Ornos Kitesurf Spot in Mykonos
Europe Kiteboard Spot in Greece
Mykonos is a popular and groovy tourist spot and a part of the Cyclades Islands in Greece. With the picturesque emerald beaches and beautiful landscapes, the island is absolutely charming and has a cosmopolitan feel. As a kite spot, this beach will beat many in the leading run. With choppy to flat, shallow water and gusty yet stable wind, this place manages to attract kitesurfers around the world. Many consider Mykonos as one of the best party islands in Europe for its dynamic nightlife. Hence, the place is also known as the "Ibiza of Greece." Besides, the trendy beach ambience and mesmerizing seascapes will steal your heart for sure.
Ornos is a beautiful and versatile beach that offers water sports, luxury accommodations, and gorgeous architecture. Nomads, couples, and families, everyone can spend their laid back beach vacay here. The beach has fine sand that curves inwards, forming a bay that serves as an excellent kitesurf spot. The water is tide independent, hence stable. But due to the gusty winds, the water sometimes becomes choppy, suitable for intermediate to advanced kitesurfers. For their safety, beginners should surf under the supervision of an instructor.
Ornos Kitesurfing wind conditions
Ornos beach experiences northern winds, also known as Meltemi, during the summer. The wind is mostly constant and stays between 20 to 25 knots, with the gusts going up to 32 knots at times. A kite of size 8-10, depending on your weight, is ideal for wind conditions. The shoulder season here is from April to September, while the peak months are June, July, and August. The place is very busy during the peak months. So, if you are looking to kitesurf here on a bit unoccupied beach, avoid the peak months. The kite spot in Ornos beach is also thermal wind spot. For this reason and a changing climate, wind statistics and forecasts are not 100% reliable. Every year the forecasting websites release a new forecast. Check those before setting out or get the latest wind updates from local kite schools.
body wear
- board shorts
- short neo
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- island
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
- flat water
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- gusty
Impressions
Wind Stats for Ornos Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Ornos
Ornos beach offers you all kinds of kitesurfing facilities, like a kite repair center, rescue service, and a medical center. A diving school is also available on the beach. Hire top-quality kiteboarding gear from the rental shops. The kiteboard spot has beautiful 5-star hotels with spa, gym, restaurants, and beach bars for a reboot from all the stress. The beach is just a short walk away from your stay. During the day, swim around lazily under the bright sun in an inflatable swimming ring. And, if you are looking for nightlife, Ornos beach hosts exotic and crazy parties. Ornos has a fabulous beachfront where many boats and yachts stop. Korfos beach is just 300 meters away on the opposite side.If you are done with Ornos and looking for more action, go for a sunset walk to explore the churches, beautiful white buildings that radiate bright colors, and calm harbors.
camper parking
- Overnight
car parking
- At the spot
emergency
- A medical center
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
has restaurant
- Yes
How to get to Ornos and how to bring it about while you're there
During on-season, there are regular flights that operate from Athens to Mykonos. The flight takes about 25 minutes to reach. Ornos has quite a dependable bus service during the peak season so that you can go for it. But many people choose a rental car for their convenience. The kite spot is around a 10-minute drive from the airport.
accommodation
- at the spot
public transport
- Mellow
rental cars
- Recommended
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