Paros beach and stay guide
6 direct buses on the dated board; last departure 18:00
This is a simple daytime beach route by KTEL. The dated direct bus runs 6 times from 11:00 to 18:00, and the return leaves Santa Maria fifteen minutes after each listed outward trip. That pattern is useful for the beach, but the limited operating window means an evening journey needs a confirmed taxi, transfer or car.
Sources checked: 24 August 2026
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Six dated direct buses make daytime visits easy, but the service ends at 18:15. How to plan dinner, nightlife, a round-trip transfer and the return before leaving the hotel.
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Open guideTime-sensitive timetable
The KTEL board is valid from 25 August through 10 September 2026. Return departures from Santa Maria are 11:15, 12:45, 14:30, 15:15, 16:15 and 18:15. The fifteen-minute pairing shows this is a short shuttle-style link, not an all-night service.
Our practical verdict
Use KTEL for a straightforward daytime visit and save both directions before leaving Naoussa. Use a taxi or transfer when the guest needs door-to-door access, carries substantial beach equipment, travels after 18:00 or cannot risk a full bus. A car is worthwhile only when it supports a wider day of exploration.
Short local route with 6 dated departures
About fifteen minutes on the paired timetable
Direct from a named Naoussa road pickup
Direct local road journey
Two confirmed pickups for a beach or event window
Direct each way
Flexible for combining Santa Maria with other stops
Direct drive plus parking
KTEL labels this board as valid from 25 August through 10 September 2026. For travel on 24 August or after 10 September, open the operator's live timetable index before relying on a departure.
Missing it means arranging a taxi, transfer or sober driver. There is no later Santa Maria bus on the dated board.
Recent reports describe full Naoussa departures. Arrive early and do not make the last bus the only possible return.
The route is easy when the outward and return buses are treated as a pair.
Do not assume every Parikia-bound stop also serves Santa Maria.
The last dated return is 18:15; choose an earlier bus if a missed departure would cause a problem.
Ask the property or beach which stop and access point to use.
Short local route with 6 dated departures
Board the Santa Maria service at the confirmed Naoussa departure point. The published return is fifteen minutes later, so choose a later return rather than treating the same bus as a useful visit.
Buy before boarding when possible and save a screenshot of the return board. Onboard tickets cost more and onboard payment is card-only.
Direct from a named Naoussa road pickup
Meet at the taxi rank or agreed vehicle-access point and give the exact Santa Maria stop, beach or accommodation. Arrange pickup back if the outing has a fixed end time.
Confirm passenger count, beach gear, exact endpoint and return requirement before departure.
Two confirmed pickups for a beach or event window
The provider confirms a Naoussa pickup, Santa Maria drop-off and later collection. It is especially useful when the final bus is too early for the guest's plan.
Share both meeting pins, both times, passengers and any beach equipment. Confirm waiting and amendment rules.
Flexible for combining Santa Maria with other stops
Collect the car from the Naoussa parking area and drive to the confirmed Santa Maria access point. This is useful when the day also includes other beaches or villages.
Confirm parking at both ends, insurance, designated driver and what equipment fits safely inside.
These observations are anecdotal, not official schedules or price guarantees. We use them to expose recurring friction, then verify the underlying facts against operator and government sources.
A traveller report describes passengers waiting for the next bus when Naoussa services filled. It is anecdotal rather than a capacity guarantee, but it makes arriving early important for the final Santa Maria departure.
Read the discussion · Reddit /r/GreeceTravel traveller reportA June–July 2026 discussion estimates only five or six daily Santa Maria buses later in September and notes that revised timetables appear close to the date. Treat that as anecdotal seasonal context and recheck KTEL.
Read the discussion · Tripadvisor Naoussa forum, 2026Yes on the dated board valid 25 August–10 September, with 6 departures from 11:00 to 18:00 and paired returns fifteen minutes later. Recheck the live index outside that window.
Not on the dated board valid 25 August–10 September. Pre-book a taxi or transfer, or use a car with a sober driver.
Do not assume so. Send the accommodation the KTEL route and ask for the correct stop, walking route and side of the road before travel.
Timetables are snapshots, not permanent promises. Open the linked operator page again on the day of travel.
Primary official source for all exact airport, Parikia, Naoussa and Santa Maria departures quoted here.
Use the live index before 25 August or after 10 September, when another dated board may apply.
Official ticket outlets, €12 day ticket, minimum fare and higher onboard-payment rules.
Official Parikia and Naoussa taxi-rank telephone numbers.
Official meter and supplement rules; it does not publish a fixed Santa Maria route price.
Official Naoussa parking information for car users.
Found a changed timetable or number? Tell us so we can re-check the primary source.
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