Kolymbithres

Naoussa, Paros · 🇬🇷 Greece

Wind-sculpted granite boulders carve the shore into a string of tiny turquoise pools.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Shallow, warm and clear turquoise

Sand

Little sandy coves tucked between smooth sculpted granite boulders

Swimming

Sheltered rock-framed pools, calm and ideal for children

Best time to visit

Jun–Sep

Setting

Wind- and sea-carved grey granite formations around Naoussa Bay

Beach type

Exotic sands

Region

Europe

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Photo: rene boulay (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source