Crete is a superb choice for a windsurfing holiday, with flat water conditions, to suit all levels as well as multi sport options including wing foiling, SUP (stand up paddle boarding)and MTB mountain bike hire all available. experience the 'real Greece'. At over 300km long its' landscapes are diverse with snow covered mountains, golden beaches, huge gorges and flat fertile plains. Alongside a formidable ancient history, Palekastro is a small village which has maintained its charm and a much slower pace than western Crete with undeveloped villages and beautiful countryside.


Sailing Spot and Conditions
The windsurfing centre in Crete is in the middle of the 2km long Kouremenos beach and is approximately a 20 minute stroll through the olive groves to Palekastro village. The ‘Meltemi' wind blows right through to September and beyond. It increases its power through the local thermal and the funnelling effect gives an additional 2 Beaufort. The wind blows side shore from the left average wind strength is 4 to 7 beaufort with most used sail sizes of between 4.5 and 5.3. The bay offers perfect flat-water conditions near the shore. It is an ideal location to practise gybes and freestyle moves on the small waves found on the outside. You can also learn to Wi
 

Culture and Activities
Crete's ancient history is formidable being home to King Minos, Thesus and the Minotaur, Daedelus and Icarus to name but a few. The fourth largest island in the Mediterranean, It's array of ruins is outstanding and include the Palace of Knossos in the middle of Crete, (an hour and half from Palekastro), other interesting sites are Zakros, Zou and Gournia which are closer by and well worth the short drive, as well as Vai, the only natural Palm Beach in the whole of Greece. Palekastro itself has a large village by Greek standards with 1,100 inhabitants whose main income is agriculture based olive farming, bee-keeping and fishing. The beauty of Palekastro is the many quiet, unspoilt beaches which have been largely untouched by tourism. Accommodation is spaced out with a range of local style self catering accommodation - mainly studios, villas and apartments with wonderful, natural gardens. There are plenty of local tavernas and restaurants and prices are still very reasonable.