Name: Kalamion / Crete
Address: GR

Overview

Kalamion is a kitesurfing spot on the north coast of Crete, between Chania and Rethymno. The north-facing beach receives the Meltemi directly onshore. A less touristy spot than Platanias, offering more tranquility.

Conditions are typical of the north Cretan coast: onshore Meltemi from N/NNW, choppy water, sailing accessible to intermediates.

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Sunrise 07:33 · Sunset 18:42

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Kalamion / Crete: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

146h

in July · 23.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 146 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is December, at 5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 92%13-20 knots · 8%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is January, with 132 mm.

Monthly averages: Kalamion / Crete

Monthly averages — Kalamion / Crete — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	9.5	66 h	16 °C	132 mm
February	13.5	97 h	15 °C	103 mm
March	9.5	60 h	19 °C	29 mm
April	14.5	91 h	20 °C	36 mm
May	12.0	77 h	23 °C	52 mm
June	18.5	124 h	30 °C	0 mm
July	23.5	146 h	32 °C	0 mm
August	22.5	146 h	31 °C	2 mm
September	15.5	89 h	28 °C	2 mm
October	10.0	48 h	23 °C	4 mm
November	6.0	33 h	20 °C	35 mm
December	5.0	31 h	17 °C	94 mm

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Technical details of Kalamion / Crete spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launching from the beach. Less crowded than Platanias or Rethymno, more space for sailing. No kite school on site. Works from June to September.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Open water with onshore chop. Sandy bottom. Progressive depth. Sea of Crete water, clear and warm.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road. Less touristically developed area – a few tavernas nearby. Nearby villages for basic services.

Wind specificities

Onshore Meltemi from N/NNW, 15-22 knots from June to September. Reliable and consistent conditions. Wind is well established by early afternoon.

Hazards

Coastal current possible in sustained wind. No permanent supervision. Bring safety equipment.

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