Submitted by sokorelis on 10 January 2011 - 9:56am.
Sandy beach and spit. Just look out for tourists, but there is enough space to go away from the crowds.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Crete - Elafonisi (Elafonisos)
Accommodations:
+ add your accommodationsKite courses, lessons, holidays:
+ add your offersGetting there:
Nearest airport:
Chania, Heraclion
Nearest big city:
Kasteli
Nearest town:
Kambos
Trip from town:
medium
Access:
immediate
Directions:
From Chania west on E65 to Kastelli, then south to Kambos and further to Ayios Pandeleimon. From here about 4 km further south to Elafonisi.
Low-cost flights to Crete - Elafonisi (Elafonisos)At the beach:
Level required:
all
Best style:
freestyle
wave
speed
bump & jump
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
surf
Spot type:
beach
lagoon
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
crowded
Hazards:
- offshore wind
- reef
Facilities:
+ school
+ launch area
+ rescue
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ showers
+ food
+ shop
+ accommodation
+ parking
Beach rules:
Weather:
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.
Members photo shoots:
Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Respect to shore:
offshore
Best direction:
SE
NW
Wind strenght (Bf):
4-5
5-6
6-7
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› May
› June
› July
› August
› September
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› March
› April
› October
On the water:
Water details:
Flat to choppy water. Can be very flat behind spits and sand bars. Lots of shallow water. Beautiful clear and blue water.
Kitesurf Schools in Crete - Elafonisi (Elafonisos):
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ProKiteCenter | Elafonisi
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