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Head to the east coast of Santorini and learn to kitesurf on Monolithos Beach!
Kitesurfing is a thrilling sport in and of itself. Add in the dark sands of Santorini and the great wind conditions on this part of the Aegean, and you're guaranteed a great time on the board. The kitesurf instructors at Monolithos Beach offer packages of lessons to help improve your kitesurf skills in Santorini, whether you're a beginner or an advanced kitesurfer! Select the number of hours you would like to surf and head out into the Aegean for a wonderful time on the waves.
Kitesurfing in Santorini is a great way to spend the day while you're waiting for that famous Santorinian sunset. You can kitesurf all over the world, making it the ideal sport to learn and fall in love with. Combining surfing on the waves and flying through the air, kitesurfing has truly unique sensations - and where better to experience them than against the stunning backdrop of the island of Santorini?
Kitesurfing on Monolithos Beach
Monolithos Beach can be found on the south-east side of the island. It is a quite spacious long and flat beach with black fine-grained sand. You can expect north-east constant wind and the famous Meltemi ranging from 14 to 20 knots. The wind conditions on Monolithos Beach are ideal for all riding levels from beginners to experienced kite riders. There are also some hidden spots near the beach that offer less chop, making this part of Santorini ideal for beginner kitesurfers.
Kitesurfing Lessons
Santorini Kitesurfing offers many options for beginner kitesurfers. You can either get an introductory kitesurfing course on Monolithos Beach lasting 1 or 2 hours, or a full pack of 6 hours which will turn you from a novice to an independent rider, able to go upwind and water start. Want to delve even further? Opt for the 10-hour kitesurfing course and learn everything from the basics all the way to performing cool tricks in the water.
For the intermediate riders, Santorini Kitesurfing offers 1-hour private kitesurfing courses which can be tailored to your level. This way you can work everything from your downwind skills, kite loop, your jumps and tricks, wave riding, unhooked and anything else you might want.
Select your kitesurfing course in Santorini and meet your instructor on Monolithos Beach for a fun and instructive time coursing the winds of the Aegean!
