Sunset views over Paradise Bay and a beach club that defines the island's daytime scene
Paraga is two small beaches divided by a rocky point. The western half is home to one of the island's best-known beach clubs and fills with a well-dressed crowd from lunch onward; the eastern half is simpler, with a taverna and sunbeds and a view across to Paradise.
The rocks between the two are the reason to come: at sunset they frame the whole southern coast in gold. It is also one of the few beaches you can reach on foot from two others — Platis Gialos over the headland to the west, and Paradise over the path to the east.
Accommodation is limited and mostly small hotels and studios on the slope, popular with people who want to walk to the beach clubs rather than drive.
Beach
Two sandy coves; one fashionable and busy, one quieter. Sheltered from the north wind.
Nights
The beach club runs into the evening with DJs and sunset sets; otherwise quiet.
Getting around
Seasonal buses from Fabrika station; sea taxis from Platis Gialos and Ornos stop here. Walkable to Platis Gialos and Paradise.
