Aliki Paros is a laid-back fishing village on the south coast near the airport, with three natural, walkable beaches, a pretty harbour and seafront fish tavernas almost on the sand. Quiet and away from the busy hubs, it is one of the island’s most atmospheric places for grilled fish by the sea. This guide covers what the village is like, the beaches, the food and how to visit.
The village is a charming, low-key corner of the south, a key entry in the guide to Paros villages. It sits by calm waters near the airport. The sections below cover the visit.
What is the village like?
The village is a small, quiet fishing settlement on the south-west coast, with a harbour, whitewashed houses and a relaxed pace away from the tourist centres. It sits near the airport and is best known for its seafront fish tavernas and natural beaches.
The village is a calm, traditional harbour escape. Set on the south-west coast near the airport, well away from the busy hubs of Parikia and Naoussa, it gathers around a small fishing harbour and a sandy bay, with whitewashed houses and a gentle, local rhythm. The shallow, calm waters and the unhurried mood make it a peaceful base or a relaxed day out. Aliki Paros draws those seeking authenticity and good fish over nightlife, set out alongside the guide to where to stay in Paros. Its beaches are natural and walkable.
What are the beaches like?
The village has three walkable beaches, all natural and largely unorganised: central Aliki beach, Piso Aliki to the south, and Agios Nikolaos to the west. They offer sandy, shallow swimming with some natural shade, so bringing your own umbrella is wise.
The village is fringed by three easygoing beaches. The central Aliki beach has a few sunbeds through a nearby restaurant, while Piso Aliki, just to the south, is the most popular, open and unorganised, and Agios Nikolaos, to the west, is a mostly sandy beach with trees for shade and a few pebbles in the shallows. All three are natural in character, sheltered and shallow, good for relaxed swimming, though their lack of organisation means bringing shade and water. The nearby sheltered Faragas beach adds a sandy cove a short drive east, set out in the guide to Faragas beach Paros. The food is the village’s pride.
Where do you eat in the village?
You eat at the traditional fish tavernas along the harbour and the central beach, their tables set just steps from the water. The village ranks among the island’s most atmospheric spots for fresh grilled fish and seafood meze beside the sea, straight from the local boats.
Food is where the village truly shines. Fish tavernas line the harbour and the central beach, with tables set just back from the waterline, serving fresh grilled fish, octopus and seafood meze while the boats bob alongside. Eating here, with your feet near the water and the sun setting over the sea, is one of the island’s most atmospheric dining experiences, away from the crowds of the north. The quality and setting draw diners from across the island, set out alongside the guide to best restaurants in Paros. The village is also a starting point for the water.
Can you take boat trips from the village?
Yes, the village serves as a departure point for some boat tours and excursions, so guests staying nearby can sometimes stroll to the boat instead of driving. Trips from the south coast reach quiet coves and nearby Antiparos and Despotiko by sea.
The village’s harbour makes it handy for the water. Some boat tours and excursions depart from here, so guests staying nearby can sometimes walk to their cruise instead of driving to Pounda or Parikia. Trips from the south coast head to quiet coves and across toward Antiparos and the islet of Despotiko for swimming and snorkelling, a relaxed alternative to the busier northern departures. Combining a village lunch with a boat day works well, set out in the guide to Paros boat tours. Reaching the village is easy.
How do you get there?
You get there by car or scooter in about 20 minutes from Parikia, around 12 kilometres south near the airport, with parking by the harbour. A summer bus also links Parikia to Aliki, making it easy to reach for a meal or a beach day.
The village is a short, easy drive from the capital. By car or scooter it lies about 12 kilometres south of Parikia, roughly 20 minutes, near the airport, with parking by the harbour and the beaches. A summer bus connects Parikia to the village, useful for a seafood lunch or a beach day without a car. Its closeness to the airport also makes it a calm first or last night on the island, set out in the guide to how to get to Paros. The questions below cover the points travellers ask most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aliki in Paros known for?
Aliki is known as a quiet south-coast fishing village near the airport, with natural, walkable beaches and seafront fish tavernas. It ranks among the island’s most atmospheric spots for fresh grilled fish and seafood meze beside the water, away from the busy hubs.
What are the beaches at Aliki like?
Aliki has three natural, largely unorganised beaches: central Aliki, Piso Aliki to the south and Agios Nikolaos to the west, all sandy and shallow with some natural shade. The sheltered Faragas beach lies a short drive east.
How do you get to Aliki in Paros?
You reach Aliki by car or scooter in about 20 minutes from Parikia, around 12 kilometres south near the airport, with parking by the harbour. A summer bus also links Parikia to Aliki for a meal or a beach day.