Every year the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) awards Blue Flags to the cleanest seas. In 2020, Greece was the second country in the world with the highest number of flags obtained. And the Cyclades are among the islands that can boast several.
The one with the bluest sea is Paros. Five Blue Flags for its most beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Spending a beach holiday in the small pearl of the Cyclades therefore means enjoying a fabulous sea and having fun choosing the perfect coast. You have many options to choose from.
One of the Blue Flag beaches is Livadia, the principal beach of Parikia, the charming capital with whitewashed streets and houses. It feels like being in the Caribbean: the sand is very white and the turquoise sea has shallow waters and there are almost no waves due to the sheltered position. That is why it is also the best for those who spend family vacations.
However, it is completely different. Logaras Beach, made of pebbles and small stones. A few hundred meters away is the small fishing port of Pisо Livаdi.
is very famous Chryssi Akti (Golden Beach, the "golden beach"), which is about 4 kilometers from Logaras. This part of the east coast is quite windy and therefore the beach is a favorite destination for surfers. It is a long strip of fine, velvety sand.
For those looking for a little peace of mind, you can find the Nea Chrissi Akti (New Golden Beach or “Tserdakia”), smaller with the same soft sand and a little further on the pecheressio port of Drios, with an endless row of peccè taverns.
It finally looks like something out of a postcard tip beach, a great beach where the wind always blows and is therefore loved by those who surf. It is located near the marina, where there is a bar on the island of Antipares, famous for having granted honorary citizenship to Tom Hanks, a true local fan.
