Crete / Ierapetra
📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot
Crete / Ierapetra is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraclion |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 35.0100, 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.
View Crete / Ierapetra on the interactive map →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.