Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Greece |
Next Big City |
Heraclion |
Next Town |
Timbaki, Matala |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
250 m wide, U-shapded bay. Not much space, specially when tourists are around.
Weather
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Winter:
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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: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
No info yet.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Heraclion south on 97, tehn west on 77. Before Timbaki follow signs to Matala.
Extra information
Rules |
No information |
Nightlife
No information