The best beaches in Paros are defined by golden sand, easy access, and the crystal-clear turquoise water the Cyclades is famous for. The north coast around Naoussa hides unique rock formations (Kolymbithres), the east coast is the windsurfing capital of Greece (Golden Beach), and the sheltered south offers family-friendly coves (Faragas). Expect to pay roughly €15–€50 for two sunbeds and an umbrella in peak season.
Below is our local, vetted guide to the 18 best beaches in Paros, with the vibe, transit, sunbed cost, and an insider tip for each.BEST BEACH HOTEL IN PAROS:Seesoo Beachfront Resort
WHERE TO STAY — BEST BEACH HOTELS BY AREA:
- For Families:Poseidon of Paros
- For Couples:The Cove
- Budget:Angeliki
- In Golden Beach:Golden Beach Hotel
- In Naoussa:Almira Suites
- In Parikia:Paradiso
- In Pounda:Seesoo
- In Krios:Agnanti
- In Santa Maria:White Dunes
That said, I highly recommend renting a car in Paros — the island is big, with lots of things to see and do, and a car is the only way to reach the secluded beaches that have no bus stop. In summer, scenic water taxis also link Parikia with Krios and Marcello, and Naoussa with Kolymbithres and Monastiri.
Almost every beach in Paros is well organized with sunbeds and a beach bar, and they get very busy during the high season (July, August, and the first half of September). There is no entrance ticket to any beach — you only pay if you want to rent loungers.
Map of Paros Beaches
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How to Get From Athens to Paros
Best Villas in Paros
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- Kolymbithres Beach — north coast rock pools (Google Maps)
- Golden Beach (Chryssi Akti) — windsurfing (Google Maps)
- New Golden Beach — quieter windsurf bay (Google Maps)
- Monastiri Beach — sheltered Paros Park cove (Google Maps)
- Marcello Beach — calm, near Parikia (Google Maps)
- Livadia Beach — family town beach (Google Maps)
- Agia Irini Beach — palm-shaded cove (Google Maps)
- Lolantonis Beach — quiet south coast (Google Maps)
- Santa Maria Beach — white-sand beach clubs (Google Maps)
- Piso Livadi Beach — calm fishing village (Google Maps)
- Logaras Beach — Blue Flag, shaded (Google Maps)
- Faragas Beach — emerald family bay (Google Maps)
- Krios Beach — Parikia & ferry views (Google Maps)
- Parasporos Beach — lively, wind-protected (Google Maps)
- Lageri Beach — secluded dunes (Google Maps)
- Piso Aliki Beach — quiet village beach (Google Maps)
- Tripiti Beach — remote & near-private (Google Maps)
- Pounda (Punda) Beach — beach club & kitesurfing (Google Maps)
- Best beach overall: Kolymbithres for its unique rock formations; Monastiri, Marcello, and Faragas are close runners-up.
- Best for families: Faragas, Krios, Livadia, Logaras, and Piso Livadi — shallow, calm water with tavernas on the sand.
- Best for water sports: Golden Beach and New Golden Beach for windsurfing; Pounda for flat-water kitesurfing.
- Sunbeds & tickets: No entrance fee anywhere. Two sunbeds and an umbrella cost about €15 at Kolymbithres and €30–€50 at the big beach clubs.
1. Kolymbithres Beach
Kolymbithres is the most photographed beach in Paros, a lunar-like landscape where wind-sculpted grey granite rock formations carve the shore into a string of small, sheltered coves of shallow turquoise water. It sits inside the protected Paros Park across the bay from Naoussa, so it’s as much a natural landmark as a place to swim.
- Vibe: Sculpted granite rock formations and tiny natural pools; the most picturesque (and busiest) beach on the island.
- Transit / Access: 10-minute water taxi from Naoussa port, or the summer Route 4 bus from Naoussa (~€1.80); parking if you drive.
- Sunbed Cost: From about €15 per pair with an umbrella — one of the cheapest on Paros.
- Insider Tip: Arrive before 10:30 am in July–August to claim your own rock pool, then walk the Paros Park trails above the bay.
2. Golden Beach (Chryssi Akti)
- Vibe: Long golden-sand beach with steady wind; sporty, lively, and surprisingly family-friendly.
- Transit / Access: KTEL bus from Parikia and Naoussa (~€2.40); easy parking; about a 25–30 minute drive from Parikia.
- Sunbed Cost: Roughly €20–€35 per pair, a little more at the surf-club ends.
- Insider Tip: The meltemi wind that makes it great for windsurfing also blows sand around — come in the morning for calmer conditions, or bring a windbreak.
3. New Golden Beach (Nea Chryssi Akti)
Right beside Golden Beach and split off by a low headland, New Golden Beach is just as wide and sandy but noticeably quieter, and it shares hosting duties for the windsurfing World Cup. It’s the pick if you want the same golden sand and reliable wind without the crowds.
- Vibe: Wide, calmer golden sand; a windsurfing and kitesurfing favourite for those in the know.
- Transit / Access: Same east-coast bus line as Golden Beach from Parikia and Naoussa; easiest by car.
- Sunbed Cost: About €20–€30 per pair.
- Insider Tip: This is the better base for a first windsurf lesson — the schools here are less hectic than at Golden Beach next door.
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4. Monastiri Beach
- Vibe: Sheltered sandy cove with clear water and a fun beach bar; calm and scenic.
- Transit / Access: 10-minute water taxi from Naoussa, or drive into Paros Park and walk down from the car park.
- Sunbed Cost: Around €20–€30 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Combine it with the Paros Park trails and the open-air cinema and viewpoint above the bay for sunset.
5. Marcello Beach
Marcello sits just around the headland from Parikia and is a broad, sheltered sandy beach that stays calm even when the rest of the island is windy. You can reach it on foot from town or by a short boat hop, which makes it the easiest “real” beach for anyone staying in the capital.
- Vibe: Big, calm, low-wind sandy beach a short hop from Parikia.
- Transit / Access: A 20–30 minute walk around the bay from Parikia, a small boat (~€8 return), or a quick drive.
- Sunbed Cost: About €15–€25 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Walk over from Parikia near sunset — the light across the bay back toward town is the best on this side of the island.
6. Livadia Beach
Livadia is the long, shallow family beach right on the edge of Parikia, within easy walking distance of the port and old town. Lined with tamarisk trees and tavernas, it’s the convenient choice for a quick swim between ferries or with small children.
- Vibe: Family-friendly town beach with shallow water and natural shade.
- Transit / Access: A 5–10 minute walk from Parikia port — no transport needed.
- Sunbed Cost: Around €15–€20 per pair (much of it is free under the trees).
- Insider Tip: The north end near the tamarisk trees is calmest for toddlers; grab lunch at a taverna right behind the sand.
7. Agia Irini Beach
Agia Irini is a small palm-fringed bay south of Parikia with shallow, glassy water and the easygoing Palm Beach Bar. The shade of the palm grove and the gentle, sandy entry make it a low-key favourite for families and anyone after calm, shallow water.
- Vibe: Palm-shaded paradise cove with shallow, calm water.
- Transit / Access: About a 10-minute drive south of Parikia; limited bus service, so a car or taxi is best.
- Sunbed Cost: About €20–€30 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Arrive by late morning — the shaded loungers under the palms are the first to go.
8. Lolantonis Beach
Lolantonis (Lolandonis) is a wide arc of soft sand on the quieter south coast near Marpissa, backed by low dunes and served by a relaxed beach bar. It’s a place for unhurried, spread-out beach days well away from the island’s busiest crowds.
- Vibe: Wide, relaxed southern sandy beach with plenty of room to breathe.
- Transit / Access: Best by car (near Marpissa and Piso Livadi); no frequent direct bus.
- Sunbed Cost: Around €20–€30 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Walk past the beach bar to the far end, which stays almost empty even in August.
9. Santa Maria Beach
Santa Maria is a string of white-sand coves on the north coast near Naoussa, with some of the clearest water on the island and a buzzy beach-club and water-sports scene. It works as both a chic day-club destination and a genuine windsurfing and diving base — handy if you’re staying near Naoussa.
- Vibe: White-sand coves with stylish beach clubs and water sports.
- Transit / Access: KTEL bus from Naoussa (~€2.00); large car parks behind the beach.
- Sunbed Cost: €30–€50 per pair at the clubs in peak season.
- Insider Tip: Walk north past the main beach club to find quieter, free pockets of sand between the coves.
10. Piso Livadi Beach
Piso Livadi is the sandy beach of a pretty east-coast fishing village, with calm, shallow water that’s ideal for young children. The little harbour ringed with cafés and tavernas makes it an easy half-day if you’re based on this side of the island.
- Vibe: Calm village-harbour beach; great for little kids.
- Transit / Access: KTEL bus from Parikia to Piso Livadi; easy parking in the village.
- Sunbed Cost: About €15–€25 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Eat fresh fish at a harbour taverna, then use Piso Livadi as a launchpad for Logaras, Lolantonis, and Pounda nearby.
11. Logaras Beach
A short walk from Piso Livadi, Logaras is a Blue Flag, family-friendly beach shaded by tamarisk trees, with excellent tavernas right behind the sand. The water is clear and calm, though the entry can be a touch rocky in places.
- Vibe: Shaded, family-friendly Blue Flag beach with great tavernas.
- Transit / Access: Walkable from Piso Livadi; take the bus to Piso Livadi, then stroll over; parking nearby.
- Sunbed Cost: Around €15–€25 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Bring water shoes for the slightly pebbly entry, and book a sunset taverna table right behind the beach.
12. Faragas Beach
Faragas is a fine-sand bay with shallow, emerald water and a polished beach-bar restaurant on the quieter south coast — a “quiet luxury” spot that rarely feels overcrowded. The calm, clear shallows and on-site amenities make it one of the best family beaches on Paros.
- Vibe: Emerald shallows and a classy beach bar; great for families and couples alike.
- Transit / Access: Best by car (south of Aliki); limited bus service.
- Sunbed Cost: €25–€35 per pair, with the front rows priced higher.
- Insider Tip: Reserve a lounger ahead in peak season and stay for lunch — the restaurant is genuinely good.
13. Krios Beach
Krios faces Parikia across the bay, so you swim with a front-row view of the ferries gliding into port and the sunset behind the town. It’s a relaxed, sandy, family-friendly beach reached by a quick water taxi or a dirt track from the north end of Parikia beach.
- Vibe: Sandy and laid-back, with the best Parikia-and-ferry views on the island.
- Transit / Access: Scenic water taxi from Parikia port (recommended), or a dirt road from the north end of Parikia beach.
- Sunbed Cost: About €15–€25 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Take the late-afternoon water taxi over and stay for the sunset over Parikia — it’s the best on the west side.
14. Parasporos Beach
Parasporos is a long sandy beach just south of Parikia with a young, lively beach-bar crowd and reliably calm, well-protected water. It’s the go-to swim when the meltemi shuts down the exposed beaches, and a top spot for sunset.
- Vibe: Lively, sheltered beach-bar beach; ideal when it’s windy elsewhere.
- Transit / Access: About a 10-minute drive or taxi from Parikia; some seasonal bus service.
- Sunbed Cost: €20–€35 per pair.
- Insider Tip: It’s protected from the north wind, so head here on a meltemi day and stay for the DJ-and-sunset session.
15. Lageri Beach
Lageri is a long, quiet stretch of sand backed by low dunes on the north coast, reached on foot from the Santa Maria side. Its lack of road access keeps it calm and clothing-optional friendly — a true hidden gem for anyone craving seclusion.
- Vibe: Secluded, dune-backed sand; calm and clothing-optional friendly.
- Transit / Access: No direct road — walk in from Santa Maria, or arrive by boat; drive to the trailhead.
- Sunbed Cost: Mostly unorganised — bring your own umbrella; a few loungers from ~€15.
- Insider Tip: Pack water and shade — the lack of facilities is exactly why it stays empty.
16. Piso Aliki Beach
Piso Aliki is a small, sandy beach beside the laid-back village of Aliki in the south, with crystal-clear, shallow water and a genuinely local, uncrowded feel. It’s an easy, authentic stop near the airport with tavernas just a few steps away.
- Vibe: Quiet, clear-water village beach that rarely gets crowded.
- Transit / Access: KTEL bus from Parikia to Aliki, then a short walk; easy parking.
- Sunbed Cost: Around €15–€25 per pair.
- Insider Tip: Combine it with lunch in Aliki village — it’s a perfect, low-stress last beach if you’re flying out from the nearby airport.
17. Tripiti Beach
Tripiti is a remote, pebbly beach near Aliki that feels almost private, with deep-blue water and barely any development. It rewards anyone willing to drive a little for solitude, though it can catch the wind on exposed days.
- Vibe: Remote, pebbly, and near-private; proper off-grid calm.
- Transit / Access: Car only — a short drive and walk from the Aliki/south road; no bus.
- Sunbed Cost: Largely unorganised — bring your own kit.
- Insider Tip: Wear water shoes for the pebbles and pick a low-wind day for the calmest swim.
18. Pounda Beach (Punda)
Pounda — home to the famous Punda Coast beach club — is the island’s party-and-watersports beach, a long, flat stretch of fine sand that’s a regular stop on the kitesurfing world tour. By day it’s sunbeds and house music; the flat water and steady wind make it a magnet for kite and windsurf schools.
- Vibe: High-energy beach-club party beach; a flat-water kite and windsurf hub.
- Transit / Access: Best by car; seasonal bus to the area; roughly a 20-minute drive from Parikia.
- Sunbed Cost: €30–€50 per pair at the club in peak season.
- Insider Tip: Don’t confuse it with Pounda the Antiparos ferry port — set your GPS to “Punda Coast,” and book a daybed ahead on weekends.
Paros Beaches FAQ
What is the best beach in Paros?
Kolymbithres is widely considered the best and most unique beach in Paros for its sculpted granite rock formations and turquoise natural pools. Monastiri, Marcello, and Faragas are close runners-up — beautiful and sandy, but less dramatic than Kolymbithres.
Are the beaches in Paros sandy?
Yes. Most Paros beaches are golden or white sand, including Golden Beach, Santa Maria, Krios, Lolantonis, and Pounda. Kolymbithres mixes pockets of sand with its famous granite rock formations, while a few beaches like Logaras and Tripiti can be slightly pebbly at the water’s edge.
Which Paros beaches are best for families with kids?
Faragas, Krios, Livadia, Logaras, and Piso Livadi are the best beaches in Paros for families. They have shallow, calm, crystal-clear water and tavernas or beach bars right on the sand, so it’s easy to spend a full day with young children.
How do you get to the beaches in Paros?
Most main beaches are reachable by KTEL bus from Parikia and Naoussa for about €1.80–€3.00 each way. In summer, scenic water taxis connect Parikia with Krios and Marcello, and Naoussa with Kolymbithres and Monastiri. To reach secluded beaches like Lageri or Tripiti, you’ll need a rental car.
Do you have to pay for beaches in Paros?
There is no entrance fee for any beach in Paros, and you can always lay a towel for free. If you want sunbeds, expect to pay roughly €15 per pair with an umbrella at simpler beaches like Kolymbithres, rising to €30–€50 per pair at the big beach clubs such as Santa Maria, Faragas, and Pounda.
When is the best time to swim in Paros?
The best time to swim in Paros is June to mid-September, when the sea sits around 23–25°C (73–77°F) and is warmest in August. The meltemi north wind is strongest from mid-July to mid-August; on windy days the sheltered south and west coasts (Parasporos, Faragas, Marcello) stay calmest.
Which Paros beach is best for windsurfing and kitesurfing?
Golden Beach and New Golden Beach on the east coast are the top windsurfing beaches and host the Professional Windsurfing World Cup each August. Pounda is the kitesurfing favourite for its flat water and steady wind, and Santa Maria on the north coast is another reliable water-sports base.
What are the best beaches near Naoussa and Parikia?
Near Naoussa, the best beaches are Kolymbithres, Monastiri, Santa Maria, and Lageri on the north coast. Near Parikia, head to Krios and Marcello (a short water taxi or walk away), plus Parasporos and Livadia just south of town.
Conclusion
I believe that within the next decade Paros will be as busy as Mykonos and Santorini are today, which makes it the smart choice among the Greek islands right now. When it comes to beaches, it’s one of the most gifted islands in the Cyclades — dozens of golden-sand bays, sheltered coves, and windsurfing beaches, almost all of them easy to reach by bus, water taxi, or a short drive.
Pick a north-coast beach near Naoussa for the scenery, the east coast for water sports, or the sheltered south for a relaxed family day, and you genuinely can’t go wrong.
