How and where do kitesurf in Paros?

Do you want to do kitesurfing and plan to fly to the Cyclades? Here’s all you need to know about the kitesurf in Paros!

The strong wind that blows on the Aegean Sea in summer made of Greek islands a popular destination for kitesurf and windsurf enthusiasts. Among the best spots the Cyclades Archipelago , we find the beautiful island Paros . Authentic villages, breathtaking beaches and ideal conditions to practice many water sports, Paros offers everything you can expect from a Greek island.

Kitesurfing lovers, are you looking for a sunny and windy destination for your next trip? Paros, the third largest island in the Cyclades, is on your list? Excellent choice! Conditions, best times, rates... here's all you need to know before you go to kitesurfing in Paros.

What is the price of a kitesurfing session in Paros?

The price varies according to the number of hours of training and the formula selected, namely private or semi-private courses (two students and one instructor). Similarly, rates increase slightly in August. For a simple initiation of about 1h30 (up to three people), the price is about 90€ per person. The prices of private courses, they oscillate between 80€ and 120€ per hour, depending on the desired number of courses.

Do you prefer to opt for semi-private courses? Count between 250€ and 300€ per person for 4 hours of courses spread over 2 or 3 days. Rates for longer-term courses vary between 460€ and 690€ per person for 8, 9 or 13 hours in 4 to 7 days.

Do you want to enjoy the best conditions? There is a VIP formula, between 130€ and 150€ per hour and per person. This allows you to be assisted by a motor boat, then coached and filmed by a monitor, away from the crowd. For each course, all necessary kitesurf equipment is included.

On the rental side, a classic quality equipment, excluding insurance, will cost you between 35€ and 50€ per hour, depending on the chosen formula. A pack 480€ the week is proposed, except during the month of August. In addition to this rate, insurance (optional) fees are added by approximately 5€ per hour of rental. In addition, additional costs may be required for the rental of a combination or helmet, for example.

How to book a kitesurf session in Paros?

Do you want to make kitesurf in Paros during your next stay? It's you. possible to book your courses or rental of equipment before your arrival on site. Do not hesitate to compare the different online offers to choose the one that best meets your desires. Regardless of the selected formula, we recommend that you book your courses or your rental in advance on the internet, especially if you plan to go in high tributary times (August), or practice several.

After a first contact by mail or by phone, you will find kitesurf centers directly on the beach of the kitesurf spot in Paros. Rendez-vous right after the shipyard leading to Antiparos to find the Punda, one of the best kitesurf spots in Greece.

Courses

You just want to taste the sensations of kitesurfing? You can opt for an initiation of 1h30. Courses in the form of an internship are usually conducted in a very small group and are spread over 2 to 13 days, depending on weather conditions and levels. They are offered at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels.

You can get your IKO certification card at the end of your internship. The IKO 3 level certifies that you are an autonomous kitesurfer and then allows you to rent equipment in clubs around the world.

You will be welcomed by a professional team·le·s directly to the kitesurf club. In order to allow you to start in the best conditions and to know the safety rules of this sport, the courses start with theory, on the beach. Once briefed and equipped, you will be ready to put yourself in water. At each output, an experienced monitor will be there to mentor and advise you.

Rental

Kitesurfer aguerris, it is possible to simply rent your equipment from kitesurf clubs present on the beach to navigate independently (plank, wing, harness, combination or top protection...).

Do you travel with your own equipment or plan to rent for several days? Clubs provide individual lockers in which you can store your equipment.

Can we do kitesurfing in Paros with children?

The sandy beach, shallow water and the wind “side shore starbord” make Pounda a special spot for the learning of kitesurfing, and therefore suitable for children. However, children must be at least 10 years of age and have parental permission to attend kitesurf courses in Paros.

The navigation space, about 200 metres wide, extends over a kilometre between the two islands. This area is dedicated to the practice of kitesurfing. However, note that the wind can blow very strong in the summer. Your children want to learn at kitesurf in Paros? Prived instead of May, June and September during which conditions are more accessible.

A special rate may apply to children’s courses.

What is the best time for kitesurfing in Paros?

The ideal period extends from mid-June to mid-September . Whether you're beginners or confirmed, you can make kitesurfing in Paros. The vast space and the low depth on the first meters of the spot allow a smooth watering. The smooth water plan for the Pounda spot facilitates takeoffs and landings. The most experienced will travel to Antiparos Island, more than a kilometre from Paros, in a few minutes!

The Meltem is a wind that generally settles on all of Greece from mid-May to late September. From the North, it blows between 12 and 35 knots . When Meltem Strongly blows on the island, as is often the case in summer, it is then recommended to head to the west coast of the island. Pounda, the main spot in Paros, faces the small island of Antiparos.

It is then ideally located in a wind corridor. Spot very well known and frequented, especially in August, do you expect to cross the world on water! The wind gradually rises in intensity at the end of the morning and reaches its maximum during the afternoon. In July and August, there is an average of 28 days with a wind greater than Force 3. If you start, May, June and September are undoubtedly the best. Not only are the conditions softer, but also the kitesurf spot of Paros is less frequented.

From mid-July to September, the water temperature oscillates between 23°C and 25° , allowing you to navigate in short and light combination, or even in bathing suit. However, during the months of May and June, water temperature rarely exceeds 19°C. It is then recommended to attach a long 4/3 (4 mm thick torso and 3 mm to the rest of the body) or a shorty.

So, ready to go to kitesurf in Paros? Do not hesitate to share your experience with us on your return!