Paros Beaches (part1)

Paros has some of the most beautiful and popular beaches in the Greek islands. Paros beaches are characterized for their crystal water and relaxing atmosphere, attracting many visitors every summer. Some beaches in Paros are organized and lined up with seaside hotels, restaurants and beach bars, while others are totally secluded. Paros beaches on the eastern side, particularly Golden Beach and New Golden Beach, provide nice spots for windsurfing and kite surfing. You will find below a list with the best beaches in Paros island.

Kolymbithres
Location: 10 km north east of Parikia
Description: Kolymbithres is the most famous beach in the area of Naoussa, the second largest village of Paros. The beach is known for its clean water and the rock formations.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
 
Golden Beach
Location: 24 km south east of Parikia
Description: This is one of the most popular beaches of Paros. It has crystal water, soft sand and the wind is great for windsurfing there. In fact, an international windsurfing competition takes place there every summer.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized, Diving Club, Windsurfing, Water sports
 
Santa Maria
Location: 15 km north east of Parikia
Description: Santa Maria is a beautiful, organized beach in a close distance from Naoussa. Many watersports centers are located along the coast.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organized, Party, Diving Club, Windsurfing, Water sports
 
New Golden Beach
Location: 26 km south east of Parikia
Description: New Golden beach is located on the eastern side of the island, right next to Golden beach. Less developed and popular than its neighbors, New Golden beach is still a nice and organized resort.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized, Diving Club, Windsurfing, Water sports
 
Parasporos
Location: 4 km south of Parikia
Description: Parasporos is a very popular beach close to Parikia. Easy to access and with a nice background, Parasporos is well-organized and has many beach bars.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organized, Party, Water sports
 
Monastiri
Location: 12 km north east of Parikia
Description: Monastiri is a small rocky bay on the northern side of Paros. This beach is organized and accessible from Naoussa. Some fishing boats and yachts moor there in summer.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Organized

Pounda
Location: 9 km south of Parikia
Description: Pounda is a nice sandy beach close to Parikia. It gets very popular for its beautiful environment and the beach bars. From Pounda, ferries leave frequently to the neighboring island of Antiparos.
Type: Sandy, Organized, Party, Water sports
 
Livadia
Location: 2 km north of Parikia
Description: Livadia is the closest beach to Parikia, the capital of Paros. Organized and sandy, this beach gets very popular in summer due to its location.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized, Harbor
 
Krios
Location: 3 km north of Parikia
Description: Krios is one of the closest beaches to Parikia. With clean water and a sandy coastline, Krios usually gets crowded in summer due to its location.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized, Water sports
 
Logaras
Location: 18 km south east of Parikia
Description: Logaras is a small tourist resort close to the most famous beaches of the island, such as Piso Livadi and Golden beach. The clean water and the sandy coast of Logaras attract many visitors.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
 
Ambelas
Location: 13 km north east of Parikia
Description: Ambelas is a sandy beach on the south eastern side of the island, close to Naoussa. A few hotels and taverns are found around this calm beach.
Type: Sandy, Family Friendly, Partly Organized
 
Farangas
Location: 16 km south of Paros
Description: This is a sandy beach in the region of Alyki, on the southern side of Paros. It rarely gets frequented due to its secluded location.
Type: Sandy, Partly Organized