Windsurf

Windsurf became popular in Greece since the victory of Nikos Kaklamanakis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

Greece is a paradise destination for Windsurf. It offers perfect wind conditions especially during the warm and sunny summer season.They are numerous spots on islands as well as the mainland suitable for pros as well as beginners.Do a little research before planning your trip.Check weather statistics before booking your holiday.

Greece has two Seas: The Aegean and the Ionian. The best area to practice windsurf is in the Aegean for the reason that all the islands in the summer have wind coming from the North, the Meltemi. The Meltemi blows in the Aegean from May to September and its force is particularly strong during the months of July and August. The intensity of the Meltemi is not the same on every region of the Aegean. Some regions have much more wind and are a benediction for windsurfers. One of the strongest can be found in the Cycladic islands of Naxos and Paros .These areas attract thousands of windsurfers every year.

The Ionian Sea winds which blow during the summer months are called Maistros and are coming from the North West. They are less strong than the Meltemi but in some areas like the famous island of Lefkada, a thermal wind also offers perfect conditions for windsurfing and attracts many windsurfers every year.

The PBA, the world association of professional windsurfers, organizes every year since 1993 the World Championship in the Greek islands and more especially on the island of Paros in the Cyclades. The competition takes place every summer on the New Golden Beach and attracts all the greatest champions.

HELLENIC WINDSURFING ASSOCIATION
4 FILELLINON STREET
ATHENS 105 53
GREECE
TEL: 210.323.3696, 210. 325.5000