Crete / Chiona Beach
📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot
Crete / Chiona Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraclion |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 35.1977, 26.2773 |
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Chiona Beach offers open ocean conditions (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crete / Chiona Beach?
From Sitia east to Palaikastron, then further east to Chiona Beach.
View Crete / Chiona Beach on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Chiona Beach?
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.