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Kitesurfing Ialysos (Rhodes)

South Aegean, Greece

Wind & Conditions

Premier kite beach on the west coast of Rhodes, 10 km south of Rhodes city, and one of the largest water-sports centres in the Aegean. The bay faces westward into the open sea; the Meltemi arrives cross-onshore from the north-west (from the left), building from light morning thermals to 15–25 kt by afternoon. Gently sloping sandy beach, shallow for the first 20 m. Several large kite and windsurf centres operate side-by-side. Season May–October; peak June–September.

About Ialysos (Rhodes)

Ialysos is a town and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 16.7 km2. It is the second-largest town on the island of Rhodes, having a population of approximately 13,000. Ialysos is located eight kilometres west of the town of Rhodes, the island's capital, on the island's northwestern coast.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ialysos (Rhodes).

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Ialysos (Rhodes), South Aegean, Greece, Greece

Lat: 36.4222, Lon: 28.1633

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Blue Angel Coctail Cafe-Bar Restaurant
  • Chronis Restaurant
  • Kawalieros Restaurant
  • Knights of Olde Restaurant
  • Kostas Village Taverna1 Restaurant
  • La Bonita Restaurant
  • Absolut Bar Bar / Café
  • Alea snack bar Bar / Café
  • Alkionis sport bar & grill Bar / Café
  • Amphiteater Bar Bar / Café
  • Apollon Pool Bar Bar / Café
  • Bella Maria Pizzeria Bar / Café
  • Afrodite Wing Local business
  • Apollon Wing Local business
  • Artemis Wing Local business
  • Sun Beach Apart Hotel Local business Instagram · Facebook
  • Sun Beach Holiday Club Local business
  • Terinikos Hotel Apartments Pool Garden Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ialysos (Rhodes)?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ialysos (Rhodes) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Ialysos (Rhodes) suitable for beginner kiters?

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.

What wind direction works at Ialysos (Rhodes)?

Premier kite beach on the west coast of Rhodes, 10 km south of Rhodes city, a... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Ialysos (Rhodes)?

Wind at Ialysos (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.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Ialysos (Rhodes)?

Safety at Ialysos (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.

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