Piso Livadi Beach
Small bay with sandy beach, tavernas, and calm vibes
Piso Livadi Beach sits right in front of the little harbour of Piso Livadi village on the east coast of Paros. It is a small sandy bay with shallow water, fishing boats, excursion boats and a line of tavernas on the seafront. The feeling is low key and authentic, more about relaxed swims and seafood by the water than big beach clubs, and it fits perfectly into the east-coast cluster in your main Paros beaches guide.
Piso Livadi Beach at a glance
- Type: Small sandy town beach in front of a fishing harbour.
- Vibe: Calm, local, low key, with a touch of energy in the evenings.
- Best for: Easy swims, families, seafood lunches, simple evenings by the water in Piso Livadi.
- Water: Shallow and usually calm, protected inside the bay.
- Noise level: Taverna chatter and soft bar music, not a full party scene.
- Access: Very easy on foot from the village, plus car, scooter and bus access.
- Nearby: Logaras Beach, Punda Beach (east), Molos, Kalogeros, Golden Beach, Drios Beach.
Where Piso Livadi Beach sits on the island
Piso Livadi Beach is on the east to south east side of Paros, in the small harbour village of Piso Livadi. It is part of the same coastal cluster as Logaras Beach, Punda Beach (east) and the wider Golden Beach and Drios area.
- From Parikia (port): around 25–30 minutes by car in normal traffic.
- From Naoussa: about 15 minutes by car.
- From Paros airport: roughly 25 minutes by car.
The beach sits right in the village, so once you arrive in Piso Livadi you simply park and walk to the harbour front. Buses in summer usually stop just behind the village, within a short walk of the sand, which is why Piso Livadi often appears as an easy base in the Paros villages guide.
How Piso Livadi Beach feels through the season
Because the beach is tied to the village, Piso Livadi always has some life, but it rarely feels extreme or chaotic compared with bigger-name Paros beaches.
- May – June: Very pleasant and relaxed. A mix of locals and early visitors, easy to find space and long, quiet evenings by the sea.
- July – August: Semi crowded at peak times, with families, couples and small groups. The harbour and tavernas feel busy but not wild.
- September – October: Softer, slower and often ideal for people who like warm water and more breathing room.
Daytime is more about coffee, swims and kids playing in the shallows. At night the waterfront fills with dinner tables and a couple of small bars, and there is a very strong summer-evening atmosphere without heavy nightlife – you can always take a bus or taxi to Naoussa if you want more buzz.
Sea, sand and water at Piso Livadi Beach
- Sand: Sandy beach with some small pebbles in places, good for bare feet.
- Water: Clear, shallow and usually calm inside the sheltered harbour bay.
- Depth: Gentle slope, great for younger children and less confident swimmers.
- Wind and waves: The bay is quite protected on northerly meltemi winds, which makes it a reliable option when more exposed beaches feel rough.
- Space: The beach is small, so in peak weeks it can feel full in the afternoon, but you always have the option to walk over to Logaras Beach.
Overall, Piso Livadi Beach is less about a huge sandy expanse and more about easy, convenient swimming literally a few steps from tavernas and cafés, and a short hop from other sandy bays in your best beaches in Paros list.
Access, parking and getting there
- By car or scooter: Follow signs to Piso Livadi. Roads are straightforward, with just a few narrower parts as you come into the village.
- Parking: In summer it is best to use the designated parking areas just outside the tight core of the village and walk 2–3 minutes to the harbour. Street parking in the center fills quickly.
- By bus: Summer buses from Parikia and sometimes from Naoussa serve the area. The stop is a short walk behind the seafront.
On foot: Logaras Beach is just a few minutes’ walk away along the coastal road, so you can easily combine the two without moving the car.
If you want to explore more remote coves and beaches, consider car rentals in Paros or ATV and scooter rentals in Paros. For a simple base-and-bus setup, Piso Livadi and its beach work very well without a vehicle, maybe topped up with occasional private transfers in Paros.
Food, drinks and services at Piso Livadi Beach
This is where Piso Livadi really shines. The beach and harbour are lined with places to eat and drink, so you can spend a full day here without moving more than a few meters.
- Fish tavernas: Several waterfront tavernas serve fresh fish, seafood pasta, grilled meats and classic Greek dishes with tables right by the sea.
- Modern options: Depending on the season you will also find a sushi place and more contemporary takes on Greek food.
- Cafés and bars: Coffee, breakfast, juice and simple cocktails are easy to find, with a couple of small bars that turn up the music later in the evening.
- Mini-markets: Small shops cover basics like water, fruit, snacks and beach essentials.
- Boat trips: In high season, some boat tours in Paros and day trips to nearby islands depart from the harbour, so you can literally board a boat a few steps from the beach.
For a slightly different feel, you can always walk to Logaras for another taverna line right on the sand, or head up to Marpissa village for a more inland evening from your Paros villages shortlist.
Who Piso Livadi Beach works best for
- Families: Shallow water, a small, contained bay and easy access to food and toilets make Piso Livadi very practical with kids.
- Couples: Good for relaxed swims, seafood dinners and then a drive or bus to Naoussa for a bigger night if you want one.
- Slow travellers: Works nicely as a base if you like to stay in a small village, walk to the beach and use buses for the rest.
- Non-drivers: One of the easier east-coast spots without a car, thanks to bus connections and the short walk to Logaras Beach.
- First-timers: A gentle introduction to the east side, close to several of the best beaches in Paros without feeling overwhelming.
If you are looking for loud all-day parties, big beach clubs and heavy nightlife, Piso Livadi will feel too low key. For that style, look more toward Santa Maria, Punda Beach (east) or Parasporos.
Example easy days that include Piso Livadi Beach
- Harbour and beach day: Morning coffee on the harbour, swim at Piso Livadi Beach, lunch at a fish taverna, afternoon ice cream and a slow walk over to Logaras Beach for another swim.
- Beach plus village loop: Swim at Piso Livadi and Logaras, then drive up to Marpissa or Marmara for an inland village walk and dinner.
- Boat day combo: Join one of the boat tours in Paros that depart from Piso Livadi, then come back for a late swim and sunset dinner on the waterfront.
- Windy-day plan: Use the sheltered bay at Piso Livadi Beach for easy swimming on northerly meltemi days, then visit Lefkes in the late afternoon and eat there or back in the harbour.
- Flexible no-plan day: Piso Livadi is very forgiving if you do not want to plan too hard. You can wake up, see how the wind and mood feel, and then decide whether to stay local or branch out along the east coast using your best beaches and villages guides.
What locals notice and love about Piso Livadi Beach
- The scale: It is small enough to feel like a real village bay, but large enough to have a few good places to eat and drink.
- Fishing and excursion boats: Watching boats come and go while you swim or eat adds a lot of character and links directly to some of the boat tours in Paros that depart from here.
- The walk to Logaras: The short seaside walk between Piso Livadi and Logaras Beach is simple but very satisfying.
- Evening atmosphere: Dinner tables on the waterfront, kids running around the square and soft bar music create a gentle, lived-in summer vibe.
- Position on the island: From Piso Livadi you can reach Molos, Kalogeros, Golden Beach, Drios Beach and inland villages like Marpissa and Lefkes in a short drive.
Piso Livadi Beach: FAQs
Is Piso Livadi Beach good for small children?
Yes. The beach is sandy with a gentle slope and usually calm water inside the bay, so it is very friendly for small children and less confident swimmers.
How does Piso Livadi Beach compare with Logaras Beach?
Piso Livadi Beach is slightly smaller and sits right in front of the harbour and tavernas. Logaras is more of a linear sandy bay with tavernas on the beachfront. Many people enjoy both in the same day.
Do I need a car to enjoy Piso Livadi and its beach?
Not necessarily. In summer buses from Parikia and sometimes Naoussa serve Piso Livadi, and you can walk between the beach, harbour and nearby Logaras. A car or scooter helps if you want to explore more remote beaches.
Is Piso Livadi very windy in summer?
Typical northerly meltemi winds are less of a problem inside the harbour bay. The sea can still have some small waves, but it is generally more protected than open north-coast beaches.
Are there sunbeds and umbrellas at Piso Livadi Beach?
In high season there are usually some organised spots with sunbeds and umbrellas, plus plenty of free space where you can use your own towel and shade.
Can I take boat trips from Piso Livadi?
Yes. In the main season, several boat tours in Paros and day trips to nearby islands depart from the harbour. It is one of the easiest places to combine a beach day and a boat excursion.
Is Piso Livadi noisy at night?
Evenings can be lively around the tavernas and small bars, but it is more about conversation and music than loud clubs. If you want serious nightlife, you would usually head to Naoussa after dinner.
Is Piso Livadi a good base to stay on Paros?
For many visitors yes. You have a small beach, tavernas, basic services and bus connections, plus quick access to other east coast beaches and inland villages. It suits people who like calm, small-scale stays.
Which other beaches pair well with Piso Livadi in one day?
Good combinations include Logaras Beach, Punda Beach (east), Golden Beach, Molos and, on calmer days, Kalogeros for the clay and wilder feel.
Is parking difficult at Piso Livadi in August?
It can be tight near the centre. Use the designated parking area on the edge of the village and be ready to walk a few minutes to the harbour and beach.
What To Do Next:
Use Piso Livadi Beach as a small, easy anchor on the east coast, then plug it into the bigger GoParos plan:
- Best beaches in Paros: use the main best beaches in Paros guide to see how Piso Livadi compares with other sandy bays, coves and windy-day options.
- Paros villages guide: read the Paros villages guide for more on Piso Livadi village, Marpissa and nearby inland villages you can combine with a beach day.
- Things to do in Paros: check things to do in Paros for experiences you can fit around a harbour swim, such as boat tours, cooking classes in Paros, pottery workshops or an FPV drone adventure in Paros.
- Where to stay: look at where to stay in Paros with a focus on bases around Piso Livadi, Logaras and Drios if you like this east coast feeling.
- Getting around: if you prefer not to drive, read about private transfers in Paros and how they can connect your base in Piso Livadi with other villages, beaches and day trips from Paros. Otherwise, use car rentals or ATV and scooter rentals to reach more remote spots.