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Crete / Amoudara, Greece

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Crete / Amoudara, Greece is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Crete / Amoudara, Greece !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Crete / Amoudara, Greece is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Crete / Amoudara, Greece !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards 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 Athens (Greece) if there are no direct flights to Crete from your country. Than fly to Heraclion (Crete), than with a bus or a taxi it is just some 15 minutes till Amoudara.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
15km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
110km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Fly to Athens (Greece) if there are no direct flights to Crete from your country. Than fly to Heraclion (Crete), than with a bus or a taxi it is just some 15 minutes till Amoudara.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
15km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
110km from spot

Crete / Amoudara, Greece, next to Heraclion, Heraclion, Greece

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Riding Conditions in Crete / Amoudara, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temperature in summer 26-36°C. A wetsuit is not necessary. Just shorts and a lycra necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW and NNW .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Crete / Amoudara, Greece.
Wind is from 5 m/s till 15 m/s. Usual direction: North and Northwest. Best direction: Northwest. The only problem: it could be gusty.
Wind usually blows from N, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Amoudara, Greece are July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temperature in summer 26-36°C. A wetsuit is not necessary. Just shorts and a lycra necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW and NNW .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Crete / Amoudara, Greece.
Wind is from 5 m/s till 15 m/s. Usual direction: North and Northwest. Best direction: Northwest. The only problem: it could be gusty.
Wind usually blows from N, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Crete / Amoudara, Greece are July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Amoudara, Greece is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach is sandy and wide. There is a nice large space to launch between windsurfers and swimmers. Not many people.
The water is flat, rarely a little bit choppy near the shore. Very good for kiteboarding. Nearly no waves deeper in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Amoudara, Greece is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach is sandy and wide. There is a nice large space to launch between windsurfers and swimmers. Not many people.
The water is flat, rarely a little bit choppy near the shore. Very good for kiteboarding. Nearly no waves deeper in the water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .

Beach risk reported: None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers .

Beach risk reported: None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Amoudara, Greece.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
No registration or license needed. No fees. There are some zones for swimmers in front of the hotels, so it would not be recommended to launch and relaunch there, but no other restrictions.
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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
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