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Updated: January 20, 2026 • by Santorini Dave
The wonderful and family-friendly Santa Maria beach in Paros.
Paros Family Hotels – My Advice
- Where to Stay (Parikia vs. Naoussa):
Naoussa is the “chic” choice. A stunning Venetian fishing harbor packed with upscale seafood restaurants and bars. It is largely pedestrian-only (great for kids) but pricey and crowded in high season. Parikia is the main port and capital. Stay here for convenience (ferries arrive right here) and sunsets. The Old Town is a maze of shops and wonderful to explore, though the seafront road has traffic. Pisso Livadi is the best “quiet” alternative. A cute fishing village on the east coast with a calm beach, great tavernas, and zero pretension. Ideal for families with toddlers.- Best Beaches for Families:
Santa Maria, located near Naoussa, is the #1 family beach. Soft white sand, shallow turquoise water, and beach bars for snacks. Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) is a massive stretch of golden sand on the southeast coast. Famous for windsurfing, but there is plenty of space for swimming. Kolymbithres Beach is famous for its moon-like granite rocks. Kids love climbing them. Tip: The sandy coves are tiny and full by 11:00 am. Arrive by 9:00 am to claim a spot.- Day Trip to Antiparos:
An absolute must. From Parikia, small “kaiki” boats take passengers only (30 mins)—great for a walking trip to Antiparos town for lunch. From Pounta, the car ferry runs every 30 minutes (7 min ride). Take your rental car so you can drive to the amazing Antiparos Cave (a deep vertical cave with a staircase that older kids find thrilling).- The Meltemi Wind:
Paros is windier than Naxos or Santorini. If it is a windy day, head to south-facing beaches like Faragas or Aliki which are protected and usually calm.The 6 Best Family Hotels in Paros
1. Poseidon of Paros Hotel & Spa – Chrissi Akti Beach
The most family-friendly luxury hotel on the island. Located directly on Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti), it features 2 kids’ pools, a playground, and a swimming pier. The Grand Suite Sea View is the top choice for families, offering 2 bedrooms and ample space (sleeps 4). Breakfast is a highlight with a generous buffet, and the restaurant serves creative Greek dishes with a dedicated kids’ menu and attention to allergies. While there is a bus stop 800m away, a rental car is highly recommended for exploring.2. Blue Mare Villas – Livadia, near Naoussa
A boutique collection of upscale villas perfect for families who want space. Units range from 1 to 3 bedrooms and include full kitchens, washing machines, and large private terraces. The 3-bedroom villas sleep up to 9 and some feature private jacuzzis. The main pool area has a dedicated kids’ pool and playground. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at the pool bar. Located in a quiet area a 5-minute drive from Naoussa; you will want a car here.3. Margarita Studios Ambelas – Ambelas
A cheerful, high-value hotel with luxury touches. It features a fun pool, a separate kids’ pool, and a renowned restaurant (they even offer Greek cooking classes). Accommodation options include suites, apartments, and a house that sleeps 4 to 6 guests—all with private terraces and many with kitchenettes. The laundry room is a huge plus for families. It’s an 8-minute walk to Ambelas Beach and an 11-minute drive to Naoussa.4. Parosland Hotel – Aliki
An affordable luxury hotel with a resort feel, located in the charming fishing village of Aliki. Facilities include a large pool, kids’ pool, and playground. Family Rooms sleep up to 4, while connecting rooms can accommodate 6. The on-site restaurant, Elaionas, serves excellent Greek comfort food. It is a short walk to the village center and three gorgeous, wind-protected beaches are within a 7 to 18-minute walk.5. Afrodite Boutique Hotel – Aliki
A charming, family-owned hotel just a 3-minute walk from the main beach in Aliki. It features a garden pool and friendly service. Family Quadruple Rooms sleep 4, and the 2-bedroom apartments sleep up to 6. Breakfast includes local products (many from the family’s own garden). Aliki is fantastic for families because of its walkable waterfront lined with safe, fresh seafood tavernas.6. Paros Agnanti – Krotiri, near Parikia
A luxury hotel with stunning sea views across the bay to Parikia. It offers a beautiful pool, tennis/basketball courts, and a playground. The Family Suites (1 or 2 bedrooms) are excellent, and many feature private pools or jacuzzis. A free shuttle service runs to Parikia (9-minute drive), and Krios and Marcello beaches are a 5-minute walk away.
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Hey there,
I am looking to go to Paros or Chania in June with my husband and 8-year-old and would love recommendations for any hotels that have kids clubs?
There are so many choices and just want to narrow some down.
Thank you
Paros has plenty of family-friendly hotels but none with kids club (that I know of). Near Chania, take a look at Domes Zeen Chania, a luxury resort that has a complimentary kids club for children aged 4+.
Hi Dave. Would love your help and comments on this itinerary.
We are a couple (active) in our 60s traveling to Greece in mid-May from London. We are from California.
2 nights at Perissa Beach – Anastasia Princess?
3 nights other side of the island (deciding between Aria Suites and Tsitouras Collection).
Ferry to Paros. Thinking about the Astrid Suites Villas. Will have car. 3 nights.
Ferry to Mykonos. One night at Petasos Beach Resort.
My questions: would a 3 night Santorini : 3 night Paros : 3 night Mykonos be better?
Are these hotels good selections?
I think this is a great itinerary. Could you change it to 3/3/3? Yes, but be sure to drop Perissa if you do and only stay on the caldera side of Santorini. You’ll get plenty of beach time in Paros and Mykonos. Aria Suites has more to see and do within an easy walk. Tsitouras has a little more charm though. (Unless you’re staying at the villas at Aria, which I love.) Petasos is a great hotel in a wonderful location for the beach, restaurants, and bus to Mykonos Town. Unfortunately, I have not heard of Astrid Suites.
Hi David,
Planning a trip to Europe from Australia this May – June, we will have our 2.5 and near 4yr old with us. Was thinking of going to Split for for 6 nights and then onto Paros for 9nights, or alternatively choosing Crete instead of Split, Croatia to keep things simple.
What are your thoughts? Are there more suitable Islands we should be looking at?
Many thanks,
Prudence
Crete and Paros are both great islands. Sticking to Greece would certainly keep things simpler and save you some travel time (there’s a direct ferry from Crete to Paros) but Split is also beautiful.
Hi David,
Thank you so much for sharing all your valuable knowledge and experience. We (family with 2 kids, age 8 and 6) are planning our first holiday in Greece for 3 weeks this August and I was hoping I could run past our itinerary so far and ask for some advice along the way.
easyjet flight to Mykonos (most likely around Platis Gialos)
2 days stay in Mykonos and catch ferry to Paros
6-7 day stay in Paros, either at Santa Maria Windsurf Centre or The Golden Beach
ferry to Naxos with a 6 – 7 day stay around Naxos town
ferry back to Mykonos with a 1 – 2 day stay before fling home to London
– we are hoping to stay in self catering resorts (Paros) and apartments in (Mykonos and Naxos)
Now my questions-
* do you know of any advantage why to do our trip the other way round (i.e. Mykonos – Naxos – Paros – Mykonos)?
* would you recommend either Santa Maria resort or The Golden beach for some windsurfing, snorkling, etc
* do you know of any (reasonably priced) all inclusive companies that fly us to Paros into a windsurfing resort (we could then continue to journey independently without taking the homebound flight). I couldn’t find anything on the net?!
* Santorini seems a lot more expensive (flights to Gatwick and accommodation) therefore we consider flying out of Mykonos. Is this a big mistake to miss out on Santorini?
… very sorry, there are more questions that first intended.
Kind regards,
Daniela
Everyone’s budget is different but I would strongly recommend putting Santorini on your itinerary. As is, you’ll be buying a ferry ticket (Paros to Mykonos) to see an island you’ve already been to. Much better to start and finish in different islands and not to double-back. And you get to see one of the most amazing islands for just a little more money (and not the thousands that it would take to make a trip to only Santorini). Golden Beach is best for windsurfing. Sorry, no idea about an all-inclusive for windsurfing (though can’t imagine how that would be a wise way to save money even if it did exist). If you did Mykonos and Santorini then go Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Santorini (or backwards) as that’s the way the ferry goes. But if you return to Mykonos then the order doesn’t matter. Good luck.
Hi,
We’re going to the Greek Islands this year. My husband and 2 young children (1 and 3yrs) , my sister and her 2 young children (6 and 7 years) and our parents (in their 60’s).
We like beaches but would prefer to be right in town as we like the liveliness at night. The restaurants, shops, bars. We have been to Oia in Santorini before and we are after that lively and villagey feel again. As we have young children we want to be about to easily walk to tavernas at night.
We are tossing up between Naoussa, Paros (staying at Stelia Mare or Kanales?) or staying in Naxos Town on Saint George Beach. Knowing what we are after, which would you recommend? We can’t do both as we are already going to Hydra before.
These are both wonderful towns (two of my favorites on the Greek islands). Both have a fun lively vibe with lots of restaurants. Naoussa is trendier with more nightlife and fewer kids (though still plenty). Naxos Town has a more family-friendly feel and kids are everywhere. Naoussa has some nice beaches nearby but nothing like the super kid-friendly beach at St George that will likely be a 30 second to 3 minute walk from your hotel. Not sure if you’re looking for any nightlife but Naxos Town does not have much. Naxos Town has a wider variety of really great Greek restaurants. Naoussa has a wider variety of good non-Greek restaurants.
Hi David
Love the Blog. I am going to be travelling with our 6 month old baby to Greece in September next year – we will have 11 nights in the Cycledes – starting with 3 night in Santorini (already booked) with the remaining 8 slights undecided. We are pretty sure we are going to Naxos for 4-5 nights, then wasn’t sure what to do with the remaining days. Are Paros and Naxos too similar to visit in the same trip? We were going to Milos, but with our baby so young we would like to stick to closer islands to cut down on ferry time. Is there anywhere else you would recommend that is good for a baby.
Chiara
Paros and Naxos do have many similarities but I would still do a few nights on Paros – great island.