The ferry port on the island of Paros is located in the centre of Parakia. The Greek ferry company, Minoan Lines, operate the service for passengers wanting to travel from Paros to Thessaloniki and other ferry service operators stop at Paros on their way to other islands in the Cyclades and further afield.

Taxis await passengers at the exits to the port and most opt for these as they provide a reasonably priced way to get to the many hotels and resorts on the island. This is a small island making Paros an easy place to get around by road.

Inside the ferry terminal at Paros, passengers are able to buy a drink or get a snack and toilets are available. Most prefer to make use of the facilities in Parakia as the ferry terminal is located close to the town centre. Here there is a good selection of restaurants and cafés with food and drink to cater for most tastes.

Ferry operator, Minoan Lines, has been providing service around the islands for many years and rates highly for customer satisfaction. Their modern fleet of ferries is equipped with elevators and escalators for ease of access and comfortable lounges onboard feature airplane style seating and air-conditioning.

Ferries travelling from Paros to Thessaloniki give passengers a selection of dining options. Fine dining is available in the a la carte restaurant, light meals and snacks can be purchased in the self-service cafeteria and the bar provides a good place to relax. There is also a selection of outlets selling gifts, magazines and fragrances.

Thessaloniki ferry port is centrally located in Thessaloniki and can be reached from the main shopping area. Toilet facilities and a selection of food and drink are available in the terminal building but the town offers more choice and is only minutes away. Thessaloniki ferry port can be reached from the E90 highway and local taxis provide easiest access to and from the many island resorts.

Tags: Cyclades, Minoan Lines, Parakia, Paros, Thessaloniki