Gyra Beach in Lefkada: Windmills, Lagoon and Long Sands

Gyra beach windmill on the sand above the deep-blue sea, Lefkada

Gyra beach is the long, easy-going shore just outside Lefkada Town. A strip of sand and small pebbles that wraps around the shallow lagoon on the northern edge of the island. Only about 2.5 kilometres from the capital, it is the closest real beach to town, and its length gives it space even in high … Read more

Milos Windsurfing

Milos windsurfing

Milos windsurfing centres on Achivadolimni and Papikinou in Adamas bay, where the meltemi wind builds waves in summer. Plan watersports and tours through My Greece Tours. Windsurfing is an active side of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover whether you can windsurf, the best spots, the wind conditions, kitesurfing and whether Milos is … Read more

Milos Water Sports

Milos water sports

Milos water sports centre on the windsurfing and kitesurfing beaches of Achivadolimni and Papikinou, with the meltemi wind, plus stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Plan activities and tours through My Greece Tours. Water sports are an active part of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what water sports the island offers, the windsurfing, the … Read more

Korfos Beach Mykonos

Korfos beach Mykonos

Korfos beach on Mykonos is a sheltered bay just outside Mykonos Town, the island’s leading kitesurfing and windsurfing spot thanks to its steady, strong meltemi wind, flat shallow water and dedicated schools. This guide covers the beach, the wind, the conditions, lessons, how to get there and what to do. Korfos is the kitesurfing capital … Read more

Pounda Beach Paros

Pounda beach Paros

Pounda beach Paros is the island’s kitesurfing and windsurfing hub, set on the narrow channel facing Antiparos, where the meltemi funnels through to create world-class wind. It pairs flat-water conditions and kite schools with the small port for the Antiparos ferry. This guide covers what the beach is like, the wind, the schools, how to … Read more

Paros Windsurfing

Paros windsurfing

Paros windsurfing is among the best in the world, centred on Golden Beach and Pounda, where the reliable meltemi wind funnelled through the Paros–Naxos channel gives world-class conditions for all levels. The island has hosted the Windsurfing World Cup for years. This guide covers the best spots, the wind season, the schools and tips for … Read more