Lageri beach Paros is a wide, undeveloped stretch of golden sand near Naoussa, reached by a dirt track through a natural reserve and prized for its clear, shallow water and rare quiet. With no beach club, sunbeds or music, it offers the kind of solitude that is hard to find in summer. This guide covers … Read more
Faragas beach Paros is a sheltered south-coast bay of three sandy coves with golden sand, shallow turquoise water and a beach club, protected from the north wind by rocky headlands. Its calm, clear shallows make it a favourite for families and quiet swims. This guide covers what the beach is like, the coves, how to … Read more
Parasporos beach Paros is a broad sandy bay a short way south of Parikia, known for easy swimming, beach bars, music and some of the loveliest evening light close to the capital. Social and summery without being a full party beach, it suits couples, friends and younger travellers. This guide covers what the beach is … Read more
Pounda beach Paros is the island’s kitesurfing and windsurfing hub, set on the narrow channel facing Antiparos, where the meltemi funnels through to create world-class wind. It pairs flat-water conditions and kite schools with the small port for the Antiparos ferry. This guide covers what the beach is like, the wind, the schools, how to … Read more
The Sifnos to Paros ferry links the western and central Cyclades in about 55 minutes on a fast boat, running two to three times a day in summer from as little as €5. The crossing connects laid-back Sifnos to the busier hub of Paros. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to … Read more
The Crete to Paros ferry links Heraklion to the island in about 3 hours 35 on a high-speed Seajets catamaran, running daily through the summer season from around €97. The route connects the great island of Crete northward to the central Cyclades. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, the operator and how to plan … Read more
The Rafina to Paros ferry is the alternative Athens route to the island, crossing in about 3 hours 15 on a fast boat and up to 6 hours on a slower service, with daily summer sailings. Rafina port sits close to Athens airport, making it handy for travellers arriving by air. This guide covers the … Read more
Paros with kids works beautifully, thanks to calm, shallow family beaches, an easy island to navigate and gentle days out, far from the cruise-ship bustle of Santorini and the all-night scene of Mykonos. It pairs swimmable sands with a charming main town and exceptional food. This guide covers the best family beaches, things to do … Read more
In the Paros vs Naxos choice, Paros wins on pretty harbour towns, fine dining, nightlife and romance, while Naxos leads on sheer size, long sandy beaches, mountain villages and value. The two neighbours sit a 30-minute ferry apart, so many travellers visit both. This guide compares the islands across beaches, towns, atmosphere, cost and transport … Read more
Where is Paros? The island sits in the heart of the Cyclades in the central Aegean Sea, about 165 kilometres from the Athens port of Piraeus, with Naxos just to the east and tiny Antiparos across a narrow channel to the west. It is the third largest of the Cyclades. This guide covers the location, … Read more