The quiet south coast of Paros is windy and heavily indented, with small coves in between the rugged headlands.

At the head of one cove is Faragas, a small but beautifully formed stretch of sand set far in from coast and out of the wind.

The beach has a single bar, which provides sun lounger rental and full waiter service, so you won’t even have to get up for a drink or meal.

The bar also plays music depending on the time of day, with gentle classical music first thing in the morning and more upbeat stuff later in the day.