TheEuropean Blue Flag
On the occasion of the European Year of the Environment
in 1987, the Foundation for Environmental Education
in Europe (FEEE) started a programme aimed at ensuring
the proper organization and management of popular coastal
beaches. This programme, known as the European Blue
Flags, has now completed ten successful years of operation
in 18 European countries. The programme is coordinated
in each country by a national NGO operator in cooperation
with the Ministry of the Environment. A yearly award
of a Blue Flag is given to those beaches and marinas
which meet the criteria of the programme. Paros has
to offer a great variety of beaches with crystal clear
waters throughout the island and many of them award
with blue
flags.
Beaches
in Parikia: there
are two good beaches in Parikia, Krios and Livadia.
The Krios beach offers music,
food, ice cream and drinks, Beach Volley, and
if you like it quiet, just move out of hearing
distance. You shall find crystal-clear water here
and fine white sand and have a beautiful view
towards the town Parikia and the harbour. Also
offers deck chairs and umbrellas. You can get
there by boat taxi from Parikia's harbour, which
doesn't cost much and takes about 5/10 minutes.
If you have another means of transportation, drive
once around the bay, which will only take you
five minutes.
Some people even like to walk their way around
along the waterfront and, although it takes a
while, it is a beautiful walk! Livadia
is Parikia's main beach, starting within
about 700 meters from the harbour and going all
around the bay. It is divided into several sections,
with and without trees, with deck chairs and without
and there is a wide and a narrow section. Close
to some shops, bars and restaurants for drinks
and meals in-between. Good for all tastes and
for those who want to stay close to the town or
their accommodations.
Beaches
in Naoussa :Piperi
is the Naoussa's main in-town beach,
in a small curve embraced by rocks, about 50 meters
beneath the main road that leads into the town
centre. It is within walking distance, approx.
250 metres from Naoussa's fishing port.
You can also find yourself a comfortable quiet
spot for sunbathing among the rocks. It is small
but nice for swimming and a secret tip for snorkeling.
One
of the Island's most famous beaches on the other
side of Naoussa Bay is Kolimbithres with
a beautiful view towards Naoussa. It is very special
due to impressive rock formations that divide the
beach into a succession of little sandy coves, which
allows you, unless it is high season, to find a
private spot of your own. The crystal-clear water
is shallow here and ideal for families with little
children. You can find some natural shade and umbrellas
with deck chairs. The beach has a few Beach Bars
and taverns spread out along the road where you
will also find enough parking facilities. Water
ski and other activities go on here in the high
season.
Small
boats will take you, in ten minutes, from the
little harbor of Naoussa to Kolimbithres and Monastiri
for swimming. Here the rocks form an impressive
landscape with little harbors ideal for tanning
and enjoying the water.
But after all maybe the best place for swimming
in Paros is that private little harbor you can
always discover around the island. . Other beaches
around Naoussa: Monastiri this
beach is also very well known and popular especially
during the high season. It is at the end of the
bay opposite Naoussa, about 2 km past Kolimbithres.
It is a tiny bay enclosed by rocks on both sides
with very shallow, pool-like water, overlooked
by a tavern & music bar. A popular spot for
private yachts. There is a lot going on here in
the summer, including live concerts and organised
beach parties. If you like it quiet, avoid this
beach or look for a private, quiet spot nearby.
Get there by using the frequent boat taxis from
Naoussa's harbour or taking the road that leads
to Kolimbithres first. Lageri Beach
a very quiet, far from the road sandy beach that
is difficult to be found as it is not well sign-posted.
Not very busy, so good if you prefer it quiet.
Can be reached easiest by boat taxi. Santa
Maria Beach long coastline with sections
of several long and wide sandy beaches, one of
which is attached to Santa Maria Campsite. The
countryside is flat here and there are small dunes
and bushes in the background. You find music,
food, Beach Volley, Wind Surfing (ideal because
of more wind) here as well as a Diving Club. You
can go there by car/motorbike or by bus. You can
also take the boat taxi but it is a long ride
and the boats are not scheduled so frequently,
as they have to go once around the north peak
of the island. Ambelas several
small & quiet beaches nearby the town. To
be recommended if you are mobile or with children.
Molos
Beach :nearby
the small village Marmara you find Molos and a
few other sandy beaches that are hardly visited,
even during the high season, probably because
they are about 1 or 2 km off the main road. They
are beautiful and wide, at some spots a little
pebbly, and well worth visiting especially if
you like it quiet! The water is deep here, and
you have a beautiful view towards Naxos. When
the winds are right, it is an ideal place for
Wind Surfing if you have your own equipment. Get
there from the main road between Naoussa and Pisso
Livadi, but with your own vehicle, as the beaches
are far from the bus stop.
these are several beaches
in or nearby of Pisso Livadi village.
They are beautiful with shallow water
and easy access to excellent restaurants
for traditional Greek Cuisine. Convenient
if you are staying in one of the hotels
here or are on a tour around the island,
by bus or with your own vehicle. Hotels
and Apartments in Piso Livadi - Hotels
and Apartments in Logaras
Punda
Breach:
This is a
small beach with a tropical flair. Actually more
important than the beach itself is the new, two-story
complex with a swimming pool, a bar and some shops
with a Mexican touch, which is built upon the
beach. It attracts happy crowds and has a lot
going on during the summer, from partying by the
pool to Bungee Jumping.
Go there by
bus or car/motorbike. There is a steep hill to
overcome from the bus stop,although it is not
far.
New Golden
Beach & Golden Beach:
Ideal for
windsurfers and not only, long and sandy beaches
with beautiful swimming pool-like water and
the best circumstances for Wind Surfing; you
can also rent equipment here. This is where
the yearly Wind Surfing World Cup takes place
( P.W.A). There are several hotels and taverns
and a nice little restaurant! You go there easily
by bus or with your own vehicle.
Drios
Beach: Drios
it’s a quiet beach, protected from
the wind, here you can find a few taverns
with fresh fishes and local wine.
Lolantonis
/ Glyfa:
Londanis
it’s a quiet beach, just 1 Km. away
from Drios.
Faragas:These are two
not very well-known or heavily visited beaches.
Farangas is far away from the main road,
and nice if you prefer it quiet and lonely.
Aliki:Nice if you are
staying in Aliki as a visitor anyway. Very
good fish restaurants.
Agia
Irini:This
is a small beach with palm trees and very blue
water, quite far away from the main road that
leads to Parikia, with a nice tavern that has
a big variety of Greek foods. Watch out for pebbles
in the water.
Parasporos: Big beach with a campsite and Beach
Bar at the north end. The water gets deep quickly,
and although the beach itself is sandy, you have
to beware of the pebbles and small rocks in the
water. Easy to be reached from the bus stop and
the campsite has its own busses with frequent
transfer.
Delphini Beach: A
small beach with turquoise-coloured water and
a charming little Beach Bar. Seemingly a Mecca
for foreigners living on the island, with live
music and lively grill on Sundays. Easy to be
reached by bus from Parikia.
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