Paros – Pounta Beach
Pounta, Greece
Pounta is the wind corridor of Paros, famous for the Meltemi summer wind that blows straight down the channel between Paros and Antiparos. Flat water close to shore, chop further out.
Best months: June, July, August, September, May, October
Wind directions: NW, N
Water: Flat, Chop
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kitesurf, Windsurf
Local tips
The Meltemi starts around midday and can gust to 30+ knots. Beginners should launch from the northern end where it's slightly more sheltered. Plenty of gear rental nearby.