KiteGlobeCrete / Rethymno
Crete / Rethymno is a kiteboarding spot near Chania, Iraklion, Athens in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Chania, Iraklion, Athens |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 35.3672, 24.4865 |
About Crete / Rethymno
Onshore wind brings in rollers. Water gets deeper than wading depth fairly quickly. There are currents in the area and the port police advises to be careful. The undertow from the waves make it hard to walk out under control.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crete / Rethymno offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crete / Rethymno?
Fly to Chania on Crete and get a bus to Rethymno, or fly to Athens and get a boat. The best beach in the area is a few hundred yards east of the ferry port, marked 'municipal beach'.
Hazards at Crete / Rethymno
Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.