Petrino Watersports

Windsuf and Kitesurf

The long sandy beaches, the excellent wind conditions and tourist infrastructure have trnasformed Naxos into a windsrufer's hot spot over the last decade. Plaka beach provides excellent wind and water conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. We provide the equipment, guidance and safety for any level of these sports.

Lessons and equipment

Windsurfing is no longer considered an "elite" sport as with the introduction of special equipment a beginnner can start surfing in just an hour! Our expereinced instructor will introduce you to the basics of the sport and then youl will be able to practice with little or no attendance.

For the advanced users we provide a wide range of quality equipment and all the accesories at no extra cost. Choose one of our flexible renting packages or store your equipment in our safe site. Please note tha for all customers our rescue service is FREE.

Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is a water sport that uses wind power to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard (similar to a wakeboard). Kitesurfing is the latest craze in watersports and has a rapidly funbase. We provide the basic equipment and lessons to get you started in this challeging but rewarding sport.

Wind and water conditions

Naxos lies at the heart of the Aegean sea, therefore it's blessed with "Meltemi", a strong dry north wind which blows from about mid-May to mid-September. Meltemi reaches its maximum during July and August. The wind usually starts in the early afternoon and dies out at sun set. Water is flat to choppy close to the beach and on the outside small waves are formed for jumps

The following map shows our site location and main wind direction.

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The following table form Windfinder shows detailed statistics about the wind inour area

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