KiteGlobeCrete / Istro West
📍 Heraclion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot
Crete / Istro West is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraclion |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 35.1267, 25.7340 |
About Crete / Istro West
Beautiful clear water.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Istro West offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crete / Istro West?
From Heraclion drive east on E75 and 90, then you will get to Istro. This beach is located west of Istro.
Hazards at Crete / Istro West
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.