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Agia Galini is a picturesque fishing village on the south-central coast of Crete, at the mouth of the Platys river. The bay faces south towards the Libyan Sea. The spot receives either Meltemi gap winds descending from the mountains (N/NNW), or direct south winds from the Libyan Sea.
Conditions are variable and often demanding. N/NNW wind is offshore (pushing out to sea) while south wind is onshore. Spot for advanced riders able to adapt to changing conditions.
Launching from the bay beach. No kite school. Meltemi offshore days are technical – only sail if upwind riding is mastered. South wind days are more accessible but swell can make launching difficult.
In offshore wind (N): flat water near coast, swell offshore. In south wind (S): formed waves and swell. Sandy and rocky bottom. Clear warm Libyan Sea water.
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Parking in Agia Galini village. Tourist village with tavernas, hotels and shops. Good tourist infrastructure.
Offshore Meltemi wind – risk of drift towards Libyan Sea. Sudden wind transitions possible. Fishing port with maritime traffic. Rocks in the bay. Never sail alone in offshore wind.
Two main wind regimes: 1) Meltemi from N/NNW as offshore – gap winds descending from mountains, strong and gusty (15-30 knots). 2) South wind (S) direct from the Libyan Sea – onshore, more regular, often associated with swell.
Offshore Meltemi wind is more frequent in summer. South wind is more common in spring and autumn. Transitions between the two regimes can be rapid and dangerous.
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