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Alikes Ancient Pidna kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Greece
Overview
Alikes Ancient Pidna is a spot on the western coast of the Thermaikos Gulf, in the Pieria region, near the archaeological site of ancient Pidna (location of the famous battle of 168 BC). Facing east towards the gulf, this spot benefits from the Vardaris (N/NNW) arriving from the Vardar valley in side-shore, as well as east/northeasterly winds crossing the gulf. The name "Alikes" refers to the ancient salt pans of the area, offering shallow areas and flat water.
Spot forecast for Alikes Ancient Pidna
Sunrise 07:45 · Sunset 18:42
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Alikes Ancient Pidna: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
75h
in July · 9.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, July and October, at 10 rideable days and 19 °C. The low point is March, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 8 °C. The wettest month is December, with 176 mm.
Monthly averages: Alikes Ancient Pidna
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 | 76 h | 8 °C | 43 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 43 h | 10 °C | 36 mm |
| March | 3.5 | 32 h | 14 °C | 83 mm |
| April | 6.0 | 56 h | 18 °C | 70 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 47 h | 21 °C | 56 mm |
| June | 6.0 | 40 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 9.5 | 75 h | 30 °C | 4 mm |
| August | 8.0 | 52 h | 29 °C | 14 mm |
| September | 6.5 | 47 h | 26 °C | 47 mm |
| October | 9.5 | 71 h | 19 °C | 69 mm |
| November | 7.5 | 60 h | 13 °C | 77 mm |
| December | 9.5 | 68 h | 9 °C | 176 mm |
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Technical details of Alikes Ancient Pidna spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Launch from sandy beaches or the edges of the former salt pans. In Vardaris (N/NNW), the wind is side-shore — riding along the coast. In east/NE wind, onshore to side-onshore conditions. The shallow areas of the former salt pans offer very flat and shallow water — ideal for freestyle and learning. Beyond, the gulf offers more depth and fetch.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Very flat water in the shallows and former salt pan areas. Moderate chop in the open gulf in NE/E onshore wind. The east-west gulf fetch (20+ km) can generate chop in strong wind. Shallow depth (50 cm to 1 m) in salt pan areas, progressive in the gulf.
Parking
Access from the Pieria coastal road (old national road). Parking along the road or on paths leading to the former salt pans. Relatively easy access area.
Wind specificities
The Vardaris (N/NNW) is the main wind, arriving from the Vardar valley in side-shore on this east-facing coast. East and northeasterly winds cross the gulf and arrive onshore to side-onshore. The Pieria coast also benefits from thermals generated by the heating of Mount Olympus slopes to the southwest. The former salt pans offer protected areas with very flat water. Consistent and reliable wind, particularly from spring to autumn.
Hazards
Potentially very powerful Vardaris — assess your skills. Muddy bottom in salt pan areas can trap feet. Murky water in places making obstacles invisible. Some debris or stakes in former salt pan areas. Archaeological site nearby — respect protected zones.
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