A stroll in the alleys (1) | |
Kostos is a tiny village, you won't get lost! To see a nice little church, continue around Agios Panteleimonas and head south-east. |
A stroll in the alleys (10) | |
At the end of the alley, we turn left and go southwest to end our stroll at the village square. |
A stroll in the alleys (11) | |
Kostos is tiny, as you can see: here we are already in sight of one of the churches that stand on the village square! |
A stroll in the alleys (12) | |
We arrive in the village square near the church Agia Marina with, on the left, a piece of the dome of Agios Panteleimonas. |
A stroll in the alleys (2) | |
Here we look back in the direction of Agios Panteleimonas and the village square. Continue south-east (or east) to the small church. |
A stroll in the alleys (3) | |
Go straight ahead and turn left at the end of the alley. |
A stroll in the alleys (4) | |
We arrive in sight of this pretty little church which name we don't know. |
A stroll in the alleys (5) | |
We turn our backs on the small church and head north to continue the stroll in this small labyrinth. |
A stroll in the alleys (6) | |
As is always the case in Greece, disused or ruined houses are next to renovated dwellings. |
A stroll in the alleys (7) | |
As is always the case in Greece, disused or ruined houses are next to renovated dwellings. |
A stroll in the alleys (8) | |
We continue northwards to enjoy some more the quiet atmosphere of this little labyrinth. |
A stroll in the alleys (9) | |
We continue northwards to enjoy some more the quiet atmosphere of this little labyrinth. |
Around the small church (1) | |
Before continuing the stroll, we go around this pretty little church which is located south-east of Kostos, near the road that goes around the village. |
Around the small church (2) | |
Before continuing the stroll, we go around this pretty little church which is located south-east of Kostos, near the road that goes around the village. |
Around the small church (3) | |
Before continuing the stroll, we go around this pretty little church which is located south-east of Kostos, near the road that goes around the village. |
Around the small church (4) | |
Before continuing the stroll, we go around this pretty little church which is located south-east of Kostos, near the road that goes around the village. |
Around the small church (5) | |
Before continuing the stroll, we go around this pretty little church which is located south-east of Kostos, near the road that goes around the village. |
Bus stop | |
Kostos is served by buses that connect Parikia with Lefkes and the east coast of Paros. You can find the timetables at the bus station in Parikia, right next to the harbour (see link). |
Main street (1) | |
Kostos is situated below the main road from Parikia to Lefkes, you will only see the village from a distance, unless you take the small road that runs through it. |
Main street (2) | |
A small pine forest borders the village square, which we will discover in a moment. |
Main street (3) | |
A large shaded terrace on one side, a playground for children on the other, and the sunny square opens up in front of us. |
Main street (4) | |
This is the nice haven of peace that you will discover when arriving in front of the village square. A place still preserved from mass tourism! |
Village Square (1) | |
On the left stands the church of Agia Marina, built in the 17th century and later enriched by an impressive stone bell tower. On the right, Agios Panteleimonas and its blue dome were built in 1780. |
Village Square (2) | |
After a quick glance at the small park in the pine forest, we will pass between the two churches and go get lost in the maze of alleys. |
Village Square (3) | |
A small quiet park where you can take a short break in the shade if the sun is too strong! |
Village Square (4) | |
Continue straight ahead to explore the lanes! |
Village Square (5) | |
After getting lost in the small labyrinth of Kostos, our virtual stroll returns through this alley. You'd better follow us on the other side of the village square, most of the panoramas are oriented in the walking direction! |