Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)
Paros, Cyclades · 🇬🇷 Greece
Paros's windsurf mecca — a long golden bay where the meltemi delivers world-cup slalom water.
Open Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear blue, ruffled white by the afternoon meltemi
- Sand
- A 700-metre sweep of fine deep-gold sand
- Swimming
- Clean sandy entry; calmest in the morning before the wind builds
- Surf
- Windsurf classic — steady summer meltemi that once hosted the World Cup
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- An open east-coast bay near Drios lined with windsurf stations and low-key hotels
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
More beaches in Greece
Navagio (Shipwreck) BeachZakynthos, Greece
Balos LagoonCrete, Greece
Egremni BeachLefkada, Ionian, Greece
Elafonissi BeachCrete, Greece
KleftikoMilos, Cyclades, Greece
Myrtos BeachKefalonia, Greece
More surf coast beaches
AlaçatıÇeşme, İzmir, Türkiye
Fistral BeachNewquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom
La GraviereSoorts-Hossegor, Landes, France
MundakaUrdaibai, Bizkaia, Spain
Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti): frequently asked questions
Where is Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)?
Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) is at Paros, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)?
In the warm season the sea at Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) reaches about 24°C. Clear blue, ruffled white by the afternoon meltemi.
When is the best time to visit Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)?
The best time to visit Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) have?
Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) has a 700-metre sweep of fine deep-gold sand.
Is Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) good for swimming?
Clean sandy entry; calmest in the morning before the wind builds.
Can you surf at Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)?
Windsurf classic — steady summer meltemi that once hosted the World Cup.
Does Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.