Crete / Kalamion, Greece
Crete / Kalamion, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Kalamion, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Drive east from Chania until you get to Kalamion.
Nearest Airports
Distance
120km from spot
15km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive east from Chania until you get to Kalamion.
Nearest Airports
Distance
120km from spot
15km from spot
Best Schools in Crete
Riding Conditions in Crete / Kalamion, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best time to go, water 24°C, air 30°C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit.
The beach curves, so further west NW and SE is sideshore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best time to go, water 24°C, air 30°C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit.
The beach curves, so further west NW and SE is sideshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Kalamion, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. A harbor and mole on the east end and another more further west.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Kalamion, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. A harbor and mole on the east end and another more further west.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Crete
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Kalamion, Greece.
Webcams around Crete / Kalamion, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Kalamion, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in Crete
More about Crete
Wind stats in Crete...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 46 |
Feb | 47 |
Mar | 43 |
Apr | 41 |
May | 36 |
Jun | 43 |
Jul | 64 |
Aug | 63 |
Sep | 45 |
Oct | 41 |
Nov | 36 |
Dec | 42 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Crete.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Crete / Kalamion, Greece
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