The best place for kaitsurfing in September than Greece, not to find in Europe, it is simply not. Warm sea, affectionate sun, scenic views, beautiful numerous beaches and ideal winds - What else do you need to enjoy free "flying" on the water? And for this, European comfort, cultural and historical values, a beautiful gastronomic component is added. Therefore, if the rest is scheduled in September, then the kite lover does not even need to doubt: his straight road is to Greece!

For water recreation, there is not one, but as many as three sea coasts - Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian. Climatic conditions allow you to enjoy the sea and the sun from May and until the end of September, but in July and August the strongest winds are shown here (Meltemi), but in September the perfect combination is achieved for kaitsurfing - calm warm water with temperate wind.

Kaitsurfing in Greece in September

Greece is called the "country of thousands of the islands", here everywhere sea \u200b\u200bwater, Therefore, it is simply created for active water hobbies and local residents with open arms are celebrating Kaitriders and Windsurfing lovers. Special schools work around the coast, you can take any equipment on the rental or apply for the services of an instructor (it is convenient that it is not difficult to find training in Russian, unlike third-world countries).

Almost everywhere in Greece for kitesurfing, you can find excellent places: both not far from Athens and with departure to the island. A real paradise for lovers of kite is the islands: Ionian, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Crete. Here is the best place for both newcomers, and for the pro, but from the coast of Carpathose and Lemnos, the beginners are not recommended to know the basics of riding due to the unpredictability of winds.

It is possible to separately note Rhodes on which many excellent spots, and his unique part of Prasonisi (its southern Point). Distinguishes the terrain in which the water of Aegean and Mediterranean Seas The fact that there is an opportunity to ride immediately in two styles: on the one hand, the lagoon is lagoon and calm waters, which is suitable for kite, and on the other hand - wave spot, for windsurfing.

There is also a lot of great places on the mainland, and you will definitely choose yourself in the soul, visiting Spot:

• EDEM
• Agios Serafim,
• Oropos Chalkoutsi,
• Faros
• Elafonissos Beach
• Agelochori.

KiteSerfing in Crete

One of the favorite and popular places for kaitsurfing in Greece is Crete. It is the most southern, big and last of all Greek islands, blown by "Maltermi", but surprisingly there is no too strong wind, and the water is ideal for riding. On the island enough spots for riding, you can find them, for example:

• in Elafonisi, which is located on the south-west shore of the island and wins the beautiful lagoon, where even with far from weak winds, a relaxed marine surface allows you to master and improve riding technique. The terrain is not very sandy, the bottom of the sandy, there is reef,
• in the Amudar area, which has passed the west of the capital of the island. Here are stable winds and an excellent area for skiing, there is a rental of equipment and instructors, the resort offers accommodation of different levels Hotels so kite lovers are perfectly resting the whole family, including children,
• in Paleokastro - a small village, which is located with the northeast side of the island. Here is the famous surfing station, but the kites can also be launched, and the conditions are ideal for the development of the water start. The only thing to consider is to be considered: there are no rental of kites here.

Kaitsurfing in Crete is one of the common enthusiasts of lovers active rest. But besides him, you will do something to do, because here you can visit the places about the myths Ancient Greece. This island is the birthplace of Zeus, the names of Ikara and Grandia, the Milotauria labyrinth, are also closely connected with it. There are many historical monuments different epochs, palaces, fortresses. A big advantage of this is the picturesque beauty of the coast, a favorable climate and a lot of positive emotions!

It can be noted that the first windsurfing centers on the country's beaches appeared more than 30 years ago. Therefore, in the most popular in the medium of windsurfers, Greek beaches can be found a lot of decent schools with solid experience and offering a worthy level of training.

Mykonos and Santorini

The season here, as in most Greek vocabulary, lasts from May to October. For windsurfing, Kalafati Bay is most suitable here. From here it is easy to get to where the windsurfing season lasts a little less - only until September.

The best sides are located on the eastern coast of Santorini. The most appropriate conditions for classes with this water sports are located Kamari and PeriVolos. Water entertainment can be combined with fascinating excursions and unforgettable sunset parties before dawn.

Karpathos - Paradise for beginners

The season here lasts from May to September, and the most suitable places for windsurf are found on the southern coast of the island. Mostly beginner windsurfers go here. High waves It almost does not happen here, which allows newcomers to safely work out the skills of turns. Chicken Bay is one of best places For beginners, but those who want to work on improving the art of the control of the sail, it is better to go to the beach Gun Bay.

Benefits for the start of training on the beaches of Karpathos can be attributed to the continuing winds here, so it does not have to wait from the sea of \u200b\u200bthe weather and look for other entertainment options. Finding suitable equipment for rent in this Greek island is not much difficulty, which also can not but please the newcomers.

Paros Island

Windsurfing season is relevant here from May to October. This Greek island is one of the most popular resorts of Europe among the windsurresses.

Stretched New Golden Beach is a favorite place of lovers of "wind" types of water sports. For newbies, only beaten by windsurfing, the most appropriate will be the Beach Pounda. There are also windsurfing schools here.

Other directions

The Greek Island of the Kos, which meet some of the oldest in Greece of windsurfing schools, also do not bypass their attention lovers of wind and waves. Beautiful beaches of Kefalos. Conditions in the first half of the day are most suitable for beginner riders, and after noon, the wind increases, which makes it possible to spend time on water and windserifers of an advanced level. For the start of teaching the conquest of Waves under the Windows sail, the shallow-water bay of Psalidi is perfect.

Rhodes beaches are most attractive for advanced windsurfers. In the summer, here in particular is crowded, but the riding season under the sails is relevant until October (inclusive). Therefore, the autumn season is most suitable for everyone who wants to avoid noisy crowds, devoting his rest to the conquest of waves. The most popular Spot - Prasonisi attracts both windsurfers and lovers of kaitsurfing.

On Crete there are all conditions not only for fascinating, but also for windsurfing. This "wind" water sports is relevant here in the period from June to September. The best spot of Crete is located on the eastern outskirts of the island of Paleokastro, the bay of which is ideal for beginners and pros.

I want to write this article (I'm not afraid of this word :)) about the wonderful spot, for some reason we are not very popular. Although there are no windsurfist among my Frends, but, who needs it, he will find through Google.

So. Normal stations on Crete are in total in one place, and there are only two of them, but what is this place! Blowing every day, and almost all day, from 10 to 15 m / c. The bottom is clean - no reefs and enemas. The water area is also clean, no ships. There are no swimsuchikov, except for their own, from the families of surfers. Water - Almost Flat in Bay, outside - a small wave. Paradise! Why is it not popular among Russian surfers?

It seems, first of all, due to the remoteness. The stations are located in the eastern of Crete, on the beach Kremmenos, the nearest village - Palecastro, two kilometers. Large beach hotels where you can buy a tour, ends kilometers for 100 to west, in the area of \u200b\u200bAyos Nikolaos and Ierapetra. The region of Eastern Crete is almost untouched by mass tourism begins - with beautiful nature, benevolent Greeks, luxurious secluded beaches and wind. Because, as they say, the wind flow of Meltem ends on the eastern bank of Crete.

However, get there quite real. Heraklion from Moscow and Peter fly regular flights, from Peter, as far as I know, direct flight is only at Aegean. Tickets back and forth will cost 300-400 euros. Further right at the airport you can take the car at all your stay in Crete. I used the services http://www.justrentals.gr/ Procedure this - you book a car on the site, make a prepayment - 30 percent. Tell the flight number. Upon arrival, you are welcomed by their representative with a sign, assigns to parking (no more than 100 meters from the arrival hall). There you do install rent and pay the rest - they are no difference, card or cash. Full insurance, nothing is blocked on the map. It costs from 350 euros in 2 weeks (depending on the class class). And forward. There are 3 to Palecastro 3, if you observe high-speed organations, and 2 with a little - if not. Few who keep. Can I get without a car? Theoretically, yes. From Heraklion to Sitia should go bus, and from Sitia to Palecastro - too. But from Sitia to Palekastro he goes exactly no more than 2 times a day. In general, you will be able to get a long time and will not go anywhere. If you are nowhere and do not plan to get out, and you are not frightened by the daily inevitable movements of the housing station-tavern on a kilometer-two at every end - then you can probably try.

Housing. The most respectable hotel in this area has a 3 star and called Castri Village. Pros - not far from the sea (but not from the stations! From the stations anyway somewhere a kilometer one and a half) and a luxurious view of Kremmenos Beach - you will immediately see who, how and what is riding. The hotel has very few double rooms! I could not book him even for 7 months - everything was sold out.

View of the Beach Kiremenos from the Terrace of the Castri Village Hotel. Stations are the most distant barely distinguishable buildings on the beach:

They are located side s side, only cafes them. So it is geographically what to choose - no difference, the terms of the catal also are also completely the same. Gone Surfing owns the Greeks, and in the rental they give Fanatic boards. Freak Surf - Austrian and specializes in JP. Comparable prices - 370 and 400 euros in 2 weeks without insurance, respectively. Insurance 5 euros per day on Freak Surf and something comparable at Gone Surfing. I was on Freak Surf and then I will tell about them, but I got the impression that they are more than Gone Surfing (two times), but they also have more people. There were never problems with the right sails - if they suddenly ended, just got a new one from the box. But the board is probably better to book (100 percent prepayment is required) in advance. If you booked the board - she is yours. Want to change it for a day - there are no problems, give your own, take free. And so ride only on what remains, and much booked - some kind of board, of course, always find, but it may not be exactly what I want. Equipment all new and good. From Freak Surf Board to drag to the water a little further than from Gone Surfing, and rarely, who will help - what is relevant, if you suddenly a weak woman, and you have a big sail and board. Around the station there are sun beds and hammocks, which can be rented for 1 euro per day, a volleyball court with a wire mesh - I have never seen it to be used by appointment. Between Freak Surf and Gone Surfing there is a cafe in which you can eat, drink and log in. Probably, its Internet comes to bed, but I did not try. Wetsuit and trapezium can not be with you, but leave overnight in the locker room. There is a shower, of course. In general, everything is very civilized. They speak German and English. German-speaking surfers a lot, more than half. This season has a still-important instructor, but as I understood it depends. In general, you will be understood in many languages \u200b\u200b(except Russian). The atmosphere at the station friendly, for those two weeks that I was there, the company of Germans satisfied the company once, once there was a barbecue party in Castri Village. Yes, the owner, Hannes, does not recognize the anemometers - the wind determines solely on the eye and in Beaufort. But the right sail will always advise you if you need it.

About the conditions of the bank. The entrance is comfortable, sand. The depth begins almost immediately, for three steps. So, on the fact, from the very beginning, almost always make a water start. There is almost no surf, even in a spin, start very convenient. The beach is wide, there is a big reserve to exit if demolished. The wind blows at a slight angle as shore, almost in parallel. Very cool place, but not for quite newcomers - because it blows well, and learn with such a wind straight. When I was, the wind was good, but very impustious. Even in a stain, he could suddenly get squeezed to zero - and then began again. But you get used to you quickly.

Places around - just fantastic (if you are interested not only surfing). Kato chose with his Minoan Palace and the Gorge of the Dead, Richtis Waterfall, very picturesque and completely non-revocual sitia, palm beach Vai, Monastery Topla. There is where to ride, but here you really need a car, public transport Hardly ever.
Yes, and if you are in Palecastro, be sure to come in the evening in Sticky Minds to George - this man really loves rock music and prepares stunning cocktails. So it is a pity that he always has few people.

If something interests, ask.

One of the best places for windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea - This is the Greek Islands, and perhaps the most accessible one - crete. A lot of charters fly here, hotels for every taste from 2 stars up to 5. In a word, to get to the island of the problem is not. Three and a half hours and you are in place.

Tourists here meet very friendly, atmosphere in Crete Friendly and civilized.

Northern Crete Coast.

The landscape resembles the south coast of Crimea: the sea and mountains.

But the main thing is that there are good wind conditions for sailing in general and for windsurfing in particular. Meltems (seasonal wind in the Mediterranean) blows, as it should be, almost all summer approximately from the North-West. Read more about the wind, you can learn from Windguru.. There is still here mass of historical sightswho are worth visiting them.

Focus was to find a suitable serf Station.. It turned out that though in Crete More than a dozen windsurfing places, but not every of these places can be easily hit, as the island is very large, and not all covered by our tour operators. Most available hotels, not too deleted airport Heraklion..

From the point of view of proximity to these hotels, George Samniotis Station is very convenient.

Station is close to the popular resort town Chersonissos (Limenas Chersonisou). This place in the catalogs of our tour operators is sometimes more definitely called. Anissaras.. But often they say that the station and the nearest hotels in which she, in fact, are located in Hersonissos. Here on the map indicates this place.

Approximately it looks like a marine seagull flight.

The territory of the hotel "ALDEMAR CRETAN VILLAGE 4 * + ALL INCLUSIVE"

Since the hotels came soon, we will focus on this. Perhaps several accommodation options:

1) "VIP": You can live in the 4 * -5 * hotels directly next to the station. For example, I will name 3 of the best:

2) "VIP-freeb": In the last of the listed hotels (ALL INCLUSIVE) Windsurfing, but only for owners of the VDWS certificate v in Windsurfing. It is possible that some other sports that do not require a certificate are included. For sailing catamaran, freebies, unfortunately, does not apply.

3) "ECONOMICAL": You can live in the city of Hersonissos in cheap hotelWhen using a special offer, which are a lot.

In this case, to come to the station, it is better to rent any transport: a car, a motorcycle, a motor scooter, a quad bike or a bicycle - who is more likely.

Wherein:

• firstly, save hundreds of euros compared to the first two options;
• secondly, you have freedom of movement;
• thirdIn addition to riding under the sail on the sea, you can enjoy skating on land, especially in the mountains. Skiers must appreciate such a summer replacement skiing - even the lift is not needed.

It would be worthwhile about the rental of transport, but this is a separate topic. I note only that the car is very cool, but it is better to take a car for long journeys (if further 30-50 km, although it all depends on the level of personal extremality).

I stayed at the hotel in the last of the listed hotels "ALDEMAR CRETAN VILLAGE 4 * + ALL INCLUSIVE"

However, back to Windsurfing.

Station 2 Skating Places.

One place (base-1) - on the sandy beach, open wind and waves. The wind tends to shore on the left at a low angle, i.e. Almost along the coast. Very convenient to start and returning. Just need to be careful in the zone of the surf, if it is strong. Catamarans are based here.

Second place with flat water (base-2) Located in St. George's Bay.

In the photo - the active chapel of the 14th century, which the bay is obliged to his name.

If assistance is required to return to the shore, we always have motorboats.

In addition to windsurfing at the station professionally trainees under the sail on the catamaran. How fast Quudine! If you are not yet ready for self-controlling such a thing, you can take a walk along with the instructor. On Mondays in the morning such a test drive is offered for free.

On both sailing disciplines, you can pass the exam and get certificate VDWS.. Atmosphere of hospitality and welcoming reigns at the station. There is a professional international team here.

This is George (Greece) and his charming assistant Patricia (Poland). George here is the owner. Each guest he provides attention and individual approach.

The main instructor in Windsurfing Uwe (Germany) is a professional in windsurfing and a good teacher.

The commander of the Katamarans of Bernie (Germany). He is also excellent windsurferBut for some reason more like catamarans. Bernie showed me all sorts of thing, for example, how can you control the catamaran without steering, only by moving your weight.

Work language - english. Each member of the team except English owns one more or two languages. At least two or three speak Russian.

The distinctive feature of the station is that they are not limited here windsurfing. In addition to boards and catamarans there are still a small sports yacht, water skiing, wakeboard, hydrocycles (Jet-Ski), paraglider (towing behind a boat), kayaks, water bikes, etc.

Apparently for this reason the boards here are relatively few, probably a dozen two or three (although it may have been due to the fact that I was in May, i.e. the season has not yet begun, and not all the boards were in combat readiness) . Nevertheless, here you can find boards and sails for any level of skiing: wide swing boards for beginners; Wide sissing for those who feel more confident and want to master gliding; Little boards for advanced. Sails - from small children up to 7 m2.

Concerning learning, then here are the usual surf tradition: there is course for beginners and individual lessons for improving. Special attention is paid here to children. Especially for them there are small sails from 2 m2. With me, the instructor Uwe taught to ride two boys, whom it was 10-12 years old.

I am very sorry, which was lazy and missed an excellent opportunity to master the water start. But I passed the test here VDWS. and received windsurfing certificate. I hope in the future it will be useful.

And it is even pity that everything is good quickly ends.

And finally, the last but important.

Prices at the station are very flexible.

Basic price for hireboard For a week 180 Euro - This is if you take the board in place. If the board is reserved in advance, then a discount is offered. Please note that such pricing policies are exactly the opposite of the one by most other surf stations, where the stated basic price is valid. only in the case Pre-booking, and otherwise + from 10%.

Special discounts can also be provided:

• for families;
• early in the morning;
• when writing in advance;
• in May, September, October;
• vDWS certificate owners (windsurfing or sailing catamaran);
• well, and, of course, wholesale prices - i.e. When immediately and a lot.

About special prices do not hesitate to contact George personally. Send him hello from Eugene from Russia and ask for a discount.

Good luck, good wind and excellent mood.

We spend your everyday life in constant bustle and annoyance. After all, only so we can survive, trying to keep up with a fast running time. And the long-awaited stay seems just a fabulous dream, which may not come true if the next collapse will happen at work.

Here and the rest with this rhythm should be worth it. Beach relaxing or active and expressive rest, there is a choice for you. But the main thing is to remember that you need to restore all the strength spent over the year. So think over your holiday with special care.

If you want to get away from everyday everyday, to forget about all the problems, in general, get into another world. What about extreme tourism? Yes, it is his: with a storm of emotions, risk and unforgettable impressions. You just look at the usual world with other eyes, as it would not be decided before.

An ordinary rest will not open so much new and unreal. Learn to overcome complex obstacles, discover the hidden abilities that were not even suspected of. Alas, but living in urban reality, we lose skill, turning into robots, repeating the same job daily.

Types of extreme tourism

Now there are many types of extreme rest: jumping with parachute, diving, windsurfing, skiing, Snowboard, hiking, mountaineering and others. In general, extreme variants are diverse. And every day all new and new appear. But before you go to risky travel, you need to go through a small course of preparation.

Old-timers of extreme rest are mountain skiing and snowboarding. Rush down the steep slopes, inhale frosty air and feel the tide of the forces - that's what attracts lovers ski rest .

Increasingly and great popularity takes diving. In order to surrender this type of sport, you need to get a certificate of school divers. Preparation is very important, because you may encounter critical situations, and after passing a course of study, you will be absolutely calm. And where are the diving lovers going? The most popular places today are Egypt, Thailand, because they are washed with warm seas with beautiful inhabitants and coral reefs. The mysterious and mounted water world always attracted many travelers.

For classes rafting You need to find the stormy rivers and the team of like-minded people. Many are specifically sent to search for such rivers, not knowing the exact route. From today's species of extreme water recreation, windsurfing is also popular and simply surfing. They differ in the view of the board, the windsurfing uses a board with a sail and fin stabilizers, and in surfing just the oval shape board. Floating around the waves, you will feel the ease and feeling of long-awaited freedom.

For those who prefer a hiking or, in any way, trekking, There are a lot of fascinating and beautiful routes, the truth will have to spend a lot of strength, because the river over the river or hike in the mountain is a hard test. As an alternative to hiking, there are hikes on bicycles, dangerous mountaineering and travel around the caves.

Speleotourism - This is a tour of natural caves. Traveling around the caves that appeared naturally entails a lot of risk. First of all, you need to find an experienced accompanying, which will know the main entrances and exits from the cave.

From recently appeared exotic species extreme recreation the most famous is trips to the North and South Poles. More and more people want to visit extreme climatic conditions and see the northern animals.

Etnoteurism Also applies to the discharge of extreme - visit the jungle of Amazonia or learn the life of African tribes - the occupation is not for the faint of heart. Often the conductor is a local resident who knows all the nearby places, the language of the local population, customs and traditions. And travelers, taking a card and a compass with them, launch new roads and trails, farther further diving into the rainforests or African savannahs.

Space flight - This is the most expensive kind of extreme rest. See the human world from space, enjoy the beauty of the earth and feel unusual weightlessness.

So, we can say that extreme tourism is an expensive view of the rest, which attracts more and more people. All new and new types of extreme are constantly inventing all over the world, as well as developing and improved already known. For example, everyone known skydiving From the aircraft can now be performed also with bridges, skyscrapers, rocks.

Some relate to extreme leisure types beckpecing - Traveling lights and with a minimum of money in your pocket.

On the territory of Russia, altime, Kamchatka, Krasnodar Territory, Sakhalin are one of the promising places for tourism in extreme conditions.

Remember that whatever your vacation: passive, active, emotional, adventure, quiet or complete adventures and unexpected meetings, always get a tide of strength, emotions, unforgettable impressions.

Just let yourself forget the routine of everyday life and believe me, after rest you are with great pleasure, immerse yourself in your work, because there will be new not known travels in front of you. Do not stop in one form of recreation, experiment, try the most unusual views of the extreme. Explore new places, traditions and customs of other nations.