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Rhodes North windsurfing holidays, with the Greece experts.
Windsurf Holidays To RhodesRhodes is the second largest of the Greek islands and has long been a very popular summer sun holiday destination with Northern Europeans - there are lots of flights from many regional airports.
The Rhodes North 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 Rhodes North!
Windsurf Holidays To Rhodes
Rhodes is the second largest of the Greek islands and has long been a very popular summer sun holiday destination with Northern Europeans - there are lots of flights from many regional airports. Rhodes Town in the North of the island is a mixture of historical buildings, cobbled small streets lined with shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as having buzzing nightlife if you want it. Rhodes can be a little bucket and spade in places but also has considerable charm and character.
Leading southwards from Rhodes Town is a long stretch of hotel-lined beaches, including Ixia and Ialyssos where the best windsurfing is and a brilliant selection of windsurf centres. Within walking distance of the windsurf locations, there are a number of well-priced hotels as well as a superb luxury hotel. This makes Rhodes a great place for a short-haul family windsurf holiday as well as a more focused pure windsurf trip for solo travellers or firends.
The Windsurfing In Northern Rhodes
On the North west coast of Rhodes the island gets the well known Meltemi wind, specifically in Ixia and Ialyssos. This is a thermal wind which is generated from the venturi effect between Greek islands, Turkey and the hills of Mont Smith. During the summer months of May to September, almost every afternoon, the wind picks up to a nice 20 knots! The average wind range is between 16 and 25 knots.
The wind blows across on shore at the windsurf spot. There is a great sandy beach entry and a great flat water section, especially good for beginners in the mornings. By the time of the wind kicks in some small waves start to swell, creating text-book bump and jump weather.
Other Activities In Ialyssos
As well as having some of the best beaches in the Aegean, Rhodes is very mountainous, which is great if you love exploring and mount biking. Rhodes Town has wonderfull shopping, restaurants and pubs, people from all over the world pay the island a visit during the summer, so it has a truly international feel. Take an excursion into the island to get away from the tourist areas and you will see a completely different side of Rhodes. Inland are picturesque hills and valleys and further south, deserted beaches. Rhodes has a long history and this is reflected in the castles and buildings that still remain and legends associated with many places.
Nightlife
Nightlife can be as much or as little as you want. Ialysos is a busy area and there are lots of bars and restaurants to choose from. There are wonderful tavernas serving Greek meze (little plates of everything imaginable), ouzo and the best fresh fish you will find anywhere and we highly recommend that you try the local wines. Rhodes Town is just 5 kilometres away and has a selection of quaint quayside restaurants. There are also several nightclubs and late bars.
Speak to a Greece expert
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 Rhodes North is your best match.
Skill level match
How well Rhodes North suits each stage of your windsurf journey.
Learn To Windsurf 80%
Improver with lessons 80%
Independent with rental 100%
Windfoil 90%
Rhodes North in pictures
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Combine your Rhodes North 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
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in Rhodes North
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the windsurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £128/night · buffet breakfast
Sheraton Rhodes Resort
- The top luxury hotel in North Rhodes
- Fantastic Windsurf and WIngfoil directly opposite
- Beautiful grounds and swimming pools, all the facilities you could dream of.
From £176/night · all inclusive all meal
Electra Palace Hotel
- A great standard all inclusive beach front hotel
- One of the best Windsurf/Wingfoiling centres a short stroll away
- One of the least 'package holiday feel' All Inclusive options
From £68/night · half board
Blue Horizon
- Located directly on the beach of Ialyssos
- One of the best Windsurf and Wingfoiling centres directly at the beach
- Beautiful views of the opposite coast of Asia Minor
From £77/night · room only
Sun Beach Resort Complex
- Family friendly and well priced property
- Comfortable and cosy rooms overlooking the gardens or sea
- 3 Windsurfing/Wingfoilng centres within easy reach
From £50/night · bed and breakfast
Nathalie Hotel
- Small Authentic Island hotel
- Great Value for money
- Set back from the beach and main road
Want to explore the rest of Greece?
Our top recommended hotels across Greece — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your Rhodes North stay.
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Citta Dei Nicliani
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18 Micon Athens
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Micon Lofts
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Perianth Hotel
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The Foundry
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Kyrimai Hotel
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Cape Sounio
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Kitegreece
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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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