Paraga beach
Paranga Beach is a paradise located in a tiny bay. It is surrounded by beaches, cliffs and picturesque greenery. The location is popular among young people, budget tourists and active travelers. Here are the most colorful taverns on the island of Mykonos, famous for traditional Greek cuisine and relatively low prices.
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Beach description
There's both smooth descent and sudden depth spikes on this beach. High winds and high waves are rare, as the mountains nearby prevent them. Paraga's surface and sea bottom are covered in sand, with rare occasions of pebbles. You probably won't need slippers.
This place is popular amongst different kinds of tourists. Families and party-goers, old and young people, conservatives and nudists all come here to relax. You can find a lot of people during the high season. But finding a free spot won't be a problem even during the middle of the Summer.
The distance between the beach and the island's capital is 6 km. Tourists can reach Paraga by bus from the "Fabrika" bus stop (in Mykonos). The buses circulate from 11:00 to 22:00 every 30-60 minutes. You can, of course, rent a car, call a taxi or take a 1,5-hour long walk. Last but not least, boats from Platis Gialtos swim here.
The Paraga Beach is divided into two parts:
- the calm part in the middle of wild nature. No bars, deck chairs or showers are found here, which means a lot of free space. This part is frequently visited by nudists and campers;
- the active part, which is the more popular one. You can visit bars here, take a shower or change your clothes, buy souvenirs and other things.
Interesting fact: Islands Paros and Naxos can be seen from the Paraga Beach in sunny weather.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
Video: Beach Paraga
Infrastructure
The following hotels are located near the beach:
- Zephyros is a hotel with a large and clean swimming pool, friendly personnel, and tasy food. this place is famous for its Greek BBQ menu, perfect cleanliness, and serene atmosphere. It is located 100 m away from the beach;
- San Giorgio Mykonos is one of the most beautiful hotels in Mykonos. It is distinguished by authentic furniture, snow white walls, and traditional Greek decoration. Special parties are held on the hotel territory;
Another trick of Paraga is the large number of taverns. They are located right on the beach. And there are very few options of water sports. in order to ride the banana boat or enjoy parachuting, you should get to Platis Gialos (a neighboring beach). Fortunately, it is located nearby.
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To the right of the beach (if you look at the sea) is a long line of land, covered with rocks. This place will appeal to tourists looking for a quiet, beautiful and calm place where there is a shadow and no need to pay for sun loungers. From the top of local cliffs, a magnificent view of Platis Gialos and other beaches of the island of Mykonos opens.