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Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece

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Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available 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
Just west of Heraklion. Park next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
10km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
115km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Just west of Heraklion. Park next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Crete Heraklion (HER)
10km from spot
Crete Chania (CHQ)
115km from spot

Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece, next to Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece

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Riding Conditions in Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts during summer, shorty fall and spring, and a normal wetsuit during winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and NW .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece.
Best with northerly winds.
Wind usually blows from WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece are July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts during summer, shorty fall and spring, and a normal wetsuit during winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and NW .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece.
Best with northerly winds.
Wind usually blows from WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece are July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach with lots of space.
This beach offers many different conditions, depending on wind strength and direction.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach with lots of space.
This beach offers many different conditions, depending on wind strength and direction.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: None .
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 July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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4.4/5 (107)
Additional information
A parking is available at Herkaleio Kite Beach, Greece.
There is Food available on the spot
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