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Kitesurfing in NaxosGR
The Cyclades' kite island: the meltemi accelerates through the Naxos-Paros strait onto Mikri Vigla beach, delivering 20-plus windy days a month all summer.
Why here
The meltemi is the Aegean's summer engine, and the Naxos-Paros strait is where it works hardest: a Venturi acceleration that makes Mikri Vigla one of the most reliably windy beaches in the Mediterranean, 20 to 25 windy days a month through July and August at four to seven Beaufort. The beach splits its personality perfectly, flat-water lagoon side for learners, waves on the other, with a dedicated kite zone and two long-established IKO schools, one teaching here since 1997, plus kite-hotel lodging steps from the launch. It is the Greek island holiday where the wind is the itinerary rather than the annoyance.
Best months
June to mid-September is the meltemi season, strongest in July and August; May and late September are gentler shoulders suited to first lessons. Mornings run lighter, afternoons deliver the power.
Getting there & around
Fly to Naxos (JNX) via Athens or take the ferry from Piraeus; Mikri Vigla is 20 minutes from Naxos Town. Book July-August courses weeks ahead.
Skill levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Schools & guides (2)
Flisvos Kite Centre
SchoolAn IKO school on Mikri Vigla with courses at every level and kite-hotel lodging on the beach.
Kite Center Naxos
SchoolRun by Thalasea Sports on Mikri Vigla since 1997 and IKO-affiliated since 2004, teaching the strait's reliable meltemi.