Near Calvi, this is a small, secluded Corsican beach and mentioned by several non locals as one of the prettiest in the Med. Surrounded by pine trees, it slips under the radar of the beach loving crowds, but it has all the mod cons, including a charming restaurant right on the front.
The climate is closer to Italy than France, the food and culture closer to mainland France but the location is slap bang in between, a diamond along Corica’s 600 miles worth of beach-y coastline.
Santa Maria is located near Naoussa, in Plastira Bay and is a long coastline divided in many soft, golden sandy beaches which offer a beautiful view on the island of Naxos and crystalline emerald waters.
All the small beaches forming Santa Maria beach are fully organized, with sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities such as windsurf, scuba diving, paddle boats, etc…
A campsite is located behind the beaches and makes it really crowded during the pick season of July and August.
The beaches of Santa Maria in Paros can be reached by local bus or by infrequent fishing boats leaving from the harbour of Naoussa.