Brief presentation of the Environmental & Cultural Park, Paros
The Paros Park serves as a model for the sustainable development of the island's tourism sector as it aims to preserve and sustainably manage the area's centuries-old cultural traditions as well as its natural evironment by applying a modern approach to conservation efforts. The Park lies on a stretch of 80 hectares on the stunning peninsula of Agios Ioannis Detis belonging to the municipality of Paros. The area was considered as an ideal setting for the implementation of this new developmental model.
In its five years of existence the Park has realised a number of important projects such as the construction of the Archilochos amphitheatre, the hosting of an annual Festival, the inauguration of Cine Enastron, an open air movie theatre venue for film watching, the creation of a footpaths network, the transformation of the monastery of Ai-Yiannis Detis into an exhibition area (with a permanent exhibition on the Russian presence on the island during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774), the use of solar pannels to light the area's venues and the holding of a number of reforestation and other environmental initiatives.
The Park is a healthy not-for-profit entity not subsidised by the municipality or by the central government that invests its proceeds from the operation of the canteen and the running of the Monastiri beach into cultural activities, sports events and envornmental initiatives.
The Park's infrastructure was completed in a limited time period and at a low cost, while adhering to strict quality standards, thanks to studies that were offered by a number of scientists. The funds for the completion of the Park's infrastructure came from donations made by the foundations of S.Niarchos, A.G.Levendi, Mpodosaki and businesses such as Blue Star, but also from donations made by individuals, who honour the Park with their commitment. The Park's activities are also supported by a large network of volunteers and friends.
The Park's numerous visitors have the opportunity to enjoy its beaches, indulge in sports activities, listen to live music and discover the peninsula's natural beauty and spectacular views along its trail of walking paths.
Elisavet Papazoi, President of the Paros Park
The Paros Park serves as a model for the sustainable development of the island's tourism sector as it aims to preserve and sustainably manage the area's centuries-old cultural traditions as well as its natural evironment by applying a modern approach to conservation efforts. The Park lies on a stretch of 80 hectares on the stunning peninsula of Agios Ioannis Detis belonging to the municipality of Paros. The area was considered as an ideal setting for the implementation of this new developmental model.
In its five years of existence the Park has realised a number of important projects such as the construction of the Archilochos amphitheatre, the hosting of an annual Festival, the inauguration of Cine Enastron, an open air movie theatre venue for film watching, the creation of a footpaths network, the transformation of the monastery of Ai-Yiannis Detis into an exhibition area (with a permanent exhibition on the Russian presence on the island during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774), the use of solar pannels to light the area's venues and the holding of a number of reforestation and other environmental initiatives.
The Park is a healthy not-for-profit entity not subsidised by the municipality or by the central government that invests its proceeds from the operation of the canteen and the running of the Monastiri beach into cultural activities, sports events and envornmental initiatives.
The Park's infrastructure was completed in a limited time period and at a low cost, while adhering to strict quality standards, thanks to studies that were offered by a number of scientists. The funds for the completion of the Park's infrastructure came from donations made by the foundations of S.Niarchos, A.G.Levendi, Mpodosaki and businesses such as Blue Star, but also from donations made by individuals, who honour the Park with their commitment. The Park's activities are also supported by a large network of volunteers and friends.
The Park's numerous visitors have the opportunity to enjoy its beaches, indulge in sports activities, listen to live music and discover the peninsula's natural beauty and spectacular views along its trail of walking paths.
Elisavet Papazoi, President of the Paros Park
