The sea here is crystal and in the summer, it rarely has waves. Golden Beach, like its name indicates, consists of golden sand. Sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, restaurant and water sport center. As its tourism infrastructure is well developed, you will find pretty much everything here. It is located 16 km away from Naoussa and 20 km away from Parikia, on the southeast coast of the island. Golden beach is also one of the most well-known beaches in Paros. Molos is situated on the east cost of Paros, 17 km away from Parikia and 12 km away from Naoussa. That is because the bus stops in Marmara village and from there, you will have to walk. To reach Molos beach comfortably, you will need a car or a scooter. Kalogeros is also unspoiled without any infrastructure. It is known for its clay and its therapeutic properties for skin. Few hundred meters from the south part of Molos there is Kalogeros beach. It is worth knowing that you can get there by car. From the beach, you should see Kefalos hill with a small chapel on the top. As the closest shop is in Marmara village, about 2 km away, you should have some supplies. Therefore, if you have your own beach umbrella, we suggest you take it with you. There is only a small water sport center, where you can learn windsurfing. During summer days with north wind, you can find a spot in north part of the beach. Because it is protected in a bay, most of the time it does not have waves. Due to this fact, Molos beach is quite popular for families. It features amazing beach, which is the third longest in Paros. This is an area protected by Natura 2000 legislation. The distance of Marcello and Krios from Parikia is about 3 km. Yet, if you have your own beach umbrella, you should take it with you. You might find a spot under one of the few trees which offer a natural shade. There is a lot of space on both beaches which is not organized. Therefore, if you don’t get there early, you might not find free sunbed. Due to popularity Marcello and Krios attract visitors from all over Paros.

You can take under your consideration that the number of umbrellas doesn’t cover all visitor of both beaches. On Marcello and Krios, there is a beach bar on each, along with umbrellas and sunbeds. You will also enjoy ships arriving entering the bay and arriving on our island. There are regular schedules towards Krios but, when you reach it you will have to walk for few minutes.īoth beaches consist of sand and offer Parikia village, the capital of Paros, for a view. Caique are traditional fishing boats, modified to transfer people. The second is by sea, using caique boat form Parikia port. The first one is by land and you will need your own mean of transport. There are two ways to reach Marcello and Krios. They share the same sandy beach line in Parikia Bay. Those two beaches go hand to hand due to their location. You can easily walk from the organized part of Small Santa Maria to the unspoiled one. Serenity and quiet is the main scenery here. The unspoiled part of the beach is for those two like to lie down on the sand hear only the sounds of waves. There is also a small water sport center. Small Santa Maria consists of powdery sand and, almost always calm sea. The organized part features sunbeds and umbrellas. It is divided to two parts: organized and unspoiled. Small Santa Maria is located about 1 km to the north of the main Santa Maria beach. Here you can rent equipment and take lessons, provided by professional trainers. There is also a water sport center where you can participate in interesting activities. It is a wonderful experience to have lunch here after swim, next to the sea and with Naxos island for a view.

On Santa Maria beach you will also find a restaurant. There is a beach bar where you can enjoy your coffee or other beverage accompanied by relaxing music. As it is one of the most popular beaches in Cyclades, its infrastructure is quite developed. It consists of golden and powdery sand and crystal sea. Santa Maria, the main one, is situated on the northeast coast of Paros, about 4 km away from the famous Naoussa village. The second, called Small Santa Maria is in our opinion, one of the most beautiful on our island. You probably heard about the first one, as it is one of the most popular Paros beaches. You might not know that, but there are two Santa Maria in Paros.

With a car you will be able to visit two beaches in one day. If you have your own mean of transport like car or scooter, it will be easier for you to reach them. Just so you know there are more than 40 of them. So, which are the best beaches in Paros ?Īfter a research, we present to you 7 best beaches in Paros. Paros island features so many beaches that many times our visitors don’t know where to start.