Crete / Poubelles Beach

📍 Sitia, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Crete / Poubelles Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Sitia in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Country	Greece
Nearest town	Sitia
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean, Island
Best wind direction	W
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal, Trade
Best months	April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	35.2848, 26.2867

About Crete / Poubelles Beach

Beautiful bay with flat water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Crete / Poubelles Beach?

The best time to kite Crete / Poubelles Beach is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Crete / Poubelles Beach offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, island.

How do I get to Crete / Poubelles Beach?

From Sitia east, then follow signs to Vai and Erimoupoli. From here further north until you see the water to the left.

Hazards at Crete / Poubelles Beach

Rocks, Stones.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Crete / Poubelles Beach?

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.