Agios Nikolaos beach at Arkasa on Karpathos' west coast, with Kassos behind — Photo: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

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Karpathos – Afiartis

Wing Kite Intermediate Advanced

Afiartis bay sits directly in the path of the Meltemi and gets some of the strongest, most reliable summer wind in the Aegean, routinely 25–35 knots in July and August. Several beaches offer flat water, chop or waves depending on the day. This is a strong-wind destination for intermediate and advanced riders; beginners should come in June or September.

Water Flat and waves

Best season Jun–Sep

Suited for Intermediate, Advanced

Map 35.42, 27.15

Source: kitejungle.com · checked 2026-09-22

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