Strong August winds swept the eastern coastline near Athens, drawing kiteboarders to perform impressive jumps against a cloudless sky. Gusts of up to 60 kilometers per hour turned Agios Nikolaos beach into an open-air playground for wind sports enthusiasts.
The meltemi – a dry northern wind that sweeps the Aegean in summer – is a mixed blessing for locals. While ferry passengers and commercial sailors dread it, kiteboarders see it as an opportunity to ride the waves. The community plans around weather reports, often taking time off work or family to take advantage of the winds.
Kiteboarders adapt their gear to suit changing seasons, braving cold winter gales that shut down ferry routes. During sailing bans, they are among those who take to the water, showing their love for the sport in all conditions.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/greece-wind-sports-kiteboarding-windsurfing-2f43cb88bd86abce5989a8bcc8dbda71