General info
If you want to find an original Greece, Naxos is the right place for you. Quaint taverns, small hotels and guesthouses and countless beautiful sandy bays and unique shallow water lagoons and waves. Kitesurfing in Naxos is simply wonderful.
The spot at St. George Beach is a perfect combination shallow water lagoon and wave spot. Naxos town is within walking distance from the surf spot. The Flisvos Sportclub offers everything your heart desires: a top windsurfing center, a restaurant and nice accommodations. You can enjoy not only windsurfing, but also kitesurfing in Mikri Vigla or a wonderful mountain bike tour.
Travel period
01.04.2023 - 31.10.2023
Seasons
Spring, Autumn, Summer
Family friendly
Skill levels
As a beginner you've never surfed before or maybe you've only had a taster course. Here you will be brought on the board from the beginning.
You can already call yourself advanced if you already have solid basic knowledge.
As an Expert you feel comfortable at all spots and can handle difficult conditions very well.
Services & Prices
Naxos and the Flisvos Sports Center is for everyone, whether for groups, families, couples or singles. There is something for everyone and everyone gets his money's worth. There are hotels but also studios and apartments for overnight stays. You will be thrilled. To give you a more detailed overview, here are the names of the possible accommodations: Flisvos Seaside Studios and Apartments, Naxia Apartments, Hotel Naxos Beach I
Included services
Accommodation: accommodation either in single or double room, studios & apartments for several people.
Flight, Transfers & Ferries
Meals: Breakfast
Additional services (Exclusive)
Windsurfing course: VDWS Basic 6h incl. material € 190,00
Material rental: 7 days € 260,00
Bike rental: mountain bike 7 days € 105,00, e-bike 7 days € 280,00
Wingfoil course: Beginner, 6h incl. material € 385,00
Prices
Travel price from 900 €
Accommodation& Catering
All studios, apartments and hotel rooms are located in the direct vicinity of the surf station and restaurant.
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant with beautiful view of the sea.
Catering
The price includes a rich breakfast. A restaurant for lunch and dinner is located in the immediate vicinity of the surf location.
Equipment
Basically you can rent the equipment for surfing at Flisvos Sportcenter. Nevertheless, it would be good if you take your own bathing utensils, sunscreen, etc. with you.
The following equipment is available for rent at Flisvos Sport Center: The latest RRD boards, Neil Pryde rigs, SUP boards, tandem windsurf boards.
Destination
& Arrival
Naxos offers best conditions for bikers and windsurfers. The island has Numerous bike paths and in the Summer blows a Strong wind, which makes windsurfing a special experience.
Interesting spots/trails
Naxos is the largest Cycladic island and yet it is still a small insider tip. Here you can still find the original and cozy Greece. From quaint family taverns, small pensions, hotels, guesthouses and beautiful secluded sandy bays you can find a lot on Naxos and the island invites you to explore. Naxos town is dominated by the Venetian castle district. The landmark at the harbor is the "Portara" - the huge marble gate of a never finished temple. The island is particularly impressive for the diversity of its landscape: fertile plains, imposing mountain massifs, silvery shimmering olive groves and fragrant lemon gardens, miles of white beaches and secret rocky coves.
Right next to Naxos town, in a wide bay, there is a long sandy beach. The best place to surf is at the end of the bay.
Mikri Vigla is located between Paros and Naxos and offers very reliable strong winds in high summer.
Travel options
Arrival is by plane, ferry (both bookable at RETTER Sports) or on your own.
Air travel possible via Mykonos, Athens and Santorini, then continue by ferry to Naxos.
Flights
Ferry
Optional: Self-direction
Program
Surf sessions, sightseeing and much more awaits you on Naxos.
Surf Sessions
Your safety is the top priority. Flisvos Sportcenter offers windsurfing and wingfoil courses for all skill levels. During these courses you will be supervised by the professional and VDWS licensed coaches.
Maximum safety combined with the best service, guarantee lifeboats as well as daily precinct supervision from 10:00 to 19:00.
The following optional services can be used
- SUP boards
- Tandem Windsurf Boards
- Mountain bike rental
- Low Wind Activities (Low Wind Freestyle Lesson, SUP Tour, SUP Yoga, Sub Wing, SUP Polo
Recommendations for places of interest
- Halki
- Filoti
- Apiranthos
- The Kouros
Tips & Info
Valuable tips for your trip to Naxos can be found here.
The best and windiest time to travel are the summer months.
The average annual water temperature on Naxos is about 19 °C. The seasons differ a little: in spring about 19 °C, in summer 24 °C and in autumn 21 °C.
In Naxos town there are plenty of restaurants and bars/clubs, pharmacies, supermarket etc.