Ammoudara

📍 Crete Heraklion (HER), Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Ammoudara is a kiteboarding spot near Crete Heraklion (HER) in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.

Country	Greece
Nearest town	Crete Heraklion (HER)
Water type	Open ocean
Best wind direction	S, NW
Best months	June, July, August, September
Coordinates	35.3380, 25.0993

About Ammoudara

Discover Ammoudara in Crete, Greece – a top kitesurfing spot with reliable thermal winds, flatwater to small waves, and sandy beaches. Best season June–September, ideal for beginners and advanced riders. Close to Heraklion airport with kite schools and rentals available.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ammoudara?

The best time to kite Ammoudara is June, July, August, September, when the S, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ammoudara offers open ocean conditions with S, NW wind.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Ammoudara?

8 kite schools operate in Greece. See kite schools in Greece →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.