KiteGlobeCrete / Falassarna
Crete / Falassarna is a kiteboarding spot near Heraklion, Chania in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, December.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraklion, Chania |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, December |
| Coordinates | 35.4949, 23.5803 |
About Crete / Falassarna
This beach is ridable mostly during winter and spring. Generally it is not a windy place but when the Southwest wind is there it is perfect for wave riding. The water for the South (sideshore) or Southwest (sideonshore) winds that we usually have in winter and spring is from choppy to very big waves (>3m) depending on the wind direction and speed. The waves don't break progressively and there is a large shore break area. Few rocks in the water close to the beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Crete / Falassarna?
The best time to kite Crete / Falassarna is January, February, March, April, May, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Falassarna offers open ocean conditions with SW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crete / Falassarna?
It is about 60km from Chania and it takes about 45min to get there.
Hazards at Crete / Falassarna
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.