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Crete / Matala, Greece

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Crete / Matala, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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.
Crete / Matala, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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 south on 97, tehn west on 77. Before Timbaki follow signs to Matala.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
70km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
105km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Heraclion south on 97, tehn west on 77. Before Timbaki follow signs to Matala.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
70km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
105km from spot

Crete / Matala, Greece, next to Timbaki, Matala, Heraclion, Greece

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Riding Conditions in Crete / Matala, 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.
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Matala, Greece.
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.
There is Thermal wind at Crete / Matala, Greece.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Matala, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
250 m wide, U-shapded bay. Not much space, specially when tourists are around.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Matala, Greece is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
250 m wide, U-shapded bay. Not much space, specially when tourists are around.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
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4.5/5 (8)
#3: iKiTe
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4.4/5 (107)
Additional information
A parking is available at Crete / Matala, Greece.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 3 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Crete.
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