The Island of Paros is frequented by windsurfers
from all over the world. Unique weather
conditions, ideal for sailing, together
with quiet areas of unspoiled beauty and
modern facilities built to cater to the
tourist trade, combine to make the island
one of the most popular in the Cyclades
islands.
Paros its a magic island
that draws visitors back, agian and again,
so that, eventually, they realize that they
never really leave the island. So,
if it is your first time on the island,
be warned that it will likely not be your
last.
Chosen by the P.W.A.
(Professional Windsurfers Association) for
the sixth consecutive year as a World Cup
site, Paros ideally suited to all types
of windsurfing, from competition level,
to learning the basic skills of the sport.
The P.W.A. (Professional Windsurfers Association)
World Cup, the only professional race in
Greece, has been taking place in New Golden
Beach (Nea Chrissi Akti) since 1993. Each
year sees the participation of more athletes
and more fans of the sport.
The ideal conditions
of the beach, regarding both the purely
sailing standards and the level of organization
and services, have established it
as an official P.W.A. site, one of the top
three in the world. The event is
held in early August and is truly spectacular.
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