Afiartis Bay
Αφιάρτης
A strong-wind bay beside the southern airport. Steady northerly winds make it one of Europe's best-known windsurfing destinations.
Afiartis lies at the southern tip of the island, near the airport. In summer, the strong and steady Meltemi north wind blows across the bay. Its shallow water and small waves suit windsurfers and kitesurfers of all levels, and the shallow areas nicknamed Devil's Bay and Chicken Bay are popular. The bay has hosted international windsurfing competitions. Several windsurfing centres along the shore offer equipment rental and lessons. Visitors who do not take part in water sports can still enjoy the sea full of sails, but the wind is too strong for ordinary swimming.
Opening hours
Windsurfing center open approx. May–Oct
Nearby sights
- Damatria Beach
- Arkasa & Agios Nikolaos Beach
- Menetes
- Amoopi
- Pigadia (Karpathos Town)
- Archaeological Museum of Karpathos
- Othos
- Aperi