The beach on this side – Agioi Anargyroi – is better than Piperi but by no means the best on Paros. On the east side of the old chora is another cluster, but on this side you’ll find many small boutique hotels – like the fabulously-named Angels Pillow (adults-only). The shore here is rocky with some narrow bits of beach. ![]() Piperi beach, Naoussaīeyond Piperi and half way to Kolymbithres is Livadia, home to some of the best luxury hotels in the area such as Parilio, Astir and Sant Andrea Seaside Resort. Be aware that many hotels are up a short hill and the roads around here are very rough concrete – certain death for wheeled luggage. There’s a bus stop near the beach too, and it’s a 5-15 minutes walk into town depending on your location. There’s an increasing amount of development going on near Piperi, including some boutique hotels. This is where most of Naoussa’s budget accommodation is located. ![]() There’s a cluster of accommodation to the west of the old quarter, spreading out towards Piperi beach and up onto the hill behind. If you’re determined to stay central here are a few 2-star hotels next to the harbour. This is where most of the shops are bars are located, so it’s pretty busy and loud in the evening and it would feel a bit claustrophobic to stay here. There aren’t many places to stay in the old part of town which is behind the harbour though. Naoussa is the most popular seasonal resort on Paros and there’s an abundance of accommodation options. Hopefully attitudes will start to change. However I was struck by the amount of trash in the sea in the harbour and on the coastline in the wider area, despite the best efforts of Clean Blue Paros to tackle this (although this problem is by no means limited to Naoussa or to Paros!). The light in this part of the Greek islands is something you have to experience. The harbour is particularly picturesque at sunset. Lots of people drive in to Naoussa in the evening from the surrounding areas so I’d be careful on the roads at night. There’s still a sizeable fishing fleet based in Naoussa’s harbour and you can watch the fishermen get their catch on in the mornings and evenings. ![]() It is undeniably beautiful and though and attracts a mixed crowd of visitors, even if the shopping caters to a young urban crowd and Instagrammers. At around midnight the late bars get going and there are a few places to continue dancing til dawn. The narrow cobbled alleyways are a delight to wander around but in high season you will be nose-to-tail with fellow travellers. Food and drink prices are higher than average. There are a few traditional Greek tavernas, but these are outnumber by swanky international cuisine and chic cocktails bars, with a generous side helping of expensive designer clothing boutiques. It’s not (yet) Disneyfied but it does cater to very modern tastes. When you picture a trip to the Greek islands do you imagine a whitewashed town with those distinctive sugarcube buildings? Well, Naoussa is certainly one of the best examples of that.īut if you’re looking for a quiet place with an authentic Greek feel then Naoussa is probably not for you – it’s no longer a hidden secret, and has a little bit of that cosmopolitan vibe that Mykonos Chora is known for.
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