📰 Financial Times published a report on Paros as a new point of interest for tourists, property buyers, and developers. The island is increasingly being seen as an alternative to Mykonos and Santorini. Over the past five years, property prices on Paros have risen by around 20%, while the island still remains cheaper than Mykonos.

💡 The main reason for the growing interest in Paros is that it combines three key qualities: the recognition of the Cyclades, a calmer tourism profile, and growth potential. Mykonos has long been perceived as an expensive and overcrowded market, while Santorini is facing pressure from mass tourism. Paros, meanwhile, still maintains the image of an island with an active local community, traditional villages, and less aggressive development.

📊 The broader dynamics of Greek tourism strengthen this context. In 2024, Greece generated €21.59 billion in tourism revenue, up 4.8% year-on-year. Inbound tourist arrivals increased by 12.8%, while the South Aegean region, which includes Paros, recorded the largest share of tourism revenue and overnight stays.

⚠️ At the same time, Financial Times specifically points to the risk of “Mykonisation”. This refers to a scenario in which rapid growth in tourism, luxury real estate, and large-scale projects could lead to infrastructure overload, pressure on water resources, and the loss of the island’s local character.

🏗️ For developers, Paros is becoming a market with a delicate balance. On the one hand, the island needs high-quality accommodation, modern villas, and infrastructure for a more affluent audience. On the other hand, excessive development could quickly damage the very factor that makes Paros attractive: its calm Cycladic character without the feeling of a mass-market resort.

💼 For international property buyers, Paros is interesting as a destination between a mature luxury market and a growth market. It has already gained international recognition, but has not yet reached the price saturation of Mykonos. Therefore, the main potential may lie in properties with strong locations, views, architectural value, and the possibility of legal renovation.

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