santa maria beach

One of the best beaches on the island with golden sand and clear water which is amazing despite the crowds occupying every inch of it. It is pity that so many umbrellas are allowed and there is no free space around.

Sandy beach close to Naousa with beautiful crystal water. It's recommended for young people mostly and families. It gets very busy between 12 and 3.

Family friendly beach close to Noosa, great sand and lovely crystal clear waters, probably in my favourite 3 beaches on Paros

Although the entrance (parking lot) might make you want to turn around, but the beach itself is really nice and pretty. You can rent snorkeling equipment and book water sports, as well as buy drinks. If you are staying in Naousa, would definitely recommend this beach.

We could have been in the Caribbean - beautiful clear water with near white sand - and the music in the beach bar was good but that was about it.The staff were miserable, food selection bad and availability of that food even worse... The umbrellas were small so if you are not a sun worshipper (or have a small child like we do) it was difficult to find shade.Shame as the beach was lovely, but then that's why it was busy, so I guess the beach bar have decided they don't have to try.

Nice chill out music, great beach with crystal but cold waters!!!! The prices are ok but the service is awful!! The sun beds cost 3,5 euro but you can enjoy the sun, the beach and a fresh juice in the bar tables with no extra charge... People is cool and over 25(!!!) I enjoyed it....

We got to this beach at 9am and we were literally one of two families on the beach. It was very quiet until about 11 and then the crowds started coming. We stayed all day and it was fine; however what we are going to do next time is go to the beach early but leave after lunch to go to the free swimming pool behind the beach. The beach is always going to be good but in the afternoon lots of younger people start to flood the beach (I'm only 31 so even younger and singles) and for my family I think it would be the perfect time to hit the pool. The beach itself is beautiful and sandy- most beautiful when it's quiet. It cost €8 for two sunbeds and umbrella

Had a lovely few hours there-nice view and spent some time relaxing in the bar there drinking cold beer and listening to the good music. Worth the drive

This is the place to be if you want to have a good swim listen to good music and why not have a good lunch.Nearly every day there's a party at the bar!

Nice sandy long beach with activities, beach bar and great water with sand at the bottom which is getting deep slowly.

The moment we set foot on Santa Maria beach,we immediately forgot the bus trip from Parikia via Naoussa (with about half an hour of waiting in between). Santa Maria offers 2-3 well hidden little bays to choose from. The water is crystal clear and the sand golden and light. A set of two sunchairs and umbrella cost €10 and there is a cafe serving the visitors with coffee,water and other snacks. Certainly among the best beaches we've been to here on Paros.

white sand, cristal waters, great music, easy to access... Just the best in Paros :)We had an amazing day there

When you are surrounded by so many beautiful traditional beaches, you really should not waste any time stopping at Santa Maria beach. Unless you have children who need to occupy their times with floats, and you feel the need to have mixed drinks in your lounge chair - it it not a necessary stop on your trip. best part about santa maria beach is that you pass the great restuarant of Siparo on the way.

I definitely recommend visiting this beach while in Paros! It is one of the most beautiful beaches I saw on the 10 islands I visited in May 2014. The water is so clear and it is a great spot to put your feet in the water!

We chose a spot on the sand, eschewing the comfort of the chairs and umbrellas to feel the sand beneath our toes. The water was clear but cold so early in June but the sunshine and sheltered spot warmed us up. It was busy even for early season but a lovely drive from Parikia. A nice day out at the beach.