“Martsello Villas great for families”

We spent a week in July 2006 in one of the four independent houses that make up the Martsello Villas, a short 8 to 10 minute drive from Parikia on Paros Island. This is a great place for families, or anyone wanting their own 'home' on the island. And the hospitality of our hosts was wonderful. Th… Plus

We spent a week in July 2006 in one of the four independent houses that make up the Martsello Villas, a short 8 to 10 minute drive from Parikia on Paros Island. This is a great place for families, or anyone wanting their own 'home' on the island. And the hospitality of our hosts was wonderful. The daughter in charge of the operation, met us as we got off the ferry. lead us to our villa, and provided very helpful advice about the island. She also dropped by more than once with melons, tomatoes and cucumbers from the family garden. Our two-bedroom villa had three different patio areas, so we always had shade. Our teenage daughter enjoyed having her own room -- which makes mornings and lounging about much more relaxing. The view from the villas looks out on the Parikia bay, so you can sit with a cool drink and watch the ferries come and go all day long. And there is a pleasant sea breeze that keeps the house cool, even in the heat of the day. There is no pool, but the nearby Martsello beach is one of the best on the island. You can walk to it, but in the hot sun we preferred to drive. You definitely need a car if you're going to stay here. Paros is ringed with fine beaches, and Parikia and Naoussa are great little towns with beachside/portside tavernas and very cute 'traditional' quarters. We also had a fine meal at the fish taverna in the little beach town of Aliki. All in all, our week in Paros was great. The Martsello Villa, and the hospitality of our hosts, was a big part of the reason why. -- Rojo, Vancouver, Canada

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