Keros / Lemnos / Greece

Described by some as a small part of paradise, Koros is a gorgeous beach located on the tiny island of Limnos, also known as Lemnos, which lies just of Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. The spot here is great for windsurfing and kitesurfing and there is an excellent surf school known simply as Keros surf school. The season is all year round as the climate is reasonably mild.

The beach is large, at around 3 kms, with pristine white sand and is totally obstaacle free. There is plenty of space to launch and land a kite safely. The area around the beach is a protected ecosystem and you are not allowed to drive on to the beach or the dunes. You can get here by plane or ferry and the surf club is located about 500 meters to the left of the beach bar as you walk towards the sea.

The winds are trade winds and come at you from either northerly or easterly directions. The best directions for this spot are north, north east, north northeast and south east although most directions seems to work in this big bay. The winds are pretty steady sideshore, here at Keros and the spot is great for everyone. The water is crystal clear with small waves and a sandy bottom. It lends itself to most surf styles including freestyle, wave, bump and jump and long distance.

There are plenty of facilities here including the surf school, a shop selling surf gear and a rental shop. There is also accommodation here and shower and toilet facilities. There is plenty of parking as well as places to buy food and drink. In addition a fully manned rescue center is in operation. The nearest village is Kalliopi which has a small selection of bars and restaurants. However, if you fancy a spot of nightlife then try the nearby towns of Mirina, Moudros or Kondopouli.

This is a pretty safe spot so just observe the normal safety precautions.