Paros help

If there are 4 of you it might make sense to rent a car. That being said, it all depends on what you plan to do on Paros. Based on what you have planned, I don't think you're going to explore the island all that much, so it's really up to you.

Keep in mind that taxis in Paros can be expensive, a ride of about 6 miles from the port to Naoussa will cost you at least €30. Have you asked your host in Naoussa if the Airbnb comes with parking? Naoussa is the absolute worst place on Paros to find a parking spot easily. It’s gotten to the point where a lot of the parking lots now charge a fee.

I don't really see why Kolymbithres Beach is considered as a "must-do." There are some hidden little coves further north, past Monastiri Beach, along the trail that runs by Paros Park:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rEzyoArpAcbabQrV9

On the other side (west), it's all cliffs, but there are walking trails if you want to hike up to the lighthouse.

The biggest and most beautiful beach on Paros is Chrisi Akti, also known as Golden Beach:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QPDocnUSVUUcsLyL9

Regardind the winery I assume you mean Moraitis in Naoussa. You could also try the Myrsini estate in Marpissa (it's run by a French couple, Nicolas and Marie, who settled there in 2020), but you'll definitely need a car for that:

https://myrsiniwinery.com/

Marpissa and the surrounding villages (Marmara, Prodromos) are charming, quiet and traditional villages that are well worth a visit, they have some great tavernas and restaurants that are way less of a tourist trap than the ones in Naoussa.

You could easily spend a day on Antiparos. If you have a car, you can just leave it at the Punda port and hop on the ferry that runs between Paros and Antiparos. Bring your swimsuits just in case, there are beaches within easy walking distance from the port on Antiparos.

If you don't get back too late from Antiparos and you have a car, go check out Lefkes, the island's old capital located inland.

Again if you have a car, plan to return it early enough before catching your ferry to Naxos. Once it's dropped off, you can just hang out at the port, have a drink or coffee, and wait for the ferry in peace. It’s going to be packed in July in Parikia.

Judging by some of the places you've chosen, I get the impression you spent a lot of time on Instagram and YouTube influencer videos to plan your trip to Paros. To each their own, but I hope you won't be disappointed with your choices.

I also do not see why Kolymbithres is a must do.

I know you only have a short stay but You are very timetabled.
Is this an AI itinerary. ? Take a breath and enjoy the slowly slowly ( siga siga) approach.

Thank you for the input, no this is not an AI itinerary, I’m a very type a person and I’ve been doing my research to the best that I can on my own.
The Airbnb comes with street parking, not private. So if that’s impactful then maybe we just suck up the high fees and use a taxi when we need to get around.

I’m happy to hear that that beach is not a must do- it seemed very nice in photos which is why I placed it as a must do. I just want to be sure that I have what I need to best see the island without any regrets of not having a car.

I’d recommend contacting A Lazy Day with Captain Ben — he does a great sailing trip around Antiparos, with stops for swimming and lunch. He picks up passengers at Punda in Paros as well as in Antiparos. He’s very popular so he may already be fully booked but is worth a try.

If you can’t or prefer not to do a boat trip, I think you’d enjoy a day on Antiparos anyway.

JoLui if you have any suggestions on how to better plan my time on the island please let me know! I complied those ideas but I am not tied to any of them!

I’ve already given you some info, opinions, and advice since your first messages back in January about your trip to Greece when you were first considering Santorini, Naxos, and Folegandros, and then later when you were looking into Paros and its rental car or ATV options.

Everyone has their own way of traveling and spending their vacation days. Even though I know Paros well, I don’t want to dictate what activities you should do or what places you should see, especially since you’re not sure yet if you're renting a car. So, sorry, but I'm not really sure what to tell you. :-(

What I’m wondering is, what kind of guidebooks or other resources are you using to pick your activities in Paros?

Since you mentioned wineries, have you checked out the Friends of Paros & Antiparos website, for instance? They have an article on the island's wineries:

https://friendsofparos.com/the-vineyard-of-paros/

Have you looked at any of the local websites dedicated to Paros, like this one?

https://www.toparos.com/en/

If you end up not having a car, have you checked the Paros bus website for their routes and schedules? It could save you from relying on expensive and hard-to-find taxis.

https://ktelparou.gr/en/index.html