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Crete / Faneromeni

📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryGreece
Nearest townHeraclion
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Wind typeThermal
Coordinates35.2349, 26.0603

About Crete / Faneromeni

Excellent waves. Look out for rocks in the water.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Crete / Faneromeni offers open ocean conditions (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Crete / Faneromeni?

West of Sitia. Find the little church on the peninsula.

Hazards at Crete / Faneromeni

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Faneromeni?

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.