Europe Kiteboard Spot in Greece
Aliki Beach
Aliki Beach in Lemnos is the first kitesurfing only beach on the island and offers great wind all summer long thanks to the Meltemi thermal, which blows side shore from June to October. It’s got a shallow spot closer to shore perfect for beginners to learn kitesurfing, and then drops off deep pretty quickly making this a perfect place for practicing or learning hydrofoil kitesurfing. The island of Lemnos offers plenty in terms of beaches and beauty, and also has a lot of history (as do so many of the Greek islands!) so it makes for a good family kite holiday destination with a bit of everything to keep all members happy (if they aren’t already kitesurfing too!). The wind here normally only comes later in the day, so it’s a lazy kind of vibe in the mornings, great for when you just want to unwind and not stress yourself with catching the perfect wind.
Learn about
Aliki Beach Kitesurfing wind conditions
The wind usually begins to blow most afternoons from late May and remains until mid-to-late October. This is the Meltemi wind season, the thermal wind which gives much of the area such amazing wind statistics. As it's a thermal wind the forecasts don’t always show it completely accurately, so for a better picture you can chat to the local kite schools to know what to look for. Generally the wind starts light in the morning and picks up by lunchtime, and then blows all the way until sunset. The sunset kite sessions here are incredible, and well worth the trip!
The water is flatter close to shore, and you can get some rolling ocean chop and small waves breaking onto the shallower area, so there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Strapless riding and hydrofoiling are very popular here, and it’s a great place to practice for anyone at any level.
body wear
- board shorts
- short neo
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
wind daytime
- in the afternoon
- midday
wind type
- constant
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Historical Wind Stats for Aliki Beach Kiteboarding
How is the wind
Forecast for Aliki Beach the next days
Infrastructure
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Aliki Beach
The actual spot at Aliki is pretty remote, the only other residents being the pink flamingos that give the local kite school its name. So for more action you’ll want to move around the island a bit, which is where a rental car would be highly recommended. There are also a number of other places to kite on Lemnos so you can pick and choose depending on the day and your mood.
There are quite a few stunning beaches on Lemnos, with crystal clear water perfect for swimming, or if you fancy getting your heart rate up you can climb up to some of the various castle ruins scattered over the island.
camper parking
- Overnight
car parking
- At the spot
emergency
- A rescue service
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- Yes
Logistics
How to get to Aliki Beach
Lemnos international airport (LXS) is the one on the island itself, and from there it’s highly recommended to rent a car. You can get around with taxis and buses but really a car is going to make life much easier for you. If you can’t find a decent flight it’s also possible to fly to Athens and then take a ferry from there to Lemnos, it will just take a while longer as it’s one of the islands further from Athens.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Not existing
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
Aliki Beach - sometimes called Saltlake Bay - is just up north of Keros Beach. It has around 2-3 knots more wind. The Meltemi wind is coming onshore from north, so make sure you know how to ride upwind.
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