Since you’re in Greece, the best beaches on Paros will be high on your list: Agioi Anargyri is a popular family-friendly option on a tranquil bay near Noussa. Half the beach has hotel sunbeds and umbrellas, which anyone can rent, and the other half is free for the taking. Not far is Santa Maria, one of the longer stretches of sand on Paros, at about a mile and a half. There is a more organized beach club and watersports concession, but you can also just lay your own towel on the outskirts of their operations and enjoy the sun, sea, and views of the adjacent island of Naxos. In short, if you really want to do Paros right, hit the beaches, hiking trails, and farms.
Pro tip: While Paros has long been lauded as a buzzy summer destination, visit shortly after for a less-crowded shoulder season escape with budget-friendly rates.
Getting there: The most common ways to visit Paros is by flying domestically from Athens, or taking a ferry from the capital city.
