Crete / Faneromeni, Greece
It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersMedium waves.
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 Expert ridersMedium waves.
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
West of Sitia. Find the little church on the peninsula.
Nearest Airports
Distance
945km from spot
810km from spot
460km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
West of Sitia. Find the little church on the peninsula.
Nearest Airports
Distance
945km from spot
810km from spot
460km 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 / Faneromeni, 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 / Faneromeni, 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 / Faneromeni, Greece.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Faneromeni, Greece is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is rocky.
Excellent waves. Look out for rocks in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Crete / Faneromeni, Greece is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is rocky.
Excellent waves. Look out for rocks in the water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
This beach is not for beginners, due to its waves, the rocks in the water and the rocky launch.
Webcams around Crete / Faneromeni, Greece
Webcams around Crete / Faneromeni, Greece
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Western Greece
More about Western Greece
Wind stats in Western Greece...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| 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 / Faneromeni, Greece
