KiteGlobeCrete / Platanias
📍 Heraclion, Chania, Greece · Kiteboarding spot
Crete / Platanias is a kiteboarding spot near Heraclion, Chania in Greece, with open ocean conditions.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraclion, Chania |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 35.5201, 23.8947 |
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Platanias offers open ocean conditions (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crete / Platanias?
Drive west from Chania and you will get to Platanias.
View Crete / Platanias on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Platanias?
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.