Paros – Pounda Beach, Greece

About Paros – Pounda Beach, Greece

Pounda beach is the most popular beach on the Greek island of Paros. Expansive and sandy, it benefits from steady, side-shore, northerly winds, and offers plenty of room to set up and launch. A PKRA tour stop, Pounda boasts water that is predominantly flat, making it an ideal place to learn, practise some freestyle, or try some unhooked tricks. Inhabited since 3200BC, Paros is steeped in history, and has some amazing architecture and rare archaeological sites. The winds blow nearly all year round. Although, the most reliable breezes and time to visit is from Jun-Oct. The best wind direction is a north westerly, cross on shore.

Traveling to Paros – Pounda Beach, Greece

You will most likely fly to Paros via Athens or Thessaloniki, so there are good international links available. There are also plenty of car- and moped-hire companies, which could be a good thing, as there is so much to see all over the island. That said, those not wishing to hire a vehicle needn’t miss out on the sights, as there is a good bus service throughout Paros.

Facilities At Paros – Pounda Beach, Greece

As the most popular beach on the island, Pounda’s facilities are immense, with plenty of hotels, guesthouses, and rental houses to choose from. There is a wealth of bars, cafes, and restaurants on offer, as well as a range of activities from boat hire and boat trips to water-skiing and jet skiing - you can even go bungee jumping! Hire a bike, moped or car and explore. If you are looking for some culture, why not drop by the Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani? Or visit Paros Lefkes village, which used to be the island’s capital during the middle ages. If you are interested in learning how to kitesurf, or are looking for equipment, spares, or a bit of local knowledge, we recommend contacting Paros kite.