Spot Guide
Kefalonia, Ionian Islands · Greece
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, SUP
- Water
- Flat water, Small waves, Waves, Chop
- Level
- Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Expert
- Wind directions
- SSE, S, S, SSW, SW, SW, WSW, W, NW, NNW
- Flat water: W
- Waves: S
- Flat water: NW · typical 10.0–16.0 kn
Spot description
The sandy beach curves around the southern tip of Kefalonia. Kaminia and Mounda together form a long stretch of shoreline. Loggerhead turtles nest in the sand. Marked nests and clear routes for hatchlings are outside the equipment setup area.
More spot information
NW winds of 10-16 kn are described from May to September. In July and August, thermal winds from S/SW also arrive after midday; the source material gives 11-16 kn. The directions remain recorded as separate observations.
According to the source material, the water is flat in W and NW winds. Southerly wind can bring waves; occasional heights of 2-3 m are mentioned for October and November. Sandy launch.
Access is via the road to Skala and Ratzakli; near the beach it is narrow and uneven. Parking is possible at the beach.
Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) nest on the beach. The source material mentions seasonal restrictions and bans on camping, fires, digging and being on the beach at night in summer. Follow current rules on site; rocks are listed as an obstacle.