Spots Nearby
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Kefalos:
3.5 km
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Theologos Wave Beach:
9.2 km
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Mastichari:
+2 points/
12.5 km
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Marmari:
+61 points/
17.5 km
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Tigkaki:
21.0 km
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Lambi:
29.0 km
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Fener:
32.2 km
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Psalidi:
+59 points/
32.8 km
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Akyarlar:
34.3 km
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Ortakent:
40.1 km
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General Information
Level:0-10 Season:May 15 — September 30 -
Kohilari is a deserted beach on the northern side of Kos. There are no buildings around and it is a spot for kitesurfers. It is 2km (1.2miles) from Kefalos and 40 km (24 miles) from Kos town. Summer temperatures are between 26°-29°C (79°- 84°F), falling to 13º-15ºC (55°- 59° F) in winter.
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Beach
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Kohilari is a long, soft sandy beach around 6 km (3.6 miles) long backed by vegetation-covered sand dunes. Other than that, there are no buildings around, neither are there any obstacles. It is very easy to launch from the beach.
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Wind&Waves
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The northwest Meltemi wind blows sideshore to side onshore. It starts around 12pm and stops when the sun goes down, achieving speeds of 4.5-6 bft on most days especially during the high season from June to August; the winds are less regular off-season. There are some nice small kicker waves, reaching heights between ½- 1 ½ m high (1 ½ -4 ½ ft). A wetsuit is required in winter and while none is necessary in summer when the water temperature can be as high as 24°C (75°F), lycra is necessary to protect your skin from the sun.
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Facilities
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A school provides instruction and equipment for students of all levels and rents out kites and boards. It also provides food, sunbeds and thatched shades. A small fee is required if you need to wash or store your equipment overnight in their small shack. It is a short walk to the beach from the road. Access is only possible by car and the parking lot is 20m (65 ft) from the beach. Restaurants, nightlife and lodgings, such as hotels, studios and apartments, are found in Kefalos Bay.
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Safety
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The school provides rescue. The closest medical facilities are in Kefalos Bay.