Windsurfing
The Island of Paros, and specifically Nea Chrysi Akti, is frequently visited by windsurfers from all over the world. Unique weather conditions, ideal for sailing, together with quiet areas of unspoiled beauty, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and modern facilities built to cater to the tourist trade, make the island one of the most popular destinations for windsurfing in the Cyclades islands.
In Nea chrysi akti (new golden Beach) there are also two windsurfing schools of the highest level. Offering equipment and giving lessons for all levels of wind surfing categories. It is rather important to mention that Nea Chrysi Akti is included among the few beaches that have been awarded with a Blue Flag award, which is given as an indicator of clearness of the waters as well as the shore.
Chosen by the P.W.A. (Professional Windsurfers Association) for the sixth consecutive year as a World Cup official 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 the competition grows more and more and 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 August and is truly spectacular.
In the heart of all, there is ParosBlueDolphin offering incredible sea view and delicious homemade Greek cuisine. Sit back on our lounge and enjoy panoramic views from the wind surfing races.
Paros is a unique and majestic island that draws visitors back, again and again. Visitors, eventually 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.