Elafonisi Lagoon

📍 Crete Chania (CHQ), Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Elafonisi Lagoon is a kiteboarding spot near Crete Chania (CHQ) in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.

Country	Greece
Nearest town	Crete Chania (CHQ)
Water type	Open ocean
Best wind direction	SE, S, SW, NW
Best months	June, July, August, September
Coordinates	35.2730, 23.5396

About Elafonisi Lagoon

Discover kitesurfing at Elafonisi Lagoon in Crete, Greece. Ride crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and steady summer winds from June to September. Perfect for beginners and freestyle riders with flat to choppy conditions

When is the best time to kitesurf at Elafonisi Lagoon?

The best time to kite Elafonisi Lagoon is June, July, August, September, when the SE, S, SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Elafonisi Lagoon offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW, NW wind.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Elafonisi Lagoon?

8 kite schools operate in Greece. See kite schools in Greece →

Other kite spots near Elafonisi Lagoon

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Crete / Rethymno · 87 km · Chania, Iraklion, Athens

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.