Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Greece |
Next Big City |
Rhodos |
Next Town |
Fanes |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, School, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Ships, Mole |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds. Shallow access. At the north end is a harbor with a mole.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Stones, Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with some stones and shells, about 600 m long. Lots of space.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty, 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: |
June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
W |
Wind is normally sideshore (Southwest to West). The high season is from June to middle September with the best winds. Daily `Meltemi` winds are 4-6 Bft. Autumn/spring has different winds. Not regularly, but stronger.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Rhodos west towards Soroni and Fanes. In Fanes drive north to the beach.
Extra information
Nightlife
In Fanes or at Rhodos city.