If you want to combine the chic of Mykonos with Greek authenticity, this is the place to be: cute boutiques, excellent seafood restaurants and the surfing hotspot Golden Beach are just a handful of reasons why you should visit the centre of the Cyclades. A real insider tip if you want to experience Greece without the tourist crowds!

Best Beach Club

Hot beats from trendy DJs, sun loungers and excellent cocktails: at "Santa Maria Beach" you can relax and enjoy island life. Regular live events create a party atmosphere, but during the day you can also relax on the beach with a drink. Directly at the crystal clear water, in which you can cool off in between, you will never get bored. For the hunger in between, the team serves a selection of delicious snacks and desserts. santamariabeach.gr

Best bar

Unique interior and great service are only two points that make the "Pirate Bar" so popular. Jazz and blues accompany you through the evening while you taste the fantastic cocktails. The pirate flair is well received, as the bar has been one of the most popular hotspots since 1983 - unbroken!

Best restaurants

Freshly caught with sea view

In the port of Naoussa on Paros, owner Mario Tsachpinis has been delighting arriving guests with his delicious creations since 2005. On the turquoise chairs overlooking the harbor, guests feast on a seasonally changing menu full of fish dishes. To match, there is the perfect wine accompaniment of local Greek, but also international wines, which harmoniously round off the culinary experience. mariorestaurantparos.com

Modern Greek Style

At "Siparos", traditional Greek cuisine meets a modern international twist to create a unique taste experience. Directly at the harbour with a view of the sea, here guests enjoy not only fish, but also vegetarian dishes. It's also worth taking a look at the cocktail menu to perfectly round off the meal. Those who wish can have dishes served directly on their own boat in the harbour and enjoy the peace and quiet on deck. siparos.gr

Good to know

Antiparos

A trip to the sister island Antiparos is worthwhile. If you're lucky, you'll meet Tom Hanks, who often spends his summers in his house on the island.

water sports

Besides surfing, Paros is also ideal to learn kitesurfing and diving.

Discover history

As on other islands, numerous historical sites await you on Paros. A highlight: the archaeological site Asklepieion of Paros.

natural spectacle

Families love to visit the Butterfly Valley in Paros, which also offers a beautiful view over the island due to its height. Right next to a spring you can find thousands of night butterflies, which feel completely at home here.

Best of Hotels

Hotel Seven Santa Maria

With only six rooms and a villa, the boutique hotel "Seven Santa Maria" offers individual service for those fond of peace and quiet. Directly on one of the most beautiful beaches of Paros, guests stay in spacious suites. Families with children will also find enough space. The spa offers cranio-sacral therapy as well as Ayurvedic treatments, which contribute to complete relaxation. It's advisable to book treatments in advance, as slots are in hot demand. The hotel's own boat can be hired with a skipper if required and takes guests to hotspots such as the Blue Lagoon on Paros or to Mykonos. There is no pool, but guests can dive into the waves of the Aegean Sea directly from the beach. In the evening, you can stroll to one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy local specialties. Double room including breakfast from € 163,- per night.

sevensantamaria.com
Santa Maria, 84401 Paros, Greece
T: +30 228 4053534

Summer Senses Luxury Resort

The "Summer Senses" offers everything you could want from a luxury holiday in Greece. On twelve hectares, a multitude of suites nestle on the east coast of Paros. White walls, stone accents, and breathtaking poolscapes make every guest's heart beat faster. Many of the suites boast private pools and sea views. Traditional Mediterranean treatments await relaxation seekers at the spa, while activity enthusiasts can work out in the fully equipped gym. Culinary guests will get their money's worth in the restaurants. In cooperation with the Michelin restaurant "Hytra" in Athens, the chefs at "Galazia Hytra" enchant guests with unforgettable culinary delights. In the "Gaia Restaurant", Greek cuisine and a selection of European wines await hungry guests, and the "Hydor Pool Bar" scores with light snacks. Double room including breakfast from € 144,- per night.

summersenses.gr
Punda Beach, Marpissa, 84400 Paros, Greece
T: +30 2284 093000

Parilio

"Parilio" on Paros delights not only design lovers, but also all those who love simple elegance without frills. The white, cube-shaped buildings perfectly fit into the landscape of the hitherto little-noticed Cycladic island. They house 33 modern and lovingly decorated suites for guests to enjoy, many with private pools or Jacuzzis. Simple tones, artwork and natural wood make the spacious rooms feel inviting. Ceramics from Africa and European artworks scattered around the property perfectly complete the artistic touch of the design hotel. The new little sister resort of the "Mystique" and the "Vedema" on Santorini also knows how to show off with culinary delights. In "Mr. E", unagitated, tasty cuisine made from regional ingredients prevails. For the small hunger in between, the pool bar serves small snacks and delicious cocktails during the day. Wellness lovers love the elegant "Elios Spa": far away from the Greek heat, it forms an oasis of peace and relaxation. Two treatment rooms and a nail salon, decorated in soothing brown and grey tones, fulfil every wellness wish. The only thing that sets the cross-shaped pool apart from the surrounding natural tones is the radiant turquoise of the water, yet it perfectly blends in with the landscape. Individual rocks, which were perfectly integrated during the construction of the pool, complete the natural look of the boutique hotel. If you want to enjoy the Greek city flair for a day, the hotel shuttle can take you to the town, ten minutes away, where you can stroll through the alleys and boutiques and afterwards relax by the pool again in the afternoon. If you prefer the sea to the pool, you can walk a few hundred metres down to the coast and enjoy the midnight blue of the sea and the fine sand between your toes. Double room including breakfast from € 200,- per night.

pariliohotelparos.com
Kolympithres, Naoussa, 84401 Paros, Greece
T: +30 2284 051000