The Gold Book of Paros | Page 29

THE COSMOPOLITAN FISHING VILLAGE At the north of the island, built on its second largest bay, the charming fishing village of Naoussa has one of the most picturesque and cosmopolitan small ports of the Aegean, where all kinds of boats and small ships, from fishing boats to luxurious yachts, drop anchor! With the popular bridge, a known meeting point for locals and visitors, and the Venetian Castle at the beach, as its trade marks, here is where the island’s heart is beating! The old fishermen’s warehouses have been turned into neat hangouts for food, drink and fun, while its pure white Cycladic alleys, adorned with blooming bougainvilleas, allure the visitor with the authentic island beauty of the place, retaining tηe original fragrance of the past and bringing out its cosmopolitan prestige! 29