KiteGlobeHerkaleio Kite Beach
📍 Heraklion, Greece · Kiteboarding spot
Herkaleio Kite Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Heraklion in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW wind, best ridden in July, August.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Heraklion |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August |
| Coordinates | 35.3380, 25.0995 |
About Herkaleio Kite Beach
This beach offers many different conditions, depending on wind strength and direction.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Herkaleio Kite Beach?
The best time to kite Herkaleio Kite Beach is July, August, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Herkaleio Kite Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Herkaleio Kite Beach?
Just west of Heraklion. Park next to the beach.
Hazards at Herkaleio Kite Beach
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.