Kitesurf Location - Rhodos / Prasonisi ( ID rhodos___prasonisi )
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Continent:
Europe
Country:
Greece
Next Big City (Airport):
Rhodos
Next Town:
Prasonisi
Latitude:
35.8865
Longitude:
27.772
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner - Intermediate - Expert
Good for:
Features:
- Rooms - Camping - School - Shop - Rental - Rescue - Shower - Toilet - Food - Parking
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Type:
- Shallow - Flat - Chop - Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- None
Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
The sea is split in two parts. One is wavy the other is very flat but full of windsurfers. I think they would be a bit angry about kitesurfers in this zone. Prefer the less busy time to get at this side. Shallow areas.
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Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big
Hazards:
- Cars
Location crowds:
- June - July - August
The beach is big around 500-600m. In summer there are many cars and visitors. But there is space for everyone. Be careful with your camper. With high winds and tide the water can get very high. Camping is allowed and there are many in summer (around 100).
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Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Shorty - Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit
Best time to go is the summer June to August. Air 30°C, water 24°C. Wetsuit not necessary in summer. All year round possible.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- June - July - August
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds
Best Direction:
- NW
Main Direction:
- NW
Much wind: Meltemi NW from June to August, onshore and offshore. There are 2 mountains at the ends of the beach which accelerate the wind.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
Take the plane to Rhodos or the ferry from Athens/Pireaus to Rhodos. Then to the end of the island.
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In the offshore area are mostly only windsurfers. There are 3 restaurants and one mini shop. Get your food on the way to Prasonisi.
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