Palmyra

Main House

• Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double bed (155x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: double-twin beds (95/190x180cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: double-twin beds (95/190x180cm), en-suite shower room

Independent guest rooms

• Bedroom 5: double bed (180x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 6: double bed (180x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 7: double bed (180x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 8: double bed (180x190cm), en-suite shower room

Reduced Occupancy

Inside

• the generously proportioned main bedroom, a double with plenty of built-in cane-faceted storage, a large en-suite shower room with double sinks, and a panoramic private terrace looking out to sea
• a bright double bedroom, also with en-suite shower room and a private sea-view terrace

• an elegant hallway with a centrally positioned round table leading to a luminous living space with skylights, a TV, and a long, well-cushioned built-in sofa
• two spacious sea-view double-twin bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room and access to a large communal shaded terrace

• the first two, both doubles with en-suite shower rooms and sea views, are accessed from the terraces wrapping around the lower ground floor
• the third and fourth, also doubles with sea views and en-suite shower rooms, are accessed from the pool terrace

Outside

Palmyra is located near the northernmost tip of Paros, just across the bay from the picturesque little town of Naousa.

A 3-minute drive will take you to gorgeous Kolimpithres beach, renowned for its crystalline waters and fantastical rock formations. There are also three tavernas and a couple of beach bars there. Beautiful, unspoilt Monastiri beach is also just a few kilometres away.

For many people, Paros is the most authentic of the Cyclades. One of the larger islands, it has something for everyone, young or old, party-goers or culture-seekers, bourgeois or bohemian. Amongst its many attractions are buzzing little towns, myriad beaches, world-famous windsurfing conditions, gourmet restaurants, sleepy traditional villages with waterfront fish tavernas, religious, cultural and historical sites, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Thanks to the relatively limited distances involved - the island measures less than 25km from north to south - it is easy to explore in full in a week or two, no matter where you're staying. Its mountainous hinterland, with peaks rising up to around 700m, is dotted with the occasional monastery and crisscrossed by old mule tracks. Down on the coast, meanwhile, there is an array of beautiful sandy beaches and idyllic coves, and a day or two spent on a boat exploring these is heartily recommended.

In terms of towns and villages, picturesque Naousa, buzzing Parikia (the capital and main port) and sleepy Marpissa are just a 10-, 15- and 20-minute drive away respectively. The former boasts a little harbour, a web of narrow streets flanked by shops and tavernas, and the remains of a Venetian castle. The second, meanwhile, is a vibrant little town gathered around a semi-enclosed bay that woos visitors with its sandy beaches, its many bars and tavernas, its archaeological museum, and its impressive Byzantine Church. The third is a white-washed beauty that appears unchanged for centuries. It’s a pleasure to amble round its narrow streets, while a walk up to the monastery of St Anthony on the hill above offers spectacular views of the island.

For those with an interest in history, a visit to the Mycenaean Acropolis is called for. Sitting atop a rocky scarp high above Palmyra, it was built way back in the 13th century BCE and offers not only insights into Paros's long history but also stunning views. It’s quite a walk to get up there, so you may wish to tackle it in the early morning or late afternoon when it’s not so hot.

Paros's most northerly tip, the Monastiri peninsula, is also close by. A protected park covering some 80 hectares of rocky, element-sculpted hills, hidden sandy beaches, walking trails, and undisturbed flora and fauna, it’s a great day out for nature lovers and hikers with the added bonus of an end-of-excursion swim in the sea.

Cultural tours are readily available on Paros, so not matter whether you wish to learn about Parikia's old town centre, the ancient marble quarries, or the unique island of Despotiko, you'll be able to delve into the island's history with ease. Children are well catered for too, and a trip to the butterfly nature reserve just north of the airport is good fun.

If all that wasn't enough, Paros's little sister, Antiparos, is just a 10-minute ferry ride across the water from Pounta, making a little island hopping eminently possible.