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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.
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Most of the main beaches on the island are reachable by the local Paros buses (KTEL), which run from Parikia and Naoussa for roughly €1.80–€3.00 each way.
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.
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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.
Golden Beach (Chryssi Akti) is a 700-metre stretch of soft golden sand on the windswept east coast and is widely regarded as the windsurfing capital of Greece — it hosts the Professional Windsurfing World Cup every August. It’s fully organized with sunbeds, beach bars, and water-sports schools, yet wide enough that it never feels crowded.
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.
Tucked into a sheltered bay just past Kolymbithres inside Paros Park, Monastiri is a small sandy cove with calm, crystal-clear water and a lively beach bar. Its protected position makes it one of the safest swims on the north coast when the meltemi is blowing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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