Naxos Kitesurfing: Spots & Schools

Best Spots

The island offers many opportunities for kitesurfing since there are several beaches where the conditions are ideal. You will find amazing places suitable for kitesurfing while at the same time, there are well-organized centers that arrange lessons for all levels and ages and provide the required equipment.

One of the best places to go kitesurfing in Naxos and meet fellow kitesurfers from all over the world is Mikri Vigla, a beach with silky sand and crystal clear blue waters, famous for its northern Meltemia (etesian winds). It is considered a safe spot for beginners since winds blow toward the seashore most of the time.
Other beaches that offer excellent kitesurfing opportunities are Glyfada, which is significantly less crowded than Mikri Vigla, Amitis, recommended for wave riders who carry their own equipment when the winds are strong, and Ayiassos, only when the wind blows from the South.
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About the Schools

A few excellent kitesurfing schools are located on these beaches and they offer both lessons for beginners who are about to get started and sessions for intermediate or advanced kitesurfers with experience.
Some are family-friendly, offering kitesurfing lessons for children.
Many options are available depending on your budget and needs.
The sessions may last from 1 to 3 hours, but you can book sessions for 2-3 days in advance.
Certified, highly professional, and experienced instructors conduct all lessons. The schools operate according to high safety standards.
You will find all the necessary equipment you may need there. In addition to the customized services provided, equipment rentals may be possible for experienced riders as well. In some cases, you may even be able to buy kitesurfing equipment.

Map

Discover the kitesurfing spots and schools on our map.

Weather & Wind conditions

Naxos is a popular kitesurfing destination in Greece due to its strong and consistent winds. Some of its golden beaches are well-known among kitesurfing enthusiasts thanks to the Meltemia winds, which blows from the North on almost a daily basis -more than 20-25 days per month- during the warm summer months and usually reach 4 to 7 in the Beaufort scale (11-21 knots).
Meltemi wind is a result of the Venturi effect caused by the meeting of the high-pressure system of the Balkans and the low-pressure system of Turkey above the islands. A mini Venturi effect is also created between Paros and Naxos, making the wind even stronger on the western coast of Naxos. Contrary to other Mediterranean winds, Meltemi is considered the most reliable one as it usually lasts a few days at a time and then stops, only to start blowing again shortly after.

Video

Discover Mikri Vigla, the famous kitesurfing spot.