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Crete windsurfing holidays, with the Greece experts.
The expanse of Paleokastro lies approximately 3 hours by car from the airport on the far North Easterly point of Crete.
The Crete season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable windsurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Why you'll love windsurfing in Crete!
Crete Windsurf Holiday Overview
The expanse of Paleokastro lies approximately 3 hours by car from the airport on the far North Easterly point of Crete. The drive takes you through some stunning scenery along the Northern coast line with the most dramatic views through the winding roads of Eastern Crete. The Journey is rewarded by a part of Greece that is devoid of mass tourism, Some would say this is the Greece of 20 year ago.
Our lasting impression of Crete was the incredible kindness and friendliness of the locals and the unspoiled natural feel of the resort. This is a perfect location for a relaxing windsurfing holiday, with very reliable strong wind in the afternoons, and flat water conditions for all levels.
The Windsurfing In Kouremenos Bay Crete
Around Palekastro the ‘Meltemi’ wind increases its power due the alocal thermal and a funnelling effect that gives the ground wind an additional 2 Beaufort. This makes Kouremenos beach one of the windiest spots in the whole of Europe. This is also why the largest windmill generator park in Greece is in the surrounding area.
The bay offers perfect flat-water conditions due to the cross off shore wind and protected bay area. This meas it is quite gusty and light wind intially but soon cleans up into great flat water blasting conditions. There are small waves further out if you get tired on blasting around on the flat section. This is the ideal place for windsurfers who want to brake-in their first ‘chop hop’.
The entrance to the sea, is marked with buoys and beginners will easily and safely be able to practice around this area. Through the flat water and sandy shore, it is an ideal and effortless entrance. The wind blows side shore from the left nomrally blowing between 4 and 7 Beaufort duringthe summer season of mid May through to early October.
Other Activities In Crete
On the odd occasion that there is no wind there are some very nice secluded beaches and cosy water front restaurtant to explore. For the more adventurous this area is becoming very well known for mountain biking and our partner windsurf centre offers a full rage of great bikes and guided tours.
Nightlife In Crete
During the summer life starts in the evening and takes place in the village square by the church, which is surrounded with local cafes, bars and restaurants. While the children play football, the adults enjoy a traditional meal in the Greek taverns and the youth are having fun in the neighbouring bars, till the early hours.True party freaks should visit, Sitia, which lies 20 km from Palaikastro. Sitias Harbour is full of energy, packed with bars and cafes and the nightlife continues till the early hours of the morning in a diversity of discos.
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We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Greece. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether Crete is your best match.
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How well Crete suits each stage of your windsurf journey.
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Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Combine your Crete stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.
Athens and Karpathos Tour
From £1,395 ppCombine the impressive culture and architecture of Athens with the laid back authentic island of Karparthos
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Rhodes South and North Tour
From £1,280 ppIf you are wanting to enjoy both Prasonisi in the South and Ixia in the North, this simple tour takes in 2 of the best wind spots for both Wing foiling and Windsurfing (Kiting is also possible, particularly if you bring your own kit). Using Rhodes International Airport as your start and end point and inclusive of a car to get around!
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Athens, Evia and Lemnos Tour
From £1,500 ppUsing Athens as a hub to gain access to this ancient and historic city as well as the relaxed island of Evia, prior to completing the trip with a week's watersports on the island of Lemnos
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We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the windsurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £87/night · room only
Grandes Apartments Kouremenos
- Just 70 metres from the Kouremenos beach
- Walking distance to the windsurf centre
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Kastri Village Hotel
- Uninterrupted view over the magnificent windsurf bay
- Just 2km from the village of Palekastro and the windsurf centre
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Palekastro Villas
- Uninterrupted views of the countryside and down to the sea
- Each villa has its own swimming pool
From £63/night · room only
Kouremenos Villas
- Stunning views over the windsurf bay and the lush olive groves
- Just 2 km from the windsurf centre
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Casa di Mare Apartments
- Just 150 metres from the long sand and pebble beach of Kouremenos
From £59/night · room only
Glaros Beach Apartments
- Located close to the long beach of Kouremenos
- Apartments are surrounded by olive trees and enjoy wonderful views of the sea
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We take every booking personally. Anything that doesn’t look right, anything that needs chasing — we’re the ones awake worrying about it, so you’re not.
Your money goes into trust
Not into our bank account. It sits with an independent trustee and is only released after you have travelled. If we stopped trading tomorrow it would still be there, and it would come back to you.
We book it all, and then check it
Flights, transfers, the room you actually chose, your lessons. Confirmed before you fly, not arranged when you land. We don’t book the cheapest transfer — drivers who turn up and speak English.
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Documents, visas, kit, anything you’re unsure about. A real conversation with the person who booked it, not an automated reminder.
We’re on WhatsApp the whole time you’re away
Any hour, any country. Flight moved, room not right, lessons cancelled for weather — one number, answered by someone who already knows your booking.
Talk to a Windsurf travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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