Kitesurfing spots Naxos - Mikri Vigla, Kiteboarding lessons, kite schools, holidays in Naxos - Mikri Vigla

Submitted by guest on 25 May 2009 - 3:53pm.

Location:

Cyclades, Naxos, Greece

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A fun kite spot for intermediate and advanced riders in the bay of Mikri Vigla on a nice and quite large sandy beach. Mikri Vigla is 18km from Naxos town, a cycladic island in the Aegean sea in Greece.
Beautiful sand and incredibly clear water, the setting is picturesque. There are a couple of kite centres at the beach. Baywatch and safety services are guaranteed by the local kite school.
Gusts and chop do not make of Mikri Vigla the "ideal" place for beginners, who might prefer smoother conditions at first.

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Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Naxos, Paros

Nearest big city:

Athens

Nearest town:

Hora, Naxos

Trip from town:

short

Access:

immediate

Directions:

By Airplane: from the `Eleftherios Venizelos` airport in Athens, you may fly to Naxos using one of the following airlines: Olympic Airways. The airport of Naxos is about 1km outside Naxos Town (Chora/Hora) and you may use one of the taxis outside the airport

By Ferry: ferryboats arrive in the port of Hora from many nearby islands and from Piraeus (Athens). From Hora, drive to the south and start following the signs for Mikri Vigla, the drive is about 25-30 minutes.
18km from Naxos town - easily reachable with car or Quad.

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At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle

wave

Watersports:

kitesurf

windsurf

sailing

Spot type:

beach

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

flat rocks with sand

Crowd:

average

Hazards:

- other

Facilities:

+ school

+ launch area

+ rescue

+ gear rental

+ toilets

+ food

+ shop

+ accommodation

Beach rules:

There is limited space. In the middle of summer, the beach can become crowded. Early and late in the season, there are not many people. Watch out for the buoys in the water. It is best to enter the water from the north side of the beach and ride upwind.

Weather:

Naxos is not prone to the heatwaves of mainland Greece. It keeps relatively cool even in the middle of summer. Full wet suits are needed until June and shorties are best through the summer. Full wet suits once again are best in the fall. Spring: Normal Wetsuit Summer: Shorts Fall: Shorty / Normal Wetsuit Winter: Normal Wetsuit Dry and warm weather in summer, with average 25°C. Spring and fall about 15-20°C. Winter 10-15°C. Water accordingly.

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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

Respect to shore:

onshore

side-onshore

Best direction:

Wind strenght (Bf):

4-5

5-6

Blowing at:

afternoon

evening

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]

› May

› June

› July

› August

› September

Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]

› April

› October

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Wind details:

Wind Type: Thermal Winds Best Direction: N Main Direction: N The Meltemi occurs mainly during the summer season (June to September with 70%), but also in May and October one may frequently experience this dry wind. One should anticipate its maximum during July and August. Usually the wind starts in the early afternoon reaching 4-5 Bft and dies out at sun set. However, not uncommonly it reaches 6-7 Bft during the day, perseveres during the night and blows 6-7 Bft again the next day; a pattern which can easily be repeated over many days, sometimes even up to ten days. This bay has some of the strongest winds in the Cyclades, created by a venturi that is formed by the squeeze caused by Naxos and the neighboring island of Paros. Very often, it's 4/5 Beaufort in the bay and only 2 Beaufort all over the island of Naxos. Mainly sideshore to sideonshore winds. It can blow very strong with 35-40 knots and be very gusty.

On the water:

Water quality:

crystalline

Best tide:

no dependency

Waves:

choppy or rough

Consistency:

scarce (5-20 days/yr)

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Day activities:

There are a variety of tours. Naxos is a relatively big island. It is the biggest in the Cyclades. It is great to have a car and drive around and explore. There are mountains, archaeological sites, marble quarries, quaint villages, museums, beaches, snorkelling, scuba diving, mountain biking, water ski, hiking, sailing and other activities to keep one busy.

Night scene:

Mikri Vigla is a quiet area. People looking for noise may wish to try Hora on a weekend, or go to another island. Thalasea beach bar restaurant , nice coctails , live music events, beautiful people.

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