Paros diving rewards visitors with clear, warm water, colourful reefs, a shipwreck and sea caves, served by PADI-certified centres at Golden Beach, Pounda, Aliki and Santa Maria. Excellent visibility and varied sites make it one of the best diving islands in Greece. This guide covers the dive sites, the centres, the courses, snorkelling and the … Read more
Paros hiking is led by the ancient marble Byzantine Road from Lefkes to Prodromos and Marpissa, one of the oldest trails in the Cyclades, alongside the Kefalos castle hill and the coastal paths of Paros Park. The island’s green interior and quiet villages reward walkers of every level. This guide covers the best routes, the … Read more
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 … Read more
Piso Livadi Paros is a relaxed fishing village on the east coast, with a sandy beach, a small harbour and tavernas lining the waterfront, calm and low-key yet with just enough evening buzz. It makes a quiet, family-friendly base close to some of the island’s best beaches. This guide covers what the village is like, … Read more
Marpissa Paros is a picturesque hillside village on the east of the island, built amphitheatrically with labyrinthine marble lanes, four landmark windmills, a fine sculpture museum and the Kefalos castle hill above. It pairs traditional Cycladic charm with sweeping views and easy access to the best east-coast beaches. This guide covers what to see, the … Read more
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