Landmark· Paros· Greece — Cyclades
Ancient Marble Quarries of Marathi (Paros)
37° 5.0′ N · 25° 12.0′ E
The galleries at Marathi are where the famous Parian marble of antiquity was quarried; you can still peer into the old tunnels and see a bas-relief honouring Pan and the nymphs at an entrance.
Practical
The quarries lie on the northern side of the mountain anciently called Marathi, near the former convent of St Mina (Wikipedia). Reach them by taxi or bus from Parikia on the cross-island road to Lefkes. Bring a torch if you plan to look into the tunnels, and do not go deep inside unguided. Position from the OpenStreetMap quarry outline.
Best for
An inland half-day from Parikia for the history
Nearby
- Klarinos Taverna (Lefkes)1.6 NM away
- Lefkes Village & Byzantine Path (Paros)1.6 NM away
- Sklavenitis Supermarket (Parikia)2 NM away
- Aroma (Livadia, Parikia)2.2 NM away
- Paros Chandleries & Repairs (Parikia)2.2 NM away
- Trata Fish Taverna (Parikia)2.2 NM away
- Archaeological Museum of Paros (Parikia)2.3 NM away
- Livadia Beach (Parikia)2.3 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).