If you had asked a few years ago, we would have said no. In fact, surfing in the sheltered (for wind and water) Mediterranean was not really popular. However, this has changed recently as it turned out to be more of a guess. Greece has around 6,000 islands and 10,000 miles of coastline. Experts found a top selection of beaches suitable for surfing.
Although you shouldn't expect huge waves, the surf culture in Greece has grown and locals have found the best beaches for surfing. Some of the most popular ones are: Kolymbithres and Leivada beaches in Tinos, Keros beach in Limnos and Chrissi Akti, Paleochora and Falasarna in Chania (Crete).
If you had asked a few years ago, we would have said no. In fact, surfing in the sheltered (for wind and water) Mediterranean was not really popular. However, this has changed recently as it turned out to be more of a guess. Greece has around 6,000 islands and 10,000 miles of coastline. Experts found a top selection of beaches suitable for surfing.
Although you shouldn't expect huge waves, the surf culture in Greece has grown and locals have found the best beaches for surfing. Some of the most popular ones are: Kolymbithres and Leivada beaches in Tinos, Keros beach in Limnos and Chrissi Akti, Paleochora and Falasarna in Chania (Crete).
