Paros, Pounda in Greece
Spot Condities
- Water type: oceaan
- Water condities: vlak
- Strand Condities: zand & gras
- Kite nivo:
Beschikbaar in de volgende talen:
Beter
5
4
3
2
1
Beste wind maanden
Country and Location
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country has borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands, islets and rock islands.
Paros is an island of Greece in the central Aegean Sea. One of the Cyclades island group, it lies to the west of Naxos, from which it is separated by a channel about 8km wide. It lies approximately 185km south-east of Piraeus. Today, Paros is one of the most popular European tourist hotspots. The Municipality of Paros includes numerous uninhabited offshore islets totaling 196.308 km² of land. Its nearest neighbor is the Community of Antiparos, lying to its southwest. Paros also became known for its fine white marble which gave rise to the term Parian which is used for China and fine marbles worldwide.
The seasons and Accommodation info
The best months to visit Paros are May-September. Because Paros is pretty populair there are enough choices in accommodation.
Possibilities besides kiting
Besides kitesurfing you can:
-Enjoy other watersports
-Visit the Archaeological Museum of Paros
-Visit the Ancient Cemetery at Paroikia
-Go shopping or do excursions on Paros
-Check out the nightlife on Paros
Climate
The island has a typical Mediterranean climate (between 25°C-38°C): hot summers and cool winters. The Paros weather is the same as in all the islands of the Cyclades with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The island is located in the centre of the Cyclades and is known for the strong Meltemi which blows in the area with strong wind especially in August.
Spot conditions:
The beach
This big white sandy beach offers enough space for save launching and landing. There are no obstacles. Follow the local regulations that the kite schools have posted.
The water conditions
The watertemperature is whole year between 18°C-25°C. You don't need a wetsuit, during winter a normal wetsuit is more comforable.
The wind conditions
The best and most windiest months are May-September (summer). The Meltemi is a thermal wind and mainly blows from the north to northwest and is side to sideonshore.
Facilities
All facilities you need are available. Rooms, a school and a shop. Also toilets, showers, food and a parking.
Downwinder and trip possibilites
Other spots on Paros are:
Golden Beach (Norhteast coast of Paros, sandy beach, flat to choppy water)
New Golden Beach (East coast of Paros, 200m long beach with rocks, flat to choppy water with small to medium sized waves)
Tsoukalia (East coast of Paros, long sandy beach, flat to choppy water)
Santa Maria (Northeast corner of Paros, sandy beach, some rocks in crystal clear flat to choppy water)
Travel info
The nearest town is Pounda. The nearest big city is Parikia. The nearest airport is Paros. You can fly on Athens and from there take a plain or the ferry (take a bus to Rafina first) to get to Paros.
Links
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paros
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWlxcxhFpw
Schools:
http://www.paroskite.gr
Info:
http://www.travelinfo.gr/paros