Viva Margarita in Parikia (Paros)

Margarita's Studios in Parikia offers 4 self-catering studios on the ground floor and a 70m2 apartment for 4 to 6 persons on the upper floor. Studios contain a sleeping area with double or single beds, a kitchen corner with refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and a shower bathroom with hairdryer. The apartment has 2 private bedrooms, a living room with 2 sofa beds, a full-size kitchen with washing machine, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

The host meets guests arriving by ferry at the Parikia port and escorts them to the hotel with an orientation walk through the town. Each morning, complimentary coffee, tea, or chocolate and homemade cake are provided on the rooftop terrace. Guests receive a detailed map of Paros and personalized spoken recommendations for dining, beaches, and sightseeing.

The studios are in the quiet Tholos neighborhood of Parikia, next to an ancient Greek pottery workshop from the 3rd century BC. The hotel is 300 meters from the nearest beach and an 800-meter walk from the main port of Parikia. Market Street with shops, tavernas, and cafes is a short walk through the narrow, stone-paved streets of the old town.

The property operates with a focus on sustainability, using ceiling fans for cooling and promoting minimal environmental impact. A bowl of fresh water is left daily for stray animals in the area. Guests have access to a safety deposit box, free parking in front of the entrance, and a public parking lot 50 meters away.

The ground floor studios open to a garden with fruit trees and shaded sitting areas. A shared rooftop terrace offers lounge chairs and views of the sea and the island of Antiparos. Odysseus, the family dog, lives on the property and meets guests in the garden and on the terrace.

Rooms: 4 self-catering studios & 1 apartment

Service: Port pickup & daily rooftop coffee & snacks

Location: 300m to beach, 800m to port

Eco: Sustainable fan-cooled operations

Pet: Odysseus the on-site family dog