South Aegean, Greece
West-coast kite beach in the village of Fanes, 26 km southwest of Rhodes city, one of three iconic west-coast kite spots on the island alongside Kremasti and Theologos. The beach faces the open Mediterranean; the NW Meltemi arrives cross-shore from the left, building from light morning thermals to 15–25 kt in the afternoon. Crystal-clear water, sandy bottom, mixed sand-and-pebble beach. Less crowded than the northern spots; suitable for beginner to advanced. Season June–September; peak July–August.
Fanes is a village in the northeast part of Rhodes. The main village is situated around 1 km inland, at an average elevation of 46 meters above the sea level.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Fanes (Rhodes).
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Fanes (Rhodes) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
West-coast kite beach in the village of Fanes, 26 km southwest of Rhodes city... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Wind at Fanes (Rhodes) tends toward moderate, so a 12–17m kite covers most sessions — adjusted for your body weight. Breeza works out the correct kite size for your setup and tells you whether today's conditions are actually worth rigging.
Safety at Fanes (Rhodes) depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Fanes (Rhodes) is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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