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Raches

📍 Lamia, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Raches is a kiteboarding spot near Lamia in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryGreece
Nearest townLamia
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates38.8686, 22.7581

About Raches

Big sandy spit with perfect flat water behind. Kitesurf Raches, Greece – a sandy spit with flatwater lagoon, steady thermal winds, schools, and rentals. Best season June–August with July peak.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Raches?

The best time to kite Raches is May, June, July, August, September, when the E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Raches offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Raches?

Park on the beach.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Raches?

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.