Naxos Kitelife ➢ Mikri Vigla kite spot
Mikri Vigla: The magic kitesurfing spot of Naxos
Observing the kitespot of Mikri Vigla in Naxos, it is exciting to imagine what is hiding behind its name. Mikri Vigla (small watchtower in ancient Greek) was named after the observatory on top of the cape that was used to warn the town and surrounding villages for incoming pirates. A fire was lighted on the top of the hill that triggered a chain of fires lighted in many other watchtowers. The remains of the old building are still visible on top of the hill south of Mikri Vigla kitebeach. Also remains of an ancient village have been found by archaeologists. The south bay was used by ships to shelter from dominant North winds.
The turquoise blue Mikri Vigla is by far the safest and most attractive kite spot of Naxos island. Known for its long sandy beach, the clear clean water and the good winds. It is included in the most wanted beaches to visit in Naxos even if you are not interested in any watersport. Being a rider will make you feel like home, meeting fellow kitesurfers of all levels and sharing your emotions. The lifestyle of a kiter is spread in the air. Mikri Vigla kitespot is for all kiteboarding levels, from the first steps of a student up to the most hardcore freestyler!
Reaching Mikri Vigla Kite Beach:
There are two roads for reaching the kitebeach of Mikri Vigla from Chora (Naxos Town):
- The recently constructed asphalt road going towards Plaka, later turning into a dirt road (11 km).
- The asphalt road through Galanado, Glinado and Vivlos, passing close to Kastraki (17 km). You can find more accurate directions here.
In addition, there are buses coming from Chora during the main season.
The nearest beaches are Orkos and Plaka to the north, and Kastraki and Aliko to the south.
Mikri Vigla, what is the magic with it?
Besides the sandy long beach and crystal clear water, the direction of the wind and the form of the bay are the answers you seek. Simply, this bay works perfectly and safely with the dominant North winds of the season. The Meltemi that blow from June to September will bring wind almost every day, all day. The Venturi effect and the thermal winds give this place 5-10 knots more wind compared to other beaches in Naxos and the surrounding islands. Most people staying in the town notice the difference when they arrive to Mikri Vigla.
The direction of the dominant winds is side-onshore which makes it absolutely safe for kitesurfing supervision and affects your kite progression positively no matter what your kiteboarding level is. Staying in this safe bay of Mikri Vigla means that you will hardly ever need a rescue – you will be pushed to the beach in minutes by the wind. Mikri Vigla is the safest kite spot for kiteboarding activities in Naxos however don’t expect to ride your kite alone unless you go early in the morning or late in the evening.
Check the Kitebeach of Mikri Vigla on the video:
Weather: Seeking the optimal wind
Kiteboarding is fully depending on Weather conditions. Especially for students and their kite supervision, the smoother the weather condition, the better. Even with the today’s technology the forecasts cannot be fully trusted. Most commonly used sites for weather forecast are Windguru and Meteo, but keep in mind, that even if the forecast looks unpromising the magic of Mikri Vigla might make it work! Most important is the wind direction. North and Northwest work the best for kitesurfing in Mikri Vigla kitebeach. So stay tuned and check weather conditions frequently!
You can check the weather condition by visiting the state’s local weather station and live camera below:
