Spot Guide
Karpathos · Greece
- Sports
- Windsurfing, SUP
- Water
- Flat water, Chop
- Level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced
- Wind directions
- NW, NNW
- Small waves: W, WNW, NW
Spot description
At the remote northern end of Karpathos, the bay opens to the sea through narrow passages. With west to northwest winds, small waves can enter through the openings while the inner sections stay more sheltered. Access is via old paths or from the water. There is little infrastructure on shore.
More spot information
The best months are June to August; intermediate months are May, September and October. Specific wind directions and wind types are not given for the spot. The source lists an average of 17–27 kn and Meltemi winds of 34–47 kn from May; it describes wind 90 % of the time in June, July and August.
Flat water with chop and shallow depth. The beach material is unspecified; the source gives no swimming information. Tristomo is in a protected natural area with nearby Saria Island.
Tristomo has no road connection and can only be reached by boat or old paths. From Diafani a route of about 10 km takes around 3.5 hours on foot; from Avlona it is about 8.5 km and around 3 hours. Karpathos is accessible by air and ferry.
According to the source the village has no roads, electricity or water supply and no permanent accommodation. No regularly scheduled boats are mentioned. Visitors should bring enough water and food; local dining is available in Diafani.
The source notes washed-up rubbish in the harbour and along the shores. The area is protected; the Mediterranean monk seals living there should not be disturbed.