Sun Wind Surf Center

of Paros

About Paros

In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Paros,with 10,000 inhabitants and 120km coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of an Aegean Island. Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted with small churches and monasteries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, famous monuments from the lands rich ancient and medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed in the unique, dazzling Aegean light. All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent tourist facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of seclusion, have combined to make Paros one of the most favourite spots in the Cyclades Islands. It is now your turn to discover and explore it.

Paros, the third-largest of the Cyclades after Naxos and Andros, has developed into an important centre of tourism in recent years. Gently rolling hills surround the centre and south-east of the island, which is predominantly agricultural and is occupied by endless vineyards, and lock within themselves the famous Parian marble.

The coastline is indented, with numerous small inlets and two large bays, those of Naoussa in the north and Parikia in the west. Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times , and was one of the centres of the Cycladic civilisation.

Parikia (or Paros), the island's capital and port, stands on the site of an ancient city. There is a picturesque and ruinous Venetian castle, and the courtyards of the ho uses of the town -all of them painted white - are full of pots of basil and hung with jasmine and honeysuckle.

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. Paros works a special kind of magic that draws visitors back time and time again, so that, eventually, they realise that they never really leave her. So, if it is your first time on the island, be warned that it will not be your last!
 
 

Weather Conditions in Paros

All through the summer, you can expect winds of at least 4-7 beaufort (11-33kts/13-38mph), and sometimes as high as 9 beaufort (41-47kts/55-63mph). It is always stronger when you are close to the shore (within 1-2 miles) than if you are further out to sea, and in the south-eastern part of the island is made stronger by a wind channel created (venturi affect) between Paros and the neighbouring island Naxos. Despite the heat in the summer months, it is wise to wear a wetsuit (shortie) if you stay in the water for more than a few hours.

In the winter, you definitely need a wetsuit -- the water temperature is usually between 10-15C (50-60F) and the wind can be biting, blowing continuously from the North for up to a week, then dropping completely for maybe 2-3 weeks.

Usually in the spring time, the Sirocco (a hot, dusty wind originating in North Africa) blows from the south bringing rain, clouds, and very large waves to the southern part of the island. It generally lasts for a few days and can be as high as 10 beaufort (48-55kts/55-63mph), so if you sail out of the summer season, be careful! A good spot for this wind is Sun Wind Surf Club on Golden Beach.

Owned and operated by Paros native Theo Fisilanis since 1981, there is a wealth of experience ensuring your optimal windsurfing vacation. Whether you are on your own, with your family or with a group of people, Sun Wind is geared to provide you with a fun and relaxing holiday.