There are many nice places to go to on the island. What I like most about Paros is its diversity. Every village, every beach, every area, is very different; has it’s own atmosphere and visitors. I will give you my selection here, but of course it’s very personal.
A nice - but popular - beach close by Aliki is called “Farangas”.
The sand and the sea are beautifull there, they have a bar where you can have something to drink and eat, there is plenty of shadow (important in the summer in Greece) and they rent sunbeds and umbrella’s.
Farangas
If you prefer more quiet, there are plenty of small beaches around, without bar/taverna, where it’s more quiet.
The beach in front of the yoga studio.
Le Bistrot, one of the best places to watch the sunset at the seafront of Parikia. You can have something nice to eat or just a drink.
Run by Patricia and Menos, a French/Greek couple.
Seafront, Parikia - Paros Greece | tel. +30 22840 24956.
Wired Cafe is located in Parikia's main market street in the premises of restaurant Levantis. It was opened more than 6 years ago and it steadily remains the main public Internet access in the island.
Magaya beach bar & restaurant
is right on the beach near Parikia. My favourit place. It offers all day long drinks and food in Asian & Greek recipes. Sometimes they have live music on sunday afternoons.
Magaya bar with owner Nikos, his sister Stella, a client, previous owner Janis and Bouda my dog.
Tango Mar
is another beach bar at the end of Parikia on the left side.
Calm atmosphere, nice food, international kitchen. Possibility to rent boats there.
Distrato
Coffees, refreshments, crepes ,sandwiches, burgers and fresh salads all served under a huge tree to keep you cool on a hot day.
Evinos
Offers various refreshments, drinks and cocktails served at a beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the Parikia bay. A good place for a sunset drink.
Pebbles
Above 'Le Bistrot' at the seafront of Parikia. Classical music for sunset and Jazz Bar until late in the night. Features often live Jazz bands.
Levantis
Nestled in the heart of the old town of Paroikia, Levantis Restaurant has delighted gourmands and travelers for years.
Nourios
If you want someting else, delightfull Japanes/Chinese food, and sushi's.
No internet site, but everybody know's it. You'll find the place inbetween Magaya Beach Bar and Parikia, on the main road.
Cactus
Specialises in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. Also great Thai food.
Happy Green Cows
is a succesfull vegetarian restaurant in Parikia, which daily offers 30 different dishes.
NAOUSSA
The old port at the other side of the island, where most of the night life is happening. A lot of bars and restaurants. Prices in general are higher then in Parikia. There is a small port inside, don’t miss it...... and an old pirate’s fort. You can eat nice fish there, just caught by the local fisherman.
LEFKES
A different village, with different people, in the middle of the island, in the mountains. Quiet, no cars/bikes in the old centre. Nice to have a walk through and combine it with lunch/dinner.
ANTI-PAROS and THEA
You can take the boat from Punta to Anti-Paros, and you’ll be there in les then half an hour. The boat goes every 30 minutes. No cars and bikes allowed also in the main town, so it has a different and calm atmosphere. A lot of tourists with small children go there. You can also go with bike/car over the island. There are nice beaches and you can visit the caves.
Make sure you take the right road; there are 2 Pounda’s; a beach bar at the east side and the boat to Anti-Paros at the west side of the island. Where the boat leaves from Paros to Anti-Paros is located a restaurant/wine club; Thea, which means “view”. If you like good wine you should go there. Owner Nikos can play real nice music, if he’s in a good mood;-)
