Crete: Kitesurfing beginners course near Heraklion (Arina Beach)

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Experience a fast-paced adventure at the kitesurfing course on Crete. Under the supervision of a professional instructor you will face this extreme sport in a training for beginners.

  • Tour / activity duration: ~2 hours
  • Languages: German, English, Italian, Portuguese, Greek
  • Transfer: no, not included
86 out of 100 based on 7 Reviews
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Kitesurfing Course on Crete

During the kitesurfing course on Crete, beginners learn what it means when paragliding and windsurfing are combined. While standing on a surfboard in the water, you hold the paraglider on the line like a kite. This pulls you over the waves with a breathtaking power. This is not an easy task to learn and you will be taught by a professional instructor.

Price overview

  • Kitesurfing course on Crete with instructor - 2h - per person (18+) 180.-€
  • Kitesurfing course on Crete with instructor - 2h - per person (14-17 years) 160.-€
Exciting kitesurfing beginner course on Crete

Booking option: Kitesurfing course on Crete for beginners

Kitesurfing combines windsurfing and paragliding in a fascinating way. Almost like flying a kite, you send a paraglider into the air and hold on to its ropes. In this way the wind pulls you over the waves with partly high speed while you stand on the surfboard. In the beginning it will be difficult to stay on the board, but the professional trainer will teach you everything you need to know. And soon you will experience first successes that will inspire you.

Overview

  • Group size: 1 - 4 persons
  • Duration: ~ 2 hours
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Days: daily
  • Months: April - October
  • Languages: German, English, Italian, Portuguese, Greek
  • Pick-up not included
  • Starting points: Arina Beach (near Heraklion)

Included

  • Experienced instructor, introduction, insurance, complete equipment, 1 drink
Important information

Preconditions

  • Ability to swim
  • Minimum age: 14 years
  • Please inform us of any health problems or physical restrictions.

Please bring

Passport, swimwear, towel, sunglasses, sun blocker, suitable clothing

Detailed description

Kitesurfing course on Crete near Heraklion - for beginners with professional instructors

The beautiful Crete attracts many holidaymakers with its picturesque scenery. The fact that you can hardly get enough of the fantastic landscape does not change the fact that you want to do some things during your holiday. What more is there to do on one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean than to spend a little time at sea? However, if boat trips are too boring for you, we have the perfect enrichment for your holiday. Take a kitesurfing course on Crete and get a taste of this extreme sport even if you are a beginner!

You will get your first experience of kitesurfing on Crete from the friendly and competent instructor with a theoretical introduction to the handling and control of the equipment. If you liked to fly kites as a child, you will see some similarities. However, the paraglider that will soon pull you over the waves is definitely a kite for adults! Some kitesurfers reach speeds of up to 100 km/h with a lot of practice and good equipment! But these are distant goals, because for now you will have to learn to stay on board.

The professional instructor of the kitesurfing course on Crete will go with you to the beach, prepare the equipment with you and will be at your side with advice and support. As the Mediterranean is particularly mild at this time of year, however, any fall into the water is more of a refreshment than a discouragement. You will soon see that the first successes are coming and as soon as you get the hang of it, it will be very easy to be pulled over the waves! After a little practical experience you will not be able to tear yourself away!

Conditions

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

Customer Reviews Kitesurfing Course on Crete

Jupp von Tännesberg, Bayern wrote on Sep 28, 2022
Overall rating
80 von 100

Now I can do it too!!!

I have been tempted by this combination of paragliding and windsurfing for a long time. This sunbonoo offer was ideal. Plus points: friendly professional team, patient trainer, clean intact equipment, nice location. Minus point: unfortunately only 2 hours!

Jetzt kann ich es auch!!!

Mich hat das schon lange gereizt: diese Kombi aus Gleitschirm und Windsurfen. Da war dieses sunbonoo-Angebot ideal. Pluspunkte: freundliches Profiteam, geduldiger Trainer, sauberes intaktes Equipment, hübsche Location. Minuspunkt: LEIDER nur 2 Stunden!
Gilbert , Burgbrohl (RP) wrote on Aug 27, 2020
Overall rating
80 von 100

I dared!

To be honest, I was a bit blooming. Water, waves, wind and surfboards don't scare me. But when it blew up, I felt like a roller coaster.

Ich habe mich getraut!

Offen gesagt war mir etwas blümerant. Wasser, Wellen, Wind und Surfbrett machen mir ja keine Angst. Als es dann aber in die Luft ging, hatte ich heftige Achterbahngefühle.
Arthur von Plettenberg wrote on Aug 13, 2020
Overall rating
100 von 100

Fun and safety are very important

The equipment was in good condition. The teacher was friendly. The landscape is worth seeing. Recommended with a clear conscience.

Spaß & Sicherheit werden groß geschrieben

Im gepflegten Zustand war die Ausrüstung. Freundlich war der Lehrer. Sehenswert die Landschaft. Guten Gewissens zu empfehlen.
Arved kommt aus Mainz wrote on Aug 10, 2020
Overall rating
100 von 100

I wouldn't do it without the professional instructions

A breathtaking, exciting sport. But my urgent recommendation: Don't try it without an experienced teacher. This kit surf course is organized in an exemplary manner.

Ohne die Profi-Anleitung würde ich es nicht machen

Ein atemberaubender, aufregender Sport. Doch meine dringende Empfehlung: Probiert es nicht ohne erfahrene Lehrer. Dieser Kitsurf-Kurs ist vorbildlich organisiert.
Constantin aus Linsburg wrote on Jul 27, 2020
Overall rating
100 von 100

Really good kite instructors! 5 stars

I already have windsurfing experience. That helped me a little with stability and body coordination. But the paragliding component is something completely different. Wonderful fun!

Wirklich gute Kite-Leher! 5 Stars

Ich habe schon Windsurfing-Erfahrung. Das half mir ein wenig bei Standfestigkeit und Körperkoordination. Doch die Paragliding-Komponente ist etwas ganz anderes. Ein wunderbarer Spaß!
Maxie, Klings wrote on Jul 12, 2020
Overall rating
80 von 100

Flying & surfing - a good combination

For beginners?! I would rather say for sporty beginners.

Fliegen & Surfen – eine gute Kombi

Für Einsteiger?! Ich würde lieber sagen für sportliche Einsteiger.
Sophie in Wiesbaden wrote on Jul 26, 2019
Overall rating
60 von 100

Kitesurfing, very good but not cheap

I already kite in Mallorca. The coach in Crete was better. Taught me some great moves. Minus point: do not understand why 17-year-olds have to pay € 10 less? (Turned 18 three weeks earlier)

Kitesurfing, sehr gut aber nicht billig

Bin schon auf Mallorca gekitet. Der Trainer auf Kreta war besser. Hat mir noch ein paar tolle moves beigebracht. Minuspunkt: Verstehe nicht, warum 17-jährige 10 € weniger bezahlen müssen? (Bin drei Wochen vorher 18 geworden)

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