A week in Paros was enough to relax. This was our second time on the island last summer. It didn't change a lot since five years ago, only tourism developed even more. More beaches became organized, filled with umbrellas and sunbeds, and more bars opened in Naoussa and Pounta. I am not mentioning this as a good or bad point, just as a change. However, you must pay attention with this, because not all people come to Greece for the organized beaches. We come to Greece over and over again because we found peace there.
Paros is one of our favourite islands not because of Pounta and Parikia, but for Naoussa, Lefkes, Piso Livadi, Alyki and all these lovely places that are neither isolate nor crowded.
Paros in May and June is a delight. Tourists are few, prices are better and people are more calm. For quality nightlife, head off to Naoussa with the beautiful seaside bars and the tables right in front of the water. Sometimes, if the wind was too strong, the wave reached our feet. Such a nice feeling. For beaches, my favourite was Kolimbithres for the beautiful landscape, Krios and Logaras for the sandy, calm coasts. If you have extra days, take the ferry from Pounta and go to Antiparos to swim in even cleaner water.