# Santa Maria Beach, Paros

Kitesurfing spot in Paros & Naxos, Greece.

> Santa Maria Beach on Paros offers sandy launch conditions with variable water ranging from flat to choppy. The beach-break setup suits beginners exploring different conditions without committing to complex entries. Nearby villages provide food and basic services for day-trippers. Summer thermals and spring winds make it accessible during peak travel periods in the Cyclades.

## Best time to kitesurf
Santa Maria Beach, Paros has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Jul: 42–43% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11 kt average daily wind, 16–25 °C water and 13–27 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29% | 10.5 | 13 | 16.3 |
| Feb | 42% | 11 | 12.5 | 16.3 |
| Mar | 43% | 11.2 | 12.8 | 16.2 |
| Apr | 26% | 9.2 | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| May | 11% | 8.1 | 19.7 | 18.4 |
| Jun | 10% | 8.4 | 24 | 22 |
| Jul | 42% | 11.1 | 27.1 | 24.6 |
| Aug | 18% | 9.1 | 27 | 25.7 |
| Sep | 28% | 9.6 | 24.2 | 24.3 |
| Oct | 30% | 9.6 | 20.4 | 22.7 |
| Nov | 30% | 10.5 | 18 | 21.2 |
| Dec | 24% | 9.7 | 15 | 18.9 |

## Highlights
- Sandy beach launch
- Flat to choppy
- Beginner-friendly
- Village nearby

## Amenities
Beach bar, Village shops, Parking

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 37.0532, 25.1945
- Destination guide: [Paros & Naxos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/paros-naxos)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kolimbithres Beach, Paros](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kolimbithres-beach-paros) — best around Mar, 42–43% windy days, 11 kt, water 16–25 °C (4 km)
- [Pounda Kite Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/pounda-kite-beach) — best around Mar, 42–43% windy days, 11 kt, water 16–25 °C (11 km)
- [Piso Livadi, Paros](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/piso-livadi-paros) — best around Mar, 42–43% windy days, 11 kt, water 16–25 °C (14 km)
- [Mikri Vigla](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/mikri-vigla) — best Jul – Apr, 62–78% windy days, water 13–26 °C (16 km)
- [Naxos Agios Georgios](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/naxos-agios-georgios) — best around Mar, 42–43% windy days, 11 kt, water 16–25 °C, choppy (17 km)
- [Prokopios Beach, Naxos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/prokopios-beach-naxos) — best around Feb, 20–26% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 16–24 °C (18 km)

## Kite schools
- [Paroskite Resort](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/paroskite-resort) — https://www.paroskite.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=paroskite (9 km)
- [Flisvos Kitecentre Naxos - Kitesurf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/flisvos-kitecentre-naxos-kitesurf-center) — https://www.flisvos-kitecentre.com/ (16 km)
- [Kite Center Naxos by Thalasea Sports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-center-naxos-by-thalasea-sports) — https://thalaseasports.com/ (16 km)
- [Naxos Kitelife kitesurfing center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/naxos-kitelife-kitesurfing-center) — https://naxoskitelife.com/ (16 km)
- [Amouditis Kitesurfing Center Naxos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/amouditis-kitesurfing-center-naxos) — https://amouditis.com/ (17 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/santa-maria-beach-paros
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.