tourists.
Despite the quick development of the small town during the last few decades, Parikia manages to keep a great part of its island charm and it never ceases to be a town steeped in history.
Among the sightseeings are the Ekantotapiliani church, the Archaeological museum and the Frankish monastery, built by the Capuchins around 1700. The coast road leads to the hill of St. Anne with a unique view over the Aegean sea. Here, you can see the ruins of Delion, a temple dedicated to Artemis of Delos and nearby, the ruins of the Asklepeion and the temple of Pythian Apollo. The commercial part of the town lies along the sea front. There, you will find most of the tavernas, restaurants and bars, full of life during the tourist season. In Paroikia, there are lovely beaches, like Livadia, Krios, Marchelo, Kato yialos, Delfini, which are close to the centre and also provide the privacy of a beach.
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