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Gialova, Greece

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Gialova, Greece is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Gialova, Greece !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gialova, Greece is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Gialova, Greece !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
About 5km distance by car from Pylos. 1-1.5 hour drive from Kalamata, which is also the nearest airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Corfu (CFU)
435km from spot
Preveza (PVK)
305km from spot
Athens International (ATH)
295km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
About 5km distance by car from Pylos. 1-1.5 hour drive from Kalamata, which is also the nearest airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Corfu (CFU)
435km from spot
Preveza (PVK)
305km from spot
Athens International (ATH)
295km from spot

Gialova, Greece, next to Pylos, Kalamata, Greece

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Riding Conditions in Gialova, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice weather, during the summer months almost always 30+ degrees. Water temperature about 25 degrees during summer months.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Gialova, Greece.
Best with WW to NW side shore wind. It's pretty constant, without as lot of gusts. There can be some wind holes on the water, because of the opening in the island completely upwind in the bay.
Wind usually blows from WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gialova, Greece are June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice weather, during the summer months almost always 30+ degrees. Water temperature about 25 degrees during summer months.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Gialova, Greece.
Best with WW to NW side shore wind. It's pretty constant, without as lot of gusts. There can be some wind holes on the water, because of the opening in the island completely upwind in the bay.
Wind usually blows from WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gialova, Greece are June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gialova, Greece is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow, but long beach with enough space to store kites. Look out for pieces of glass bottles. Some people from the campsite drink at the beach during the night. There are some houses directly at the beach.
The spot is located in the Bay of Navarino, which makes it pretty safe for kiteboarding. Shallow for the first few meters from the beach, deep water in the rest of the bay. There are a few hazards: a half sunken ship completely downwind, swimmers (during camping season), small boats in front of the camping. There are windsurfers in the bay as well, look out with the kite lines.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gialova, Greece is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow, but long beach with enough space to store kites. Look out for pieces of glass bottles. Some people from the campsite drink at the beach during the night. There are some houses directly at the beach.
The spot is located in the Bay of Navarino, which makes it pretty safe for kiteboarding. Shallow for the first few meters from the beach, deep water in the rest of the bay. There are a few hazards: a half sunken ship completely downwind, swimmers (during camping season), small boats in front of the camping. There are windsurfers in the bay as well, look out with the kite lines.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers, Boats, Buoys and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Trees,Bystanders,Other .
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 April, May, June, July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers, Boats, Buoys and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Trees,Bystanders,Other .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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#1: Kite Club Corfu
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#2: Kitesurf Adventure Greece
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Additional information
A parking is available at Gialova, Greece.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is no rescue service, but during the summer there are a lot of people on the campsite with boats and they're mostly kind to help kiters.
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