About This Spot
Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Greece.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from April to October, Naxos / Mikri Vigla North Beach, Greece delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The Meltemi occurs mainly during the summer season (June to September with 70%), but also in May and October one may frequently experience this dry wind. One should anticipate its maximum during July and August. Usually the wind starts in the early afternoon reaching 4-5 Bft and dies out at sun set. However, not uncommonly it reaches 6-7 Bft during the day, perseveres during the night and blows 6-7 Bft again the next day; a pattern which can easily be repeated over many days, sometimes even up to ten days. This bay has some of the strongest winds in the Cyclades, created by a venturi that is formed by the squeeze caused by Naxos and the neighboring island of Paros. Very often, it's 4/5 Beaufort in the bay and only 2 Beaufort all over the island of Naxos. Controllable gusty winds. Wind comes party over land. It can blow very strong with 35-40 knots and be very gusty.
When to Go
Dry and warm weather in summer, with average 25°C. Spring and fall about 15-20°C. Winter 10-15°C. Water accordingly.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. Conditions are safe within the bay, on the outside the swell forms perfect ramps.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE
Best wind direction
The Meltemi occurs mainly during the summer season (June to September with 70%), but also in May and October one may frequently experience this dry wind. One should anticipate its maximum during July and August. Usually the wind starts in the early afternoon reaching 4-5 Bft and dies out at sun set. However, not uncommonly it reaches 6-7 Bft during the day, perseveres during the night and blows 6-7 Bft again the next day; a pattern which can easily be repeated over many days, sometimes even up to ten days. This bay has some of the strongest winds in the Cyclades, created by a venturi that is formed by the squeeze caused by Naxos and the neighboring island of Paros. Very often, it's 4/5 Beaufort in the bay and only 2 Beaufort all over the island of Naxos. Controllable gusty winds. Wind comes party over land. It can blow very strong with 35-40 knots and be very gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. Conditions are safe within the bay, on the outside the swell forms perfect ramps.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
By Airplane: from the 'Eleftherios Venizelos' airport in Athens, you may fly to Naxos using one of the following airlines: Olympic Airways, Hellenic Star The airport of Naxos is about 1km outside Naxos Town (Chora/Hora) and you may use one of the taxis outside the airport. By ferry boat: if you arrive at the airport in Athens you can take Ferries to Naxos from either the port of Pireaus or Rafina. Then drive south to Mikri Vigla and get to the North beach (Parthena Bay).
Location
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