The 17 BEST Beaches in Paros

Above all else… the whitewashed streets, seafood taverns, sailboats, and catamarans, the thing we look forward to most when traveling to Paros is spending time on the beach.

Lucky for us, the entire coast is full of incredible beaches.

No matter where you are staying–Naoussa, Parikia, Piso Livadi, or Aliki– there will be a handful of beaches less than 5 minutes from your front door.

But with Paros being so small, it’s possible to go beach-hopping and visit 3+ in a single day, which is what we did MULTIPLE times the last time we spent a holiday in Paros.

Now, we’ve seen almost every beach on the island firsthand. We can tell you exactly why you should visit each beach (and why you might want to avoid others). Here’s what to expect from each of the best beaches in Paros – starting from Parikia and making our way around the island (clockwise)!

Map of Paros Beaches

This is a small snippet of our Custom Interactive Map of Paros, which also includes a downloadable file you can load onto your Google Map (with a couple clicks) and save all the best beach clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, and historical landmarks on the island for east reference!

Beaches Near Parikia

1. Livadia Beach

Livadia Beach is Parikia’s town beach. It’s not a large beach, but the shore is sandy, and since the surrounding bay protects it from strong winds, it’s a nice place to swim, even when other beaches are choppy.

The beach runs along the eastern side of Parikia Bay. It is lined with several restaurants, including a few of our favorite restaurants in Parikia, like Nisea for coffee and brunch, To Souvlaki Tou Pepe and Restaurant Aromas for dinner, and Gelato Colori for dessert.

These beachfront restaurants sometimes even have sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent.

Livadia Beach is easy to visit without much planning because it’s just a short walk from the harbor. You can quickly come for a morning dip or a quick stop after a day of sightseeing!

This is also where we find the CHEAPEST Beachfront villas in Paros (and we love staying right on the beach) — click here to see a list of our favorites!

2. Marcello Beach (Paralia Krios)

If you’re looking for a beach near Parikia, Marcello Beach will feel much more secluded than Livadia Beach, with only a handful of hotels and restaurants lining the coast.

It’s just across the bay from the Parikia Port, and you can get there in about 10 minutes if you rent a car and drive yourself.

If you don’t have a car (or a scooter/ATV rental), then you can walk OR take a quick water taxi from the seaport (€9/person for a return trip)

In our opinion, Marcello Beach (a.k.a. Paralia Krios) is the most beautiful beach in Parikia.

The beach has fine white sand and clear, shallow water that’s naturally shielded from the open sea and ferry wakes. This makes it an excellent spot for swimming and safe for families with kids.

The north side of the beach has a couple of beach bars, including Crios Beach Bar (formerly Marcello Beach Club) and Krios Lounge. These bars offer music, sunbed + umbrella rentals, and sometimes sand volleyball. But if you want a more natural setting, head to the south side of the beach, next to Petalides Apartments.

12. Paralia Agia Irini

Agia Irini Beach, also known as Palm Beach, is a picturesque spot between Parikia and Pounta, the port town where you can catch a ferry to Antiparos.

Being on the island’s west coast means you have less wind and waves, and Agia Irini Beach is also probably the best beach in Paros for watching the sunset!

Yet, the most unique part of Agia Irini Beach is the palm trees lining the coast, which create a more ‘tropical’ feel than anywhere else on the island.

We like coming here to sunbathe and snorkel. The sand is soft enough that you don’t have to rent a sunbed (though you can for around €10 per person). The water is calm for swimming, but unfortunately, you won’t see much marine life.

Parking is easy, and the beach also has a couple of local tavernas with great food and drinks to order.

Beaches Near Naoussa

Kolymbithres Beach

Kolymbithres Beach is by far the most famous beach in Paros.

It’s located just across the bay from Naoussa, making it super easy to reach by car, bus, or even a quick water taxi (€3 per person, one way).

It’s also close to a few of the best boutique hotels near Naoussa!

The beach is known for its crystal-clear water and smooth granite rock formations. We chose photos to show the beach on an empty day during the offseason so you could see the impressive geography of the shoreline, but it gets very crowded in the summer.

Kolymbithres Beach isn’t very big, which is why it feels so crowded during summer. Sunbeds cover most parts of the sand (€20-30/person), so many people climb onto the rocks to sunbathe.

Kolymbithres is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling, with shallow, calm water that’s safe for kids. There are kayaks and paddleboards available to rent, and if you’re hungry, you can grab something to eat at Paros on the Rocks (the main beach bar) or Anemos Taverna up the hill (traditional Greek food).

4. Monastiri Beach

If you drive past Kolymbithres Beach, after about 5 minutes, you’ll arrive at Monasiti Beach Club.

This beach is the newest hotspot in Paros, and it’s changed significantly over the past couple of years!

Named after the nearby Monastery of Agios Ioannis Detis, which sits on the hill above and is surrounded by the Paros Ecological Park, even with its more developed surroundings, it doesn’t feel overrun with facilities and offers some of the best ocean views and scenery of any beach in Paros.

The small beach is full of sunbeds for rent, adventurous water sports, paddleboards and kayaks for rent, a bustling beach club for those who want to grab food or drinks. The water is also very shallow, even 100 meters out, meaning it’s great for swimming, and there are hardly ever waves at the beach since it’s protected from the wind!

You can easily get here by car (there’s lots of parking) or by taking a water taxi from Naoussa!

Like Kolymbithres Beach, it becomes very busy during the high season, and sunbeds can be expensive. Luckily, there are some smaller coves where you can escape the crowds, and if you arrive early or visit during the shoulder season, you can usually find a sunbed available or space to lay out your beach blanket!

5. Lageri Beach

Lageri Beach is known primarily as a popular nudist beach in Paros.

Supposedly, if you walk south past the “white house,” it’s all fair game—but in reality, you’ll probably see nudists no matter where you are on the beach.

The beach itself is one of the most peaceful places on the island. The coast goes on for miles, with trees along the whole shoreline providing shade. You can even see Naoussa off in the distance.

Note: Accessing Lageir Beach isn’t super easy. Driving to the parking area with a small car is very difficult. You’ll need to go really slow and mind the bumps. Otherwise, you risk blowing a tire and getting stranded. Then, once you get to the parking lot, you still have a 5-10 minute hike to get to the beach.

17. Piperi Beach

Piperi Beach is Naoussa’s main town beach, just a 5-minute walk from the center.

It’s definitely not as pretty as places like Kolymbithres Beach or Santa Maria Beach, but it’s super convenient if you’re staying in Naoussa and want a quick swim. The shoreline is small (only about 100 meters, meaning it can also feel really busy during the high season.

For a quieter visit, your best bet is to visit early in the morning or during the off-season (October–April).

But people don’t usually stay long, and it’s a great spot to swim with consistently calm water. The seabed is also a mix of sand and rocks close to shore, but it gets sandy as you wade further out.

During the summer, sunbeds are available for rent (€40–50). If you don’t want to pay, you can always set up a towel, but the shoreline is pretty rocky in most places, so we’d recommend setting up your stuff on the rocks along the left-hand side of the bay.

West Coast

6. Santa Maria Beach

Santa Maria Beach is another popular beach in Paros, second only to Kolymbithres Beach. It’s also super accessible, only a 10-minute drive from Noussa, and people love the blend of chill vibes and lively energy coming from the beach bars.

The water here can be unpredictable. On windier days, the waves get choppy, and it’s better to spend your time sunbathing. The main beach has sunbeds for rent (€50 per set), but if that feels expensive, there’s free space on either end of the shore.

However, Santa Maria is an awesome place to swim and snorkel if the weather’s calmer. There’s also a small watersports center where you can rent kayaks or windsurfing gear.

Koom Beach Bar and Santa Maria Beach Bar are the only restaurants on the beach.

They both serve a small selection of seafood, salads, and drinks. It’s convenient, but you’ll get much better food back in Naoussa, so we’d recommend waiting until you return to town to eat.

15. Ambelas Beach

Ambelas Beach is a tiny, proper beach in the town of Ambelas, Paros. There are no hotels here, but a could of fancy beachfront restaurants, meaning you’ll hear chatter and music from almost anywhere on the beach.​

But while it’s not the most peaceful beach on the island, it’s still a great spot to visit.

A small harbor protects the water from getting too choppy, making it an incredible beach to come to swim on a particularly windy day in Paros. They also keep the beach clean, so you won’t have to deal with seaweed in the water or debris along the shore.​

SeaRocks is the main beach bar here. Two beds, an umbrella, towels, and water cost between €20-30.

7. Molos Beach

Molos Beach is the longest stretch of sand we visited in Paros, extending nearly a mile. Nestled between two Greek Orthodox churches—’Saint Nicholas The Poor’ and ‘Saint Nicholas the Rich’—it offers a unique cultural backdrop and feels like what I imagine Paros would have been like 50 years ago.

The beach remains mostly untouched, with nothing but a few homestays and local kitesurfing schools along the shoreline. The untouched beauty and quiet nature of the beach are something that’s hard to find anymore in Paros.

However, accessing the beach requires a bit of caution.

If you park on either end, it’s not a huge deal, but the road along the shoreline is quite bumpy with loose sand. We drove here after a rainy evening and came across some huge puddles that made us question whether our compact car would make it!

16. Tsoukalia Beach

Tsoukalia Beach is another untouched, wild beach with hardly anyone in sight, even during high season. It’s mostly locals here, with crystal-clear water and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

As far as we saw, there were a few outdoor toilets but no vendors or restaurants, so bring everything you need for the day.

The beach stretches along the coast before turning into Glyfades Beach, separated only by some small rock formations. Taking a morning stroll along this part of the coast is one of the most peaceful things you can do in Paros.

The shoreline is a mix of sand and pebbles. Also, the seabed is rocky in most parts, so water shoes may be a good idea here.

8. Kalogeros Beach

Kalogeros Beach is the most unique beach in Paros, thanks to its tall cliffs and natural clay, which visitors use for DIY spa treatments.

You’ll see people covering themselves in it, letting it dry in the sun for about an hour, and then rinsing off in the sea. Supposedly, the minerals in the clay are rejuvenating and cleansing for your skin. We didn’t try it, but we will definitely the next time we get over to Kalogeros Beach.

The water here gets very deep, just a few meters from shore, but the sandy seabed makes it easy to wade in.

There is no shade or sunbeds available, so bring everything you need and be careful where you put your stuff—when ferries pass, waves can creep up and soak anything left too close to the water.

Also, if you have time, one of the coolest things to do at Kalogeros Beach is to hike up the trail from the parking lot to the top of the cliffs for an incredible view of both Kalogeros and Moles!

9. Logaras Beach

Logaras Beach is the most popular beach on the East Coast. This is primarily due to Piso Livadi becoming a hotspot for quiet, romantic stays, seaside restaurants, and great cafés. It’s actually where a lot of people come for a honeymoon in Paros.

The beach itself isn’t big, but it feels secluded from town thanks to the tamarisk trees lining the sand.

Along the water, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes where you can grab something to eat, and sunbeds with umbrellas are available for rent, ranging from €10 to €40.

The beach has calm, clear waters, making it a great place to swim. However, we should mention that the only sandy seabed is on the north side of Logaras Beach. The middle and south sections have a rockier seabed–you may even want to bring water shoes if you stay in Piso Livadi and visit this beach often.

10. Golden Beach Paros

Golden Beach, also called Paralia Chrisi Akti, is our favorite beach in Paros. It’s a peaceful yet adventurous spot for couples or anyone wanting a quieter stay.

It’s far enough from one of the most famous beaches in Paros to avoid getting too overcrowded, but there are still enough shops, boutique villas, restaurants, and beach bars (Rebel Beach Bar / The Beach Project) that we have access to anything we need.

It’s also a super relaxing spot, with soft golden sand, clear water, and plenty of space to spread out.

In addition to being a stunning shoreline, Golden Beach is also the windsurfing capital of Greece, so if you’re into that, you can book a lesson or rent other watersport gear, like kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkels.

There’s also a short hike to a hilltop chapel with panoramic views of the coast that we think is worth doing!

14. Nea Chrisi Akti (New Golden Beach)

Nea Chrisi Akti, or New Golden Beach, sits on the opposite side of Posiden Paros, one of the top boutique hotels in Paros.

It’s a more rugged stretch of coastline with very little sandy shoreline—so much so that even the sunbeds are set up on the rockier areas.

But the water here is clear, the beach is lined with tamarisk trees, and you get a great view of Naxos across the bay.

However, there aren’t any facilities here, just a few stands renting out sunbeds, paddleboards, and kayaks. You’ll still encounter windsurfers here, just like Golden Beach, but the water is far less crowded, meaning it’s a lot safer to swim and snorkel offshore.

South Coast Beaches

11. Piso Aliki Beach

Piso Aliki Beach is a hidden gem located near the fishing village of Aliki (South Coast). It’s easy to get from the town via a 10-minute walk along a scenic boardwalk lined with sailboats.

There are zero commercial facilities, just a dirt parking lot and a basic restroom nearby.

So, you’ll need to bring with you everything you need for the day. Just be mindful of the tide when choosing a spot, and keep an eye on your stuff. The water rises quickly, and you don’t want to return from a quick swim to soaking wet towels and bags.

Ultimately, Piso Aliki offers a peaceful retreat away from the more crowded beaches. It also allows you to see the fishing village, one of the most scenic towns across Paros! You can get here by renting a car or taking the bus from Parikia.

17. Faragas Beach

Faragas Beach is just down the shore from Aliki Beach and has a completely different vibe. While Aliki is quiet and local, Faragas is one of the livelier beaches on Paros, especially in peak summer.

It has all the facilities you might need, including free parking and soft sand, but it definitely isn’t the most peaceful spot.

Some even call it a party beach because of the energetic crowd and atmosphere.

A large part of the beach is occupied by Faragas Beach Bar, which takes up about a third of the space. You can rent sunbeds here for about €25; each bed even has a button that lets you order food and drinks straight to you.

The rest of the beach is public access, so if you’re looking for a social, well-serviced beach with a fun atmosphere, Faragas is a solid pick.

Note: Closed during the off-season.