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Diakofti is a spot on the east coast of Kythira (Cythera), the island between the Peloponnese and Crete. The east coast receives channeled winds from the strait between Kythira and the Peloponnese. Diakofti port is the main ferry access to the island. The spot works in N/NE wind channeled through the strait, arriving side-onshore to onshore on this east coast.
Rideable May to September. Launch from beaches around the port. Water area in the strait. No kite center on the island. Kythira is a low-key, preserved island. Ferry from Neapoli or Piraeus.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Water in the strait with moderate chop. Fetch limited by the Peloponnese's proximity to the NE. Sandy and rocky bottom. Crystal-clear water.
Parking at Diakofti port. Paved access. Ferry terminal from Neapoli (Peloponnese) and Piraeus. Some restaurants and accommodation.
Kythira sits at the transition between Ionian and Aegean wind patterns. The dominant summer wind can come from N/NNE (Meltemi influence from the Aegean) or NW (Ionian Maestro). On the east coast, N/NNE wind channels through the strait between Kythira and the Peloponnese, creating acceleration. Wind arrives side-onshore to onshore (N=side-shore, NE=onshore, E=onshore). 12-22 knots in summer.
Maritime traffic: ferries and cargo ships in the strait. Currents in the strait in strong wind. Isolated island with limited rescue. Rocky bottom in places. Ride with company.
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