Paros Pounda

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Pounda is one of the finest and most popular kite spots of Greece. In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Paros offers year-round steady winds ranging from 12 to 35 knots (3 to 6 beaufort) and perfect flat waters thanks to the 1300m wide strait between Paros and the neighbouring Antiparos.
It can get very busy in summertime.

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Athens

Nearest big city:

Paros

Nearest town:

Pounda

Trip from town:

snap

Access:

boat

Directions:

•Ferryboat: ferries leave everyday from Athens port (Pireus), starting at 7 in the morning.
•Flight: 2 or 3 daily flights from Athens International Airport to Paros.
Once arrived in Paros, you can get to Pounda in a 10 minutes drive.

At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle
speed

Watersports:

kitesurf
windsurf

Spot type:

beach

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

sandy

Crowd:

crowded

Hazards:

Facilities:

+ school
+ launch area
+
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ showers
+ food
+ parking

Beach rules:

Weather:


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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

N
S

Respect to shore:

sideshore

Best direction:

Wind strenght (Bf):

4-5

Blowing at:

morning
afternoon
evening

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


› May
› June
› July
› August
› September

Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]


› April
› October
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Wind details:

•Wind: The "Meltemi", a thermal wind, offers consistent days (4-5) from 3 to 6 beaufort (12-35 knots).
•Water: warm. You will not need to wear a weatsuit during summertime.
•Weather: average temperature is 25-35°C in summer and 10-20°C in wintertime. Rains rarely.

On the water:

Water quality:

crystalline

Best tide:

Waves:

choppy or rough

Consistency:

-

Water details:

When is flat:

Day activities:

When it is flat, there is Wakeboarding, Waterski, Tubes, Bananas, Jet Ski, Beach Volley and Diving offered at Pounda

Night scene:

Paros has a very well developed night life. Many Restaurants,Bars and Clubs in Parikia and Naoussa will make you enjoy your stay on Paros with good Food, Drinks, Music and Party!

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