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One of the windiest waters in the Mediterranean: Orkos bay at Mikri Vigla on the west coast of Naxos, where the side-onshore Meltemi and shallow bottom make a safe learning ground — for those who like their wind steady and strong.
Naxos's kite spot is Mikri Vigla, in Orkos bay — a large sandy beach on the island's west coast. It's one of the windiest places in the Mediterranean: the Meltemi, accelerated by the venturi effect in the Naxos-Paros channel, blows here more than 80% of summer days. Its dominant direction is side-onshore (N to NW), which makes it reassuring to learn on: a kiter who falls drifts toward the sandy beach and walks back. The water is flat to lightly choppy, shallow near the shore, and the Flisvos school provides baywatch and a rescue boat. A windy spot, but a supervised one.
Beginner-possible, but in wind that means it: the Meltemi often blows 20 knots and more, side-onshore over a shallow bottom — safe, but physical. Ideal for learning properly if you accept getting shaken; June and September offer gentler days.
source : flisvos-kitecentre.com ↗Peak season June to September, when the Meltemi is steadiest (over 80% windy days). For a beginner, aim for moderate-Meltemi days: it can build strongly in the afternoon.
source : flisvos-kitecentre.com ↗On Naxos's west coast, 20 minutes from Chora and the port: follow the Mikri Vigla road, then the Orkos beach access at the north-east corner of the bay. Park on the hard sand behind the beach, in front of the kite centre.
Launch from the northern beach (Parthena/Orkos) in front of the kite centre: the Meltemi comes from the right, side-onshore, over shallow water near the shore. The southern beach beyond the cape belongs to swimmers and chop — no kiting there.
Mikri Vigla's tavernas overlook both beaches: grilled fish, Greek salads and iced coffees to eat and drink after your session, a mini-market in the village, and Chora's nightlife twenty minutes away.
The Meltemi is a strong wind by nature, accelerated by the Naxos-Paros channel venturi: it can climb to 25-35 knots in the afternoon. That's what makes Mikri Vigla a windy spot — safe to learn on thanks to the side-onshore direction, shallow water and supervision (school baywatch + rescue boat), but always with a school on the strong days. Not to be confused with Agios Georgios, the Naxos-town beach, where kiting is banned (airport).
source : kiteguide.com ↗A few resources to discover this spot.