KiteGlobeCrete / Elafonisi
Crete / Elafonisi is a kiteboarding spot near Chania in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Chania |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 35.2715, 23.5416 |
About Crete / Elafonisi
Flat to choppy water. Can be very flat behind spits and sand bars. Lots of shallow water. Beautiful clear and blue water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Crete / Elafonisi?
The best time to kite Crete / Elafonisi is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SE, S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Elafonisi offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Crete / Elafonisi?
From Chania west on E65 to Kastelli, then south to Kambos and further to Ayios Pandeleimon. From here about 4 km further south to Elafonisi.
Hazards at Crete / Elafonisi
Swimmers, Rocks.
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8 kite schools operate in Greece. See kite schools in Greece →
Other kite spots near Crete / Elafonisi
- Elafonisi Lagoon
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- Crete / Rethymno
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.