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Crete / Ierapetra

📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryGreece
Nearest townHeraclion
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Wind typeThermal
Coordinates35.0100, 25.7470

About Crete / Ierapetra

Chop to small waves.

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to Crete / Ierapetra?

From Heraclion east on E75 and 90. Then follow signs to Ierapetra.

Hazards at Crete / Ierapetra

Swimmers, Wave breaker, Mole.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Ierapetra?

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.