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Santorini / Monolithos

📍 Thira, Greece · Kiteboarding spot

Santorini / Monolithos is a kiteboarding spot near Thira in Greece, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

CountryGreece
Nearest townThira
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October, November
Coordinates36.4129, 25.4826

About Santorini / Monolithos

Small to medium waves. Flat water behind the mole.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Santorini / Monolithos?

The best time to kite Santorini / Monolithos is May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Santorini / Monolithos offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Santorini / Monolithos?

Just east of the airport.

Hazards at Santorini / Monolithos

Mole.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Santorini / Monolithos?

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.