In the unlikely event that you tire of lounging by the pool area with a Paloma (they’re excellent here, by the way), staff will point you in the direction of the “secret” beach. After walking for a few minutes down a scrubby, sandy, unremarkable path, you’ll emerge at a glorious and secluded (in late May, at least) bay, home to just a watersports shack and to Zazala, a laid-back, rustic chic beach club and restaurant. Dine in after spending a day at the beach, or better still, order a margarita and a portion of the spicy feta to your sunbed as golden hour takes hold.
If you’re looking to break out the fancier items in your holiday wardrobe, head to the undeniably vibey harbour of Naoussa, where the lively seafood restaurant Barbarossa has played host to celebrity holidaymakers, including Charlize Theron and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (the Hollywood power couple has a holiday home on Antiparos). Take a stroll through the traditional alleyways – fashion girls who have fallen for this summer’s charm jewellery trend will love browsing the cute shops selling shells and beads – then stop in at Sante for a pre-dinner cocktail.
The hotel to know in Naoussa is Cosme, which is just a few moments walk along the water from the village itself, but secluded enough to serve as a chilled escape should you tire of the napkin twirling in town. Home to 40 suites, Cosme has taken inspiration from the bright white buildings that populate the Paros coastline, has a generous private beach, and is home to a rather spectacular half-moon swimming pool, designed to echo the shape of the bay the hotel overlooks.
