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Naoussa Marina — North-End Paros
A small fishing village that has grown into a working resort marina on the north end of Paros. Full sailor facilities, moorings at most piers, and a large bay surrounded by islets with rocks above and below the water — plot the chart carefully on approach.
Naoussa sits on the north end of Paros, in a large bay with the white lighthouse on Korakas marking the entrance. It started as a small fishing village and has grown into a substantial resort with the full range of services for sailors. The marina is functional, the bay is technically demanding (rocks around the islets), and the wind pattern requires picking the right pier — strong NW winds cause significant backwash on the NW and S piers.
⚠ Reality check:
→ Above and below-water rocks surrounding the islets and shores of the bay
→ Strong NW winds → bad backwash on NW and S piers
→ Look for the white lighthouse on Korakas at the entrance
⚓ Quick Facts
Position
North end of Paros · large bay
Entrance landmark
White lighthouse on Korakas
Mooring
Moorings at most piers
Critical hazard
Rocks above & below water around islets
Wind quirk
NW backwash on NW & S piers
Services
Water · electricity · fuel mini-tanker
Approach & Navigation
The marina is in the large bay on the north end of Paros. The visual landmark for the entrance is the white lighthouse on Korakas — visible well in advance, and the reference point for the bay approach.
⚠ Critical hazard — Rocks around islets: Care is needed due to above and below-water rocks surrounding the islets and shores of the large bay. The chartplotter is essential here — do not rely on visual approach alone, and don’t cut corners around any of the islets.
⚓ Mooring at Naoussa
Pier Selection by Wind
Where to Tie Up
Mooring lines: Available at most piers — drop your anchor and reverse, then secure stern lines and pick up the bow line.
Pier choice: The wind direction should drive your selection — see warning below.
⚠ Strong NW winds → bad backwash: Be cautious as strong NW winds can cause bad backwash on the NW and S piers. If NW conditions are forecast, choose a pier on the opposite side of the marina or move to anchor in a sheltered position.
Facilities at Naoussa
Water and electricity: Available at the berths.
Fuel: Delivered by mini-tanker to the harbour.
Around the marina: Many restaurants, shops, and hotels around the harbour front. Most facilities can be found nearby. The traditional fishing-village character is still visible in the older parts of the town — walk the front and pick what looks good for dining.
Pro Tips for Naoussa
Plot the rocks before commit. The above and below-water rocks around the islets are the headline approach hazard. Get them on the chartplotter before approaching the bay.
Pick the pier by NW forecast. If NW winds are forecast, the NW and S piers will get backwash. Take a pier on the protected side — heavy fenders ready regardless.
Use the white lighthouse as your reference. Korakas lighthouse is visible in good time. Plot a waypoint near it as your entry mark and follow it in.
Top up here for the Paros loop. Naoussa has fuller services than Piso Livadi or many of the small Paros anchorages — top up water, fuel (mini-tanker), and provisions before doing the rest of the island.
Walk the old town in the evening. The original fishing village layout survives in the streets behind the harbour — narrow whitewashed alleys, churches, the Venetian castle remains. Worth an hour of evening walking after dinner.
Suggested Routes from Naoussa
South-west to Paroikia: The other main Paros marina · ferry hub. See Paroikia Marina.
East to Piso Livadi: Eastern Paros village stop. See Piso Livadi.
North to Mykonos: ~25 NM north for the busy Cyclades north stop.
Full Cyclades route: See the SeaTV 8-Day Cyclades Route.
✅ Sailor’s Checklist for Naoussa
▢ Above/below-water rocks plotted on chartplotter
▢ Korakas lighthouse waypoint set as entry reference
▢ Pier choice matched to wind forecast (avoid NW & S in NW winds)
▢ Heavy fenders ready
▢ Fuel mini-tanker arranged in advance if needed
▢ VHF on Ch. 16 throughout
Emergency & Service Numbers — Naoussa
European Emergency: 112
Coastguard Distress (VHF Ch. 16): Universal
Coastguard Working (VHF Ch. 12): Per region
Paros Port Authority: VHF Ch. 12 / 16
Olympia Radio (VHF Ch. 03/86): Greek HF/VHF maritime service
Watch the SeaTV Visual Pilot Video
Drone passes over the bay approach with Korakas lighthouse, the rocks around the islets, the marina pier layout, and the old fishing-village streets behind the harbour front. Free for members.
Related SeaTV Pages
Paros · Other Pages
→ Paroikia Marina, Paros · main ferry port (east side)
→ Piso Livadi, Paros · eastern village
Sailing into Naoussa?
Watch the rocks, pick the pier by wind, and use the full services to top up before the rest of Paros.
“Naoussa rewards the sailor who reads the chart first — Korakas lighthouse for the entrance, rocks around the islets, and a wind-aware pier choice. The reward is full services in a working marina with the old fishing-village streets still behind the front.”
— SeaTV Visual Pilot · Cyclades Edition
