Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Next Big City
Heraclion
Next Town
Sitia, Palaikastron
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, School, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Chop to small waves.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

About 1.5 km long beach.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorty, Normal
Winter:
Normal

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

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
NE
Main Direction:
No information

In the north of the bay N and S are sideshore, in the south of it NW and SE. Very irregular side-offshore winds of 5-6 Bft average force.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Sitia east to Palaikastron, then further east to Kouremenos Beach.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Spot and facilities exclusive for winsurfing. Very irregular winds and missing support make it a difficult spot for kitesurfing.

Nightlife

No information