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Crete / Chiona Beach

📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Crete / Chiona Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions.

CountryGreece
Nearest townHeraclion
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Wind typeThermal
Coordinates35.1977, 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.

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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.