kitesurfing on Rhodes, Prasonisi

 

General Info:
The location and the Village

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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country has borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands, islets and rock islands.

Rhodes is a Greek island approximately 18 kilometres southwest of Turkey in eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, with a population of 117,007 of which 53,709 resided in the homonymous capital city of the island. Prasonisi is a beautiful spot in Rhodes. The sea is split in two parts. This creates a flat (offshore winds) and a wave spot (onshore) at the same time.


The seasons and Accommodation info

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The best months to go to Rhodes are the summer months June to August. There is a big variaty for accommodation on Rhodes. Rhodes Hotels are scattered all around this very touristy and popular island. The more luxurious hotels are located in the capital, the main villages and towns and in all the resorts of Rhodes. Other kind of accommodations can also be found in cosmopolitan Rhodes.


Possibilities besides kiting

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Besides kitesurfing you can:
-Check out the medievel castles
-Enjoy all types of watersports

-Discover the other beautiful beaches
-Go to Rhodes Casino
-Visit the Municipal Art Gallery
-Have fun at the Faliraki Waterpark
-Have a look in The Aquarium
-Check out: http://www.greeka.com/dodecanese/rhodes/rhodes-excursions.htm


Climate

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The climate of Rhodes is a mild Mediterranean climate characterised by sunny and dry summers and mild winters. Refreshing breezes and winds are blowing during the months of July and August, making the temperatures more bearable. In the summer the avarage temperature is 30°C.


Spot conditions:
The beach

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The beach in Prasonisi is a big sandy beach, around 500meters. Cars are allowed so in summer it can be crowded by bystanders and cars. With strong winds and high tide the water can get very high. The offshore area are mostly used by windsurfers.


The water conditions

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The water is crystal clear and has a temperature of 24°C in the summer months. So you don't need a wetsuit in these warm months. This spot offers flat water but also waves. On the east of the peninsular the water is pefectly flat. On the west side you can have fun with some medium size waves created by the wind.


The wind conditions

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The Meltemi wind on Rhodes is thermal. The wind on Prasonisi gets stronger because of the two mountains at the ends of the beach. The Meltemi blows from the northwest from June to August and is onshore and offshore. The wind begins easy in the morning and gets stronger in the midday. In other months the Tramontana can blow.


Facilities

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You can use all facilities on this spot. There are a couple of restaurants and a mini shop.


Downwinder and trip possibilites

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Rhodes offers some other spots as well, like:
-Plimiri (southeast)
-Faliraki (northeast)
-Ixia (north, choppy onshore, no space for kiting)
-Trianda (northwest, populair beach, side-shore from the left)
-Ialissos (northwest)
-Kremasti (northwest, slightly offshore, stony launch, rocks in the water)
-Theologos (northwest, flat water in Meltemi, waves in Tramontana)
-Soroni Beach (northwest, sideshore winds, huge space and no crowds)
-Fanes (northwest, constant wind, no too many people)
-Apolakkia (southwest, in tramontana top spot with side-onshore winds from the right, rocky launch, strong currents and rocks)


Travel info

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The nearest airport is Rhodes. The nearest town is Prasonisi. You can also take the ferry from Athens/Pireaus.


Links

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Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyk7gUyd50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvIEO2CsF7E

Schools:
http://www.prasonisicenter.com/2.php?lang=en

Info:
http://www.greeka.com/dodecanese/rhodes/index.htm
http://www.discover-rhodes.com/explore/activities-in-rhodes/kitesurfing-in-rhodes/

Wind info:
http://www.sailingissues.com/meltemi.html

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