Paros guide

Best Restaurants

Little Green Rocket (Parikia)
An Asian-inspired menu that’s unique for the island. The chicken wings are amazing! It’s relaxed, fun, and colourful. They also have dishes of the day which I have tried and some are absolutely SPLENDID! Hope you enjoy!

To Balcony tou Aliki

A Greek cusine with a tasty variety traditional meals, grilled meats and seafood. The grill and seafood is on of the best on the island in my opinion. My mom particularly like the tuna tartar/ avocado tartar while I enjoy a burger with fries (you can take half of the giant size since it is VERY LARGE). They usually catch huge tunas or swordfish, which if you are lucky they might put it for photos!!!

Magaya (Near Parikia)

Magaya is located near the port which I love since I could look at the ferries while waiting for the food .My favourite dish is the grilled chicken that has an amazing combination of homemade potatoes, grilled chicken, salad with white garlic. I also love that the restaurant is located on a small private beach so you can sit on the sand whilst waiting for your delicious food to be served!

Dolce Vita

A Neapolitan restaurant with exceptional food. All the food is made with fresh Italian ingredients. My favourite is the diavola pizza since the salami has a but of spice to it but there is many different options to choose from!

Markakis Restaurant Drios

A traditional Greek restaurant located in Drios.

Beaches

The magic of Paros!

Faragas
- Calm sea with beautiful sand
- Great water for family swimming providing arranged umbrellas with sunbeds.
- You can also bring a paddle board for extra FUN
- Minor shade areas
Parasporos (My favourite)
- Surfing
- When it’s windy, The waves are great for bodysurfing or surfing!!! ( Only place on island for surfing).
- On the end of the beach is the surfing school on the left side.
- Shade underneath trees
- Zazala Restaurant and beach club: good food and very good music
Santa Maria
- Clubs
- View of Naxos(nearby island)
- Big beach with row of sunbeds
- Near Naousa
- Loud music
Marcelo Beach
- Good vibe/ Music really get the beat in your body
- Great spot for spotting boats/ferries
- Overlooking the port of paros
- No wind coming from the north ,protected by wind
Monastiri
- Shallow water
- Water Sport activities
- No waves
- Luxurious Beach Club and Restaurant
- Good for alone or family hikes whilst viewing the bay of Naousa
Voutakos
- Calm/pleasant
- Good for an evening or morning walk with sunrise or sunset view!
- View of neighbour island Antiparos

Viewpoints & Walks

Start at Paros Park, near Monastiri Beach, and follow the path up the hill to the lighthouse. It’s the best view on the island — perfect for a sunset hike.

I also enjoyed walking in the Port of Paros in Parikia. You can observe all the ferries in and out, bringing lots of tourists. The main ferry companies serving Paros are:

Blue Star Ferries, (highly recommended)
Seajets (high speed)
Golden Star Ferries
Fast Ferries
Hellenic Seaways

Sports & Activities

Tennis Training
With Stefanos at Paros Tennis Club (near Parasporos). Great fun and really friendly!

Kitesurfing
At Paros Pro Kite in Pounta. You can learn to kitesurf while looking at Antiparos and the megayachts anchored in the bay. Even if you don’t try it, it’s amazing to watch!

Monasiri Tubing (pulled by a boat)

Me and my friends usually go to Monasiri beach to experience the tubing. I think it a great way to spend time as it it really fun and makes you laugh. Sometimes the driver wants to go full speed and that when you really have to hold on. Recommeded to bring a water t shirts as moving your tummy up and down can cause a rash!

Our Paros Moments

Scroll through some of our favorite memories from the island!