Spot Guide
Aktio, Etoloakarnania · Greece
- Sports
- Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, SUP
- Water
- Flat water, Chop
- Level
- Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Expert
- Wind directions
- W, W, NW, NW
- Small waves: W, NW · typical 10.0–20.0 kn
Spot description
A long sand spit projects into the Ambracian Gulf at Paliambela. Short chop can form on its windward side. On the sheltered side the water stays flat. Wind angle determines which side is leeward.
More spot information
According to the source, a local summer thermal wind called Mistral starts after midday, blows in the afternoon and eases at sunset. W and NW are explicitly listed directions. Sources give different typical strengths, so no fixed range is recorded.
The leeward water is smooth and flat; chop can develop on the windward side. Access is across a small sand and stone beach. Watch for sea urchins at the launch.
Coordinates: 38.92825, 21.02381. The spot is remote; according to the source access follows a gravel track and then continues on foot to the shore. Check road condition before driving there.
The source data lists windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons and rental, SUP rental, repairs, rescue, a shop, parking, toilets and showers. An independent source describes the spot as remote and without infrastructure. Do not assume services are available on site.
This flat-water spot is side-offshore to offshore and, according to the source, reserved for experienced riders. There are sea urchins at the launch. The spot is remote; establish the launch and return route on site.