Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
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
By Airplane: from the 'Eleftherios Venizelos' airport in Athens, you may fly to Naxos using one of the following airlines: Olympic Airways, Hellenic Star 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 boat: if you arrive at the airport in Athens you can take Ferries to Naxos from either the port of Pireaus or Rafina. Then drive south to Mikri Vigla and get to the North beach (Parthena Bay).
By Airplane: from the 'Eleftherios Venizelos' airport in Athens, you may fly to Naxos using one of the following airlines: Olympic Airways, Hellenic Star 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 boat: if you arrive at the airport in Athens you can take Ferries to Naxos from either the port of Pireaus or Rafina. Then drive south to Mikri Vigla and get to the North beach (Parthena Bay).
Riding Conditions in Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Dry and warm weather in summer, with average 25°C. Spring and fall about 15-20°C. Winter 10-15°C. Water accordingly.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece.
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. Controllable gusty winds. Wind comes party over land. It can blow very strong with 35-40 knots and be very gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece are
April, May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Dry and warm weather in summer, with average 25°C. Spring and fall about 15-20°C. Winter 10-15°C. Water accordingly.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece.
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. Controllable gusty winds. Wind comes party over land. It can blow very strong with 35-40 knots and be very gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece are
April, May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice sandy beach, enough space. Launching area in front of the school.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. Conditions are safe within the bay, on the outside the swell forms perfect ramps.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice sandy beach, enough space. Launching area in front of the school.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. Conditions are safe within the bay, on the outside the swell forms perfect ramps.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
