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Rhodes South windsurfing holidays, with the Greece experts.
In the very South of Rhodes is the small wind haven of Prasonisi, approximately a 1-and-a-half-hour drive from Rhodes airport.
The Rhodes South season at a glance
The months we'd pick for windsurfing in Rhodes South are highlighted below, from our own time sailing here.
Why you'll love windsurfing in Rhodes South!
Windsurfing Holiday Prasonisi In South Rhodes
In the very South of Rhodes is the small wind haven of Prasonisi, approximately a 1-and-a-half-hour drive from Rhodes airport. This resort is dedicated to windsurfing, wing foiling, and kitesurfing with reliable, strong winds and well-stocked centres with the latest equipment. There are two horseshoe-shaped bays connected with a sandbar; one side is super flat water for Windsurfing and Wing foil only, and on the other side there are small waves predominantly for kitesurfing.
Directly on the Beach of Parsonsi there is a small cluster of restaurants, shops and a few small hotels, the best of which is The Oasis Prasonisi. This is a great place to stay for dedicated windsurfers who want to spend as much time on the water as possible. If you want a more luxurious experience, or you are travelling with a non-windsurfing partner or family, we recommend the Atrium Prestige which is just 20 20-minute drive away. This is a fantastic hotel with amazing value for money; we have exceptional prices.
The Spot
Want flat water and waves in the same spot? This is the place! Prasonisi sailing area basically consists of 2 bays backing onto one another with the wind blowing directly across the sandy beach between them. Therefore, you have one bay with offshore wind / super flat water and the other bay with onshore wind / small waves (maximum 2 metres). There is a good rescue service for windsurfers and kitesurfers which makes sailing on the offshore side quite safe and really good fun.The Wind
The wind in Prasonisi is very strong and very reliable, normally you would expect 25 - 26 days per month of 20 - 30 knots!! It’s the NW “Meltemi” trade wind that blows across the whole Med in the summer. Hot weather in mainland Europe creates a very dry and very stable high pressure which funnels this NW wind through the Greek Islands. Due to local topography, the wind funnels through the island opposite Prasonisi and the large hill behind it Prasonisi will usually have a force stronger than elsewhere on the island. The windsurfing season is May to mid October with the strongest winds in July/August.The local wind is a thermal effect so it's best in the summer months. It's worth noting that the wind here seems to be dominated by local effects so the windguru forecast doesn't bear much relation to the actual conditions.
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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 Rhodes South is the right choice.
Skill level match
How Rhodes South works for windsurfers at each level.
Learn To Windsurf 80%
Improver with lessons 100%
Independent with rental 100%
Waves 30%
Windfoil 100%
Rhodes South in pictures
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Tours that pair Rhodes South 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 Rhodes South
We've stayed in these and checked how they work for a windsurf trip. They're the ones we'd pick in Rhodes South.
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From £141/night · bed & breakfast
Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort
- Luxury resort in a scenic quiet setting
- Perfect for both families or couples
- Beach front pool suites are stunning
From £168/night · breakfast
Oasis Hotel
- Small high standard hotel right on Prasonisi Bay
- Great service and 'cosy' atmosphere
- A hop, skip and a jump into the sea
What our clients say
From clients who booked Rhodes South with us.
Just returned from our first trip to Prasonisi and am very pleased to report that it didn’t disappoint! We had 7 days windsurfing and, although it was on bigger sails than we hoped ( generally 6.2), we were really well looked after and now ready for a much needed rest.
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