Crete / Istro West, Greece
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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
From Heraclion drive east on E75 and 90, then you will get to Istro. This beach is located west of Istro.
Nearest Airports
Distance
930km from spot
795km from spot
455km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Heraclion drive east on E75 and 90, then you will get to Istro. This beach is located west of Istro.
Nearest Airports
Distance
930km from spot
795km from spot
455km from spot
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu

4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece

4/5 (2)
Riding Conditions in Crete / Istro West, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Istro West, Greece.
Only good in a North wind, which makes it through the bay. Further west the wind gets less, but North is more sideonshore here. Onshore: NNE.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Istro West, Greece.
Only good in a North wind, which makes it through the bay. Further west the wind gets less, but North is more sideonshore here. Onshore: NNE.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Istro West, Greece is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This bay is also U-shaped, but not as small as the East bay. The beach is separated by a rocky point. Further west the beach is empty, but less wind. Less tourists.
Beautiful clear water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Istro West, Greece is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This bay is also U-shaped, but not as small as the East bay. The beach is separated by a rocky point. Further west the beach is empty, but less wind. Less tourists.
Beautiful clear water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders
.
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
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Western Greece
#1: Kite Club Corfu

4.7/5 (79)
#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece

4/5 (2)
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Istro West, Greece.
Look out for tourists.
Webcams around Crete / Istro West, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Istro West, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Western Greece
More about Western Greece
Wind stats in Western Greece...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 23 |
Feb | 28 |
Mar | 26 |
Apr | 28 |
May | 30 |
Jun | 26 |
Jul | 41 |
Aug | 38 |
Sep | 28 |
Oct | 18 |
Nov | 15 |
Dec | 21 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 51 kitesurf spots in Western Greece.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Crete / Istro West, Greece











