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Spot de Kourouta

Kourouta

Kourouta

Overview

Kourouta is a popular spot on the west coast of the Peloponnese, near Amaliada in the Ilia region. This long fine-sand beach facing west is one of the best-known beaches in the region, offering good kitesurfing conditions with the NW Maestro.

A lively beach resort in summer, Kourouta combines reliable wind conditions with tourist infrastructure (beach bars, restaurants, accommodation). A good spot for combining kitesurfing with family holidays.

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Afternoon sessions (1-7 PM) with the NW Maestro from May to September. Wide, long beach ideal for launching. Accessible conditions for intermediates. Beach bars offer a comfortable landmark between sessions.

On the water

Open water, chop of 30-60cm in Maestro. Regular sandy bottom, progressive depth. Warm water (24-27°C in summer). Long W swell possible on strong wind days.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Parking

Organized parking at Kourouta beach, with spaces along the coastal road. Beach resort with facilities (beach bars, restaurants, showers). Easy access from Olympia Odos highway. Amaliada 10 min away offers all services.

Hazards

Many swimmers in summer — respect swimming zones. Coastal currents in strong wind. Shore break with western swell. Jet-skis and rental boats in season.

Wind specificities

Dominant NW Maestro in summer, 12-20 knots in the afternoon, arriving side-onshore on this west-facing beach. W/WSW thermal breeze on weak Maestro days. Steadier, less violent wind than on Aegean coasts. The straight coastline without obstacles creates a pleasant laminar flow.

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