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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Island
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Animals, Reefs, Stones
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Depending on wind strength and direction from flat and choppy to excellent waves. Hazards: sea-urchins and some rocks near the shore. Flat water around the island of Saint Nicholas, just close to shore.
Beach type & size: Stones - Small
Infos: Small sandy beach with pebbles and dirt at the shore. Head over to Saint Nicholas for more space.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees
Weather specificities: Sunny all summer. Water May to October 24C. All year possible, but wetsuit needed in winter.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Best direction: N to NE.
Best months: March, April, May, August, October, November, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - From Athens center 25 km with bus or taxi. From the airport only with taxi. 4 km from Athens airport. South of the Loutsa center. Take a boat over to Saint Nicholas.
Accommodations: School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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