{"id":46280,"date":"2026-07-21T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/2026\/07\/19\/paros-beyond-the-crowds-a-dreamy-stay-at-votsalakia-villas\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:54:28","slug":"paros-beyond-the-crowds-a-dreamy-stay-at-votsalakia-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/2026\/07\/21\/paros-beyond-the-crowds-a-dreamy-stay-at-votsalakia-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"Paros beyond the crowds: a dreamy stay at Votsalakia Villas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There are places I travel to, and then there are places that stay with me long after I leave.\u00a0<\/p>

Greece has always belonged to the second category for me.<\/p>

It is one of those rare destinations where summer seems to unfold exactly as it should. The light is warmer, lunches last longer, the sea appears impossibly blue, and even the simplest moments feel worth remembering. You can spend the day sailing, exploring whitewashed villages, swimming in hidden bays, or doing absolutely nothing\u2014and somehow, every version of the day feels perfect.<\/p>

Perhaps that is what I love most about Greece. You do not need to follow a complicated plan to have a beautiful holiday here. The country seems to gently remind you that happiness can be found in very simple things: salty skin, a table beside the water, a quiet morning, ripe tomatoes, warm bread, and the sound of cicadas somewhere beyond the terrace.<\/p>

My trip to Paros brought all of those things together.<\/p>

While the island is often associated with its lively towns, fashionable restaurants, and cosmopolitan summer energy, I discovered another side of Paros in Aliki\u2014a quieter and more authentic corner of the island, where daily life still seems to move according to the rhythm of the sea.<\/p>

This was where I found Votsalakia Villas<\/strong> <\/a>and where, for several days, Lavender Residence became my private home in the Cyclades.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arriving in the quiet south of Paros<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The flight from Athens to Paros with Aegean Airlines<\/strong><\/a> is short 40-minutes trip only, and the transition feels almost immediate.<\/p>\n

From above, the Cyclades appear scattered across the Aegean like pale stones surrounded by every imaginable shade of blue. Once on the island, the landscape becomes a familiar Greek composition of hills, white houses, olive trees, winding roads, and sudden glimpses of the sea.<\/p>\n

Aliki feels grounded in a way that is increasingly rare in the Cyclades. Fishing boats still shape the harbour. Evenings unfold slowly. Locals greet each other in passing. And the sea is never just a backdrop\u2014it is part of everyday life.<\/p>\n

Nothing feels rushed here. Nothing feels staged.<\/p>\n

This part of the island feels noticeably more peaceful than its best-known towns. There is less traffic, less urgency, and more space to notice the details\u2014the fishing boats rocking in small harbours, the scent of wild herbs in the warm air, and the bougainvillea spilling over whitewashed walls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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And just outside this village, I found my base for the stay \u2014 Votsalakia Villas<\/strong>, a collection of elegant seaside residences that feel like a hidden sanctuary on Paros.<\/p>\n

From the moment I arrived, I understood that this was not just accommodation. It was a place designed around stillness, light, and space.<\/p>\n

The villas sit only a few steps from a clear pebble beach, yet they feel incredibly private. There is a sense of calm that settles over everything\u2014no noise, no visual clutter, no pressure to be anywhere else. Just the landscape, the architecture, and the sea.<\/p>\n

That location gives it a sense of seclusion without making you feel disconnected from the island.<\/p>\n

The charming harbour, tavernas, and village life of Aliki are nearby, while the villa itself feels like a peaceful enclave designed for slow mornings, quiet afternoons, and long evenings beneath the Greek sky.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lavender Residence: my Greek home on Paros<\/strong><\/h2>

I stayed in Lavender Residence, the largest villa at Votsalakia, and it immediately felt like a space I could settle into without effort.<\/p>

The moment I stepped inside, I understood that this would not simply be accommodation between days of sightseeing. The villa was going to become one of the most memorable parts of the journey.<\/p>

The villa has a rare kind of balance \u2014 modern, refined design combined with complete emotional ease.\u00a0Lavender Residence felt spacious, private, and beautifully considered. Its contemporary design was elegant without being excessive, combining clean architectural lines with the softer textures and natural colours of the Cyclades. It had the refined simplicity that I associate with the most beautiful Greek homes: white surfaces, warm stone, carefully chosen details, and rooms filled with sunlight.<\/span><\/p>

Everything seemed designed to create a feeling of calm.<\/p>

There was space to spend time together, but also enough privacy to retreat and enjoy the silence. The transition between the indoor and outdoor areas felt effortless, as though the villa had been created around the island\u2019s light and climate rather than simply placed within the landscape.<\/p>

Outside, Mediterranean gardens surround the villa \u2014 olive trees, herbs, and native plants created a natural sense of intimacy. The surroundings did not feel overly manicured or detached from Paros. Instead, the villa seemed to belong to the landscape.\u00a0That balance between design and nature is one of the qualities that makes Votsalakia special.<\/span><\/p>

The complex consists of five individual residences, each with its own character and private entrance. Although the villas form part of the same peaceful retreat, they have been designed to feel independent. There is a sense of space, quiet, and exclusivity that is difficult to find in larger hotels.<\/p>

And then there is the sea.<\/p>

Just a short walk away, I found myself returning to the beach at different moments of the day \u2014 early mornings when everything was still, afternoons when the light turned golden, and evenings when the water softened into deep shades of blue.<\/p>

That proximity to the sea shaped the entire rhythm of my stay.<\/p>

In Greece, some of the best moments happen when the itinerary pauses. At Lavender Residence, those pauses felt especially beautiful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Slow mornings and the rhythm of the island<\/strong><\/h2>

My mornings in Paros became one of my favourite parts of the entire experience.<\/p>

There was no urgency to start the day. I would wake up slowly, make coffee, and step outside into the quiet warmth of the villa. The air already carried that unmistakable Mediterranean feeling\u2014dry, sun-warmed, and filled with the scent of plants and sea.<\/p>

Breakfast was never rushed. It often turned into a long, quiet moment on the terrace, where the island slowly came alive around me.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of the things I appreciated most about Votsalakia Villas was how naturally it allowed me to exist in different rhythms. Some days I stayed in complete stillness for hours. Other days I felt like exploring the island. And both felt equally right.<\/p>

That freedom changed the way I experienced Paros entirely.\u00a0This is the kind of luxury I appreciate most while travelling.<\/span><\/p>

It is not always about formality or excess. Sometimes, true luxury is having enough privacy to hear the wind move through the garden. It is drinking coffee without rushing. It is stepping outside and feeling that the entire morning belongs to you.<\/p>

Lavender Residence gave me that feeling.<\/p>

Even on days filled with island experiences, returning to the villa always felt like coming home. I could swim,\u00a0rest, read a book outside before the dinner. The villa was not separate from the Paros experience\u2014it shaped the way we experienced the whole island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Parikia evenings and Greek feast<\/strong><\/h2>

My first evening I Paros took me to Parikia, the island\u2019s capital and main port.\u00a0<\/p>

Parikia offers a different energy from Aliki. It is livelier, more layered, and full of narrow lanes that invite you to wander without a destination. Whitewashed buildings line the streets, blue shutters appear between flowering bougainvillea, and traces of the island\u2019s history are woven into the old town.<\/p>

As the sun sets, the town transforms. Tables spill into the streets, soft light reflects off the walls, and the atmosphere becomes almost dreamlike.<\/p>

Dinner at Mario\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> in Parikia<\/strong> became part of that experience. Greek cuisine always feels deeply connected to place, and here it was no different \u2014 fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and flavours that don\u2019t need explanation.<\/p>

Greek dining is never only about the dishes placed on the table. It is about the pace of the evening, the conversation, the shared plates, and the way a meal seems to expand naturally into several hours. The freshness of the ingredients, the simplicity of the flavours, and the relaxed atmosphere reminded me why food is such an essential part of travelling through Greece.<\/p>

There is something deeply satisfying about eating local produce on an island, surrounded by the landscape that created it. Seafood, vegetables ripened beneath the Cycladic sun, herbs, olive oil, and local wine all seem to taste more vivid here.<\/p>

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Faragas Beach and the meaning of summer<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>

The next day brought me to Faragas Beach<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

I arrived in the morning, before the beach became busy, and settled into a front-row spot close to the water. The early hours are the best time to experience many of Paros\u2019s beaches. The atmosphere is softer, the sea is calm, and the sunlight has not yet reached its midday intensity.<\/p>

Faragas is set within a protected bay, and the clear water seems to shift between turquoise, silver, and deep blue as the light changes. It is the kind of beach where you intend to swim briefly but remain in the water much longer than planned.<\/p>

The morning passed in the simplest possible way: swimming, drying in the sun, talking, and watching boats appear in the distance.<\/p>

This is exactly why I believe Greece is such a perfect summer destination. A beautiful day here does not have to be complicated. The setting does most of the work. The sea invites you in, the sun slows you down, and suddenly there is nowhere else you need to be.<\/p>

Lunch at Barbarossa Restaurant<\/strong><\/a>, where the beach atmosphere continued around the table was perfect ending. A seaside lunch in Greece has its own rhythm. You arrive with wet hair and sun-warmed skin, order more dishes than expected, and remain long after you thought you would leave.<\/p>

It was one of those perfect summer days where nothing is planned, yet everything feels exactly right.<\/p>

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Sailing between Paros and Antiparos<\/strong><\/h2>

One of the most memorable experiences of the trip began only a short walk from Votsalakia.<\/p>

From Aliki, I joined The Sailor\u2019s Ride<\/strong><\/a> for a half-day journey towards Antiparos aboard a De Antonio D42 luxury boat.<\/p>

Seeing the Cyclades from the water changes your understanding of them. From the land, the islands feel solid and separate. From the sea, they become part of one continuous landscape\u2014rocky coastlines, pale beaches, hidden coves, and white villages appearing in the distance.<\/p>

The boat itself added a sense of effortless comfort to the experience. There was space to relax, admire the coastline, and enjoy the movement of the Aegean without feeling hurried.<\/p>

As we left Aliki behind, Paros gradually changed shape. Familiar hills became more dramatic from the water, and quiet bays appeared along the coast. The sea was so clear in places that it seemed almost illuminated from beneath.<\/p>

Antiparos has a softer, more understated character than its larger neighbour. The island is known for secluded beaches, clear swimming spots, and an atmosphere that feels both stylish and unhurried.<\/p>

The hours on the boat passed quickly. I swam, watched the coastline, and enjoyed that particular sense of freedom that only comes from being at sea in summer.<\/p>

There is a point during every sailing trip when the engine stops, the boat settles, and silence takes over. You hear only the water against the hull and perhaps voices carrying from somewhere far away. In that moment, the scale of the Aegean becomes clear.<\/p>

It was one of the dreamiest moments of the trip.<\/p>

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Dinner beside Aliki Harbour<\/strong><\/h2>

That evening, I stayed close to home and had dinner at Mouragio Fish Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> in the picturesque harbour of Aliki.<\/p>

The village is especially atmospheric after sunset. Fishing boats rest in the water, restaurant tables line the harbour, and the lights from the waterfront shimmer across the surface of the sea.<\/p>

Mouragio offered exactly the kind of setting I hope to find on a Greek island: relaxed, local, and directly connected to the water.<\/p>

A fish dinner beside a working harbour feels different from eating in a polished resort environment. You are close to the daily life of the village. Boats return, local families gather, and the boundary between travel experience and ordinary island life becomes less defined.<\/p>

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Yoga in the gardens of Votsalakia<\/strong><\/h2>

I can\u2019t imagine not having a time for a wellness during my trips. That is why at one point during my stay, I spent time practicing yoga in the gardens of the vila with certified instructor Korallia<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

The gardens were the ideal setting.\u00a0As the strongest heat of the day began to fade, we moved through the session surrounded by Mediterranean plants and the quiet atmosphere of the villas. The air carried the scent of herbs and warm earth, while the light became softer with every minute.<\/span><\/p>

Yoga while travelling can be a way of returning to yourself after several busy days. It creates a pause between experiences and allows you to notice how a place feels, rather than only how it looks.<\/p>

At Votsalakia, the session seemed completely connected to the environment. There were no studio walls and no separation from the landscape. The garden, the breeze, and the changing light became part of the practice.<\/p>

By the end, I felt calm in the way that only comes after spending several days close to the sea.<\/p>

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A private dinner at Lavender Residence<\/strong><\/h2>

The last \u00a0evening was spent at the villa with a private dinner prepared by a professional chef from I Am Your Chef<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

After several days of exploring Paros, it felt right to end the trip at Lavender Residence.\u00a0A private chef experience allows the villa to transform for the evening. The terrace becomes your restaurant, d<\/span>inner unfolded slowly, without urgency. Conversation drifted naturally. Time disappeared again \u2014 in the same way it had disappeared in the sea, on the beach, and on the boat.<\/span><\/p>

The setting was intimate and relaxed. I could enjoy the food, talk about the trip, and watch the evening settle over the gardens.<\/p>

Meals like this are especially memorable because they bring together two of the greatest pleasures of a villa stay: privacy and a sense of place. You are not removed from the destination. You are surrounded by it, but you can experience it entirely on your own terms.<\/p>

The dinner felt like a celebration of the journey.<\/p>

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Why stay in Aliki?<\/strong><\/h2>

Many visitors to Paros are immediately drawn to Naoussa or Parikia. Both are beautiful and deserve to be explored, but Aliki offers something different.<\/p>

It is a place for travellers who want to experience the island without constantly feeling surrounded by crowds. The village retains the atmosphere of a traditional fishing community while still offering excellent tavernas, beaches, and easy access to activities.<\/p>

Its southern location also makes it convenient for exploring nearby beaches and sailing towards Antiparos.<\/p>

From Votsalakia, Aliki is close enough to reach easily, yet the villas remain peaceful and private. You can enjoy dinner at the harbour, walk back beneath the evening sky, and wake the next morning in complete tranquillity.<\/p>

For couples, families, groups of friends, or anyone seeking a more relaxed version of Paros, this part of the island is a wonderful choice.<\/p>

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Votsalakia Villas: more than a place to stay<\/strong><\/h2>

What made Votsalakia Villas stand out was the feeling that everything had been designed around how people truly want to live on holiday.<\/p>

There was space, privacy, comfort, and thoughtful architecture, but there was also freedom.<\/p>

I could enjoy breakfast slowly, walk to the beach, explore the island by car, sail from Aliki, arrange wellness experiences in the garden, and enjoy a private dinner without leaving the property.<\/p>

Lavender Residence was luxurious, but never formal. It felt elegant, yet easy to live in. Nothing distracted from the natural beauty of Paros.<\/p>

This understated approach made the villa feel more authentic.<\/p>

Rather than trying to compete with the landscape, Votsalakia frames it. The white architecture, local stone, Mediterranean gardens, and outdoor spaces all direct your attention back to the light, the sky, and the sea.<\/p>

The nearby beach was another important part of the experience. Being able to walk from the villa to the water made the days feel spontaneous. A swim did not need to become an organised excursion. It could happen before breakfast, in the late afternoon, or whenever the sea looked especially inviting.<\/p>

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Paros at your own pace<\/strong><\/h2>

By the time we left, Paros had shown me many different versions of itself.<\/p>

There was lively Parikia, peaceful Aliki, the clear water of Faragas, the open sea between Paros and Antiparos, the rural landscape of Mesovounia, and the gardens of Votsalakia at dusk.\u00a0Yet the island never felt overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>

Paros offers enough variety to fill every day, but it does not demand that you do so. You can explore from morning until night, or you can let the hours pass beside your private pool. Both choices feel equally worthwhile.<\/p>

That is one of the reasons Greece remains, in my opinion, the perfect destination for holidays.<\/p>

Whatever you are doing, it feels good.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The feeling I took home<\/strong><\/h2>

When I think back to Paros now, I do not think in terms of itinerary or activities.<\/p>

I think in light.<\/p>

Morning light on the terrace. Sun reflecting off the sea. Golden evenings in Aliki. The stillness of the villa. The feeling of salt on my skin after swimming. The softness of time when nothing is rushed.<\/p>

Greece always gives me that feeling.<\/p>

And Paros gave it to me in one of its purest forms.<\/p>

Votsalakia Villas made it possible to experience it fully\u2014not as something structured or curated, but as something lived.<\/p>

For anyone dreaming of a Greek island escape that feels both beautiful and real, this part of Paros is exactly that kind of place: calm, elegant, and deeply connected to the sea.<\/p>

A place where summer simply makes sense.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are places I travel to, and then there are places that stay with me long after I leave. Greece has always belonged to the second category for me. It is one of those rare destinations where summer seems to unfold exactly as it should. The light is warmer, lunches last longer, the sea appears […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[374,288],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-46280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-luxury-wellness","category-luxury-travels","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46280"}],"version-history":[{"count":56,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46438,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46280\/revisions\/46438"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46280"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=46280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}