Golden Beach, also known as Chrysi Akti, is located on the east coast of Paros. It is a sandy, organized beach popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The meltemi wind blows side-onshore, creating ideal conditions for water sports. The bay offers minimal natural shelter. The beach faces east.
The beach faces east. With westerly winds the air flows offshore and the water near the shore stays flat; with easterly winds the sea builds up waves onto the beach. The coast is exposed to the open sea, so conditions change quickly with the wind. For kite and windsurf, look for days with easterly winds of 4+ Beaufort.
In calm seas yes, but the water gets deep fairly quickly — normal supervision applies.
On days with westerly (offshore) winds or no wind at all. Check the live score on Beach Radar before you go — it updates all day.
Yes — sunbeds, umbrellas and food options operate during the summer season.
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Coordinates: 37.011, 25.255 · Shore faces: 90° (east) · Area: Paros, Cyclades · Shore type: Sand
Data: Open-Meteo · Mapping: OpenStreetMap · Page last updated: 2026-08-15