With over 6,000 islands, Greece is home to some of the world’s best beaches and kitesurfing spots, attracting water sport fans from all over the world. And – Greece is the home of the Wind with the Meltemi blowing constantly in summer during the afternoon hours
Kite Surfing Greece
What’s more, the topography is ever- changing and depending on where you visit, you can go from arid, like Paros, to wooded like Skopelos, or from mountainous like Crete to some pretty flat plains on the Western Peloponnese.
The mainland’s coast and the islands have always offered water sports, and windsurfing has always been part of the Greek beach experience. It’s a natural progression that those beaches now share space with the new generation of kite-surfers. Great temperature, beautiful beaches aside, the famous Meltemi winds (dry northern winds) of the Aegean hit the coasts during the summer months and get downright wicked in July and August. So for the adventurous travelers, who want to mix sports with natural beauty, Greece is the spot to plan your Kite Surfing vacation.
Prasonisi, Rhodes
Prasonisi Beach is located at the southern point of the island of Rhodes. There are direct flights to Rhodes or Kos. A sandy beach peninsula connects the mainland with the sandbank offshore that you will find many times flooded by the tides. Kitesurfing schools, restaurants and supermarkets are close to the spot whereas a year round infrastructure outside the season is not available. During the summer season the Meltemi dominates the spot with strong Northerlies blowing in with 4-7 Beaufort. Days without wind are practically not existent in July and August. The wind hits the beach almost in a 90 degree angle. Surfing parallel to the beach therefore easy to do. Der Wind trifft fast im rechten Winkel auflandig von der Seite auf die Landzunge. Waves measure between 0,5m to soemtimes 2m and break about 50m off the sandy beach. For beginners, the spot offers a 10-30m wide strip close to shore with a depth of water not higher than knee level.
Mastichari, Kos
Mastichari lies on the norrthern end of the island Kos that offers direct international flights from many destinations. The village is small and has maintained a Greek fishermen vibe. The village has connections via bus, ferry, taxi. Restaurants and infrastructure are available. Kos offers extremely reliable wind conditions during the summer months due to its exposure to the north. The Meltemi hits the island many times directly from the North in a 90 degree angle. This may create also bigger waves and conditions that are suitable for beginners. The bay of Mastichari though offers conditions for side and onshore riding for all levels.
Pounta, Paros
Located оn thе west сοаst of Pаrοs, Рounta village is famοus for twо things. Here yоu cаn take taкe а bοat ferry to Antipаrοs to discover the vibe of the small narrow alleys of the old town center. Many younger folks, Yoga lovers and alternative travelers choose Antiparos as their favourite holiday spot. Eat at one of the vegetarian restaurants, get a healthy smoothie at Swells Antiparos or drop in one of the Yoga classes. The small pоrt fеrries depаrt from Paros and arrivе οn а regular schedulе many times dаilу, сarrying both passengеrs аnd vehicles.
Second, Pоunta is pοpulаr among kite surfеrs fоr its kite сentеr, lοcated on its lаrge, sandy and quitе windу beаch. The bеach is аbout 500 meters away frоm thе pοrt and attracts surfers of all levels. The spot lies in a narrow channel between the two islands. The wind is channeled here and blows through a funnel many times with 4 Beaufort and up. Choose your equipment wisely and know your limits. Best case, join Stay Salty for the trip and we provide you with all the equipment, instructors, local spot knowledge safety and the company of friends.
More spot information under Paros Kite Information
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Mikri Viglia, Naxos
One of the most beautiful Kite beaches in the Aegean sea lies on the island of Naxos, a ferry ride away from the international airport of Athens. Take the ferry in Piraeus and be on the board a couple of hours later. The beach of Mikri Viglia is widelt untouched by touristic developments. The nearby cape constitutes a rare geological phenomenon, the unique cedar-tree forest, one of the few in the world. The North side of the beach is commonly occupied by watersports freaks since the Meltemi blows into the bay with 3-6 Beaufort.
Official Tourism Info about Mikri Viglia