Camocim And Maceio
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 months we'd pick for windsurfing in Crete are highlighted below, from our own time sailing here.
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.
Speak to a Greece expert
We've sailed here and know the hotels we sell in Greece first hand. Give us your dates and level and we'll say whether Crete is the right choice.
Skill level match
How Crete works for windsurfers at each level.
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Crete in pictures
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Tours that pair Crete with other places worth seeing. Each one is planned around your dates 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
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in Crete
We've stayed in these and checked how they work for a windsurf trip. They're the ones we'd pick in Crete.
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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
We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. This is what that means once your windsurf holiday is booked.
Your money is held in trust
Everything you pay goes into a trust account, separate from our business, and stays there until after your holiday. If we ever stopped trading, it would come back to you.
Booked and checked before you fly
Flights, transfers, the room you chose, your board and sail hire or lessons. All of it is confirmed before you leave home, and the transfer company's drivers turn up and speak English.
A phone call before you go
Documents, visas, whether to take your own board or hire one. If something is on your mind, ask. You'll be talking to the person who booked your trip.
WhatsApp, day and night
Late transfer, wrong room, hire kit that isn't what you asked for. Message or call one number at any hour, and the person who answers knows your holiday.
Talk to a windsurfer who knows the spots.
Tell us when you can go, what you sail and whether you're after flat water or waves. You'll get a shortlist of spots and hotels back, usually within one working day.
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