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Submitted by papi on 26 January 2007 - 2:34pm
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:
AthensNearest big city:
ParosNearest town:
PoundaTrip from town:
snapAccess:
boatDirections:
•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.
Kite beach:
Level required:
allBest 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:
+ addWeather:
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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
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
Waves:
choppy or rough
Consistency:
-
Water details:
+ addWhen 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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30 August 2009 - 3:34pm
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Make sure not to kite alone here in the early morning hours or after sunset. The winds do not blow you or your equipment back to shore. The prevailing wind blows out to the open sea, so if you need a rescue service then you have to be kiting during the open hours of the kite centres.
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