MYKONOS
60 AUGUST 2019
Sammer family time at Korfos as father Chris and son
Max race each other across the bay.KALO LIVADI
Quick guide - south wind spot, need to bring your own equipment.
Kalo Livadi is a good spot for light winds from the south, which is a common
direction in the winter and spring months. But south wind is always a bit
tricky as it ́s pretty moody - winds pick up, drop down, rain, no rain, etc.
But if you catch a good south wind period, Kalo Livadi is the place to be.
Kalo Livadi is close to Kalafati Bay on the south coast of the island and
open to SSE winds. Even with the onshore force 3-4 we had there was some
swell rolling in. The sandy entrance to the water is on the left side of the bay.
We spent about an hour here in bump and jump conditions. With southerly
storms the spot may get pretty tricky and is recommended for experts only.
During the summer months the north wind blows offshore and so you’re
more likely to find sunbeds than windsurfers at that time of year on this
great beach.
Surf level: beginner to pro, depending on the wind speed.
Best wind direction: south.
Best windy time: autumn, winter, spring.
KORFOS
Quick guide - kite centre with sail repair, flat water, bump and jump.
Constant wind, bring your own equipment.
Just a few minutes drive from the airport and Mykonos town is Korfos
Beach. The area around it is pretty famous and just opposite it, within
walking distance, is Ornos beach with its beach bars and beautiful swimming
conditions. Korfos Beach is also the home of the only kite center on the
island - http://www.kitemykonos.com. The centre also offers windsurf lessons and
rentals on request.
The beach is open to the north which means that you get onshore
conditions as well. The entrance to the water is sandy and flat, making it
easy for beach starting and waterstarting for beginners. When the wind gets
stronger it creates a small shorebreak.
We entered the water a few hundred meters more upwind on the easterly
side of the bay. There is a small church there with a few parking spots; be
warned the mini beach and parking area would get crowded easily if busy.
At this spot you get side-shore wind from the left and a small protected area
with super clean, almost glassy water where you can perfectly train gybes and
other moves. There are some rocks in the water that make launching a bit
more difficult. The further out you sail you get little rolling waves around 1
metre, nice for chop hops and carve gybes down the swell. If you ́re into it,
you can sail a few legs upwind to see ‘Little Venice’ from another perspective!
Korfos Beach offers constant wind conditions, making it easy for
beginners in light winds and also challenging and fun for pros. For us, Korfos
was a great family spot. The area offers plenty of places to stay, ranging from
private apartments to nice hotels. One thing we noticed, even in off season,
was not all apartments have a parking spot, so check your place has parking
because Ornos gets busy.
Surf level: beginner to pro!
Best wind direction: north.
Best windy time: June to September.
“FOR US, KORFOS WAS A
GREAT FAMILY SPOT.”