Windsurfing Programme

Around the Palekastro area, the “Meltemi” wind increases its strength through the local thermal and funneling effect that gives the surface wind an additional 2 Beaufort. This makes Kouremenos bay one of the most wind-certain spots in Europe with wind statistics of 20-28 wind days per month from April to October.


Apart from the the perfect swimming conditions for young and old and the “air conditioning effect” which has been enjoyed by many visitors to the area, the bay offers perfect, flat-water conditions close to the shore (due to the off-shore wind) as well as clear blue waters and is the perfect spot for those wishing to learn how to windsurf but also for those who even though advanced, want to either practice or learn new surf moves.

For those interested, somewhere in the middle of Kouremenos beach, a Windsurf station, the only fully equipped one on Crete, and its teaching team, is there to teach, equip or just instruct on new freestyle moves. Being creative themselves, they also like to help their guests express their creativity by having materials available to paint, print, design etc.
Quoting the owners: “…four friendly freaks combine the perfect surfing conditions and lifestyle at Kouremenos beach with unspoilt Greek ambience in the small Cretan village of Palekastro…”, just makes us agree!

Visit the website of Freak Surf windsurfing station in Kouremenos Beach