KiteGlobeCrete / Amoudara
Crete / Amoudara is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in July, August.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraclion |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August |
| Coordinates | 35.3392, 25.0632 |
About Crete / Amoudara
The water is flat, rarely a little bit choppy near the shore. Very good for kiteboarding. Nearly no waves deeper in the water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Crete / Amoudara?
The best time to kite Crete / Amoudara is July, August, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Amoudara offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Crete / Amoudara?
Fly to Athens (Greece) if there are no direct flights to Crete from your country. Than fly to Heraclion (Crete), than with a bus or a taxi it is just some 15 minutes till Amoudara.
Hazards at Crete / Amoudara
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.