Crete / Palaiochora, Greece
Crete / Palaiochora, Greece is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
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 / Palaiochora, Greece is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
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
From Chania west and then follow signs to Palaiochora.
Nearest Airports
Distance
765km from spot
630km from spot
390km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Chania west and then follow signs to Palaiochora.
Nearest Airports
Distance
765km from spot
630km from spot
390km from spot
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu
4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece
4/5 (2)
Riding Conditions in Crete / Palaiochora, 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.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Palaiochora, Greece is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is about 800 m long. Rocks on both ends.
No info yet.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Palaiochora, Greece is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is about 800 m long. Rocks on both ends.
No info yet.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu
4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece
4/5 (2)
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Palaiochora, Greece.
Webcams around Crete / Palaiochora, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Palaiochora, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Western Greece
More about Western Greece
Wind stats in Western Greece...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 23 |
| Feb | 28 |
| Mar | 26 |
| Apr | 28 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 41 |
| Aug | 38 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 18 |
| Nov | 15 |
| Dec | 21 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 51 kitesurf spots in Western Greece.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Crete / Palaiochora, Greece
