Crete / Rethymno, Greece
Crete / Rethymno, Greece is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Rethymno, Greece is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the 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
Fly to Chania on Crete and get a bus to Rethymno, or fly to Athens and get a boat. The best beach in the area is a few hundred yards east of the ferry port, marked 'municipal beach'.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
50km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Fly to Chania on Crete and get a bus to Rethymno, or fly to Athens and get a boat. The best beach in the area is a few hundred yards east of the ferry port, marked 'municipal beach'.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
50km from spot
Best Schools in Crete
Riding Conditions in Crete / Rethymno, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit in autumn to spring. Summer just shorts.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Rethymno, Greece.
Winds often onshore or sideonshore. Onshore NNE.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit in autumn to spring. Summer just shorts.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Rethymno, Greece.
Winds often onshore or sideonshore. Onshore NNE.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Rethymno, Greece is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Wide, sandy, no obstructions. Completely empty in the winter but packed in summer.
Onshore wind brings in rollers. Water gets deeper than wading depth fairly quickly. There are currents in the area and the port police advises to be careful. The undertow from the waves make it hard to walk out under control.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Rethymno, Greece is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Wide, sandy, no obstructions. Completely empty in the winter but packed in summer.
Onshore wind brings in rollers. Water gets deeper than wading depth fairly quickly. There are currents in the area and the port police advises to be careful. The undertow from the waves make it hard to walk out under control.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents, Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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
Swimmers, Currents, Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Crete
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Rethymno, Greece.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Crete / Rethymno, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Rethymno, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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 / Rethymno, Greece
