Published 28 January 2026. Last reviewed 27 May 2026
Paraga is the beach that locals and repeat visitors often name as their favourite on the south coast, and the reason is balance. It is two small coves separated by a rocky spine, with enough room for a barefoot, boho morning on one side and a stylish, music led afternoon on the other.
The famous name here is Scorpios, the club at the eastern headland that built its reputation on sunset sets, long tables and a loosely bohemian style that has been copied around the world. Above the western cove sits SantAnna, a huge pool club with a different, glossier energy. Between them you can still find stretches of ordinary sand and a couple of relaxed beach bars.
That mix is the appeal. You can arrive early, swim in clear calm water and have the place feel almost low key, then watch it shift through the afternoon as the daybeds fill and the music rises. It is the Mykonos party scene at a slightly more human scale than Paradise.
Who it suits: stylish younger travellers and couples who want a beach with atmosphere and a sunset to build the evening around, without committing to the loudest party sand on the island.
Who should skip it: families wanting calm shallow water and quiet should choose Platis Gialos, and anyone after a truly undeveloped cove should head to the quieter north and east at Agios Sostis or Fokos.
Beach clubs near Paraga Beach
Paraga carries two of the island names worth knowing. Scorpios sits on the eastern headland and built its name on sunset music and a boho table scene, while SantAnna above the western cove is a large pool club with daybeds and a glossier mood. Both are seasonal and their opening dates and minimum spends vary, so confirm before you plan around them. The full picture sits in our Mykonos beach club directory.
Paraga Beach, Mykonos
Paraga lies on the south coast just east of Platis Gialos, about ten to fifteen minutes from Mykonos town by road, with buses in season and a car park above the beach. You can also walk over the headland from Platis Gialos in around twenty minutes, a pretty coastal path with views over both bays. The taxi boats stop here too on the south coast loop.
- Choose your cove on arrival, with the western side for calm and the eastern side for the scene.
- Walk the headland path from Platis Gialos for a scenic approach and easier parking.
- Come for sunset if you want the famous Scorpios atmosphere at its peak.
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Paraga Beach questions
What is Paraga Beach known for?
Paraga is known for blending a relaxed, boho beach with a strong club scene. It is home to Scorpios, famous for its sunset sets, and SantAnna, a large pool club, while still keeping stretches of ordinary sand between them.
Is Paraga Beach good for swimming?
Yes. Both coves are usually calm and the water is clear, with a gentle entry on the sand. There are rocky patches at the edges, so swim toward the middle of each cove and bring water shoes if you explore the margins.
Is Scorpios on Paraga Beach?
Yes. Scorpios sits on the eastern headland of Paraga and is the best known venue here. It is seasonal, so opening dates and any minimum spend are best confirmed directly before you build a day around it.
Is Paraga better than Paradise?
It depends on what you want. Paraga is more stylish and a little calmer, with a famous sunset scene, while Paradise is the louder, full on day party beach. For atmosphere with room to breathe, many prefer Paraga.
How do you get to Paraga Beach?
Paraga is a short drive east of Platis Gialos with buses and a car park, and you can walk over the headland from Platis Gialos in about twenty minutes. The south coast taxi boats also call here in season.