Looking out to sea across Marike's pool and gardens.
The serene, tranquil atmosphere at Marike.
Time for the first pool swim of the day.
Or maybe you'd prefer to head to the little beach for a swim in the sea.
Marike's tempting pool is flanked by terraces and fragrant greenery.
The cool, well-designed and comfortably furnished living area seen from the dining area.
There's plenty of space for everyone in the luminous living area.
The bespoke, well-equipped kitchen and indoor dining area, up a step from the living area.
The shady, al fresco dining area.
Looking from the kitchen and dining area towards the two bedrooms on the ground floor.
The first of the two bedrooms on the ground floor, a double with direct access to the terraces.
The shared shower room on the ground floor.
The double-twin bedroom on the ground floor with its access to the pool terrace.
The main bedroom, a double with sea views.
The main bedroom's fabulously panoramic private terrace.
Its en-suite shower room.
The first of the two double bedrooms accessed from the terraces.
The same bedroom seen from another angle.
Its en-suite shower room.
The second externally accessed double bedroom.
A shady sitting area outside the second externally accessed bedroom.
The same bedroom seen from another angle.
Its en-suite shower room.
Marike's white façade rises discreetly amongst the verdant gardens.
The well-shaded and secluded poolside lounge area.
The poolside lounge area is a great spot in which to chat, relax with a book or sip on an evening aperitif.
The magic path to the sea.
The pebbly sea access. It might look different depending on tides and weather events. The access may not be easy for those with limited mobility, and we recommend wearing sea shoes.
The outdoor dining area is served by a sink, plenty of worktop space and a barbecue.
Lunch is almost ready.
Anyone for table tennis?
Marike's cubist form seen from another part of the garden.
Perfect geometry, morphing shadows.
An enchanting atmosphere as dusk falls.
An exotic scene of palm trees in the twilight.
The splendid sandy beach of Faragas on the south coast of Paros.
The picturesque village of Aliki is just a 10-minute drive away.
Sleepy Marpissa has hardly changed over the centuries.
Parikia, the main port and town on Paros.
The charming, picturesque harbour village of Naousa.
Exploring the evocative streets of Naousa.
Antiparos is just a short ferry ride away. Why not consider some island-hopping?