Kostos, where this cosy, nice, freshly renovated and decorated house is located, is a wonderful Cycladic traditional, antique village.
On top of its small hill, in the center of Paros paradise island, Kostos is a very quiet, practical and handy place to reach whatever side of the island and beach or port: everything is at about 10-20’ by car.
[... a car or scooter rental is strongly recommended to visit all amenities in Páros].
The village is quite lazy in the hot summer days, but well refreshed during nights by the sea breeze (the legendary Greek Meltemi).
I said “quiet”... yes! but the days the colorful and happy religious bizantine church fest of St. Martin take place (it happened a couple of times during our stay at end of July), then, the entire village turns vividly animated! After religious celebrations, the three local restaurants can get very crowded and people gather to spend the evening out, dancing with live traditional Greek music.
[George and Evangelia’s house is in any case well isolated and provided with air conditioning, so that not a single note can be heard from inside, windows shut, if guests prefer night rest after busy sporty hours in the marvelous Aegean sea!].
The house offers a traditional garden with aromatic plants and a huge stone built bbq with patio and cushioned sofas. This makes it perfect for dozing outside in the cool evenings, maybe sipping Ouzo and Mezes with a good book after dinner!
About George and Evangelia, they were simply super good and kind hosts, fast in answering and assisting us for all our needs. They provided hundreds of useful tips for getting around, for the perfect restaurants and to get the best spots and beaches!
(Just do not miss the local “Taverna” Glyko Lemoni and the Arantò restaurant in nearby Lefkes village: they can be unique gastronomic experiences!!).
We will return here.
Marco&band, July 2019.