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Crete / Istro East

📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Crete / Istro East is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind.

CountryGreece
Nearest townHeraclion
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN
Wind typeThermal
Coordinates35.1251, 25.7447

About Crete / Istro East

Beautiful, blue and clear water.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Crete / Istro East offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Crete / Istro East?

From Heraclion drive east on E75 and 90, then you will get to Istro. This beach is located east of Istro.

Hazards at Crete / Istro East

Swimmers, Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Istro East?

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.