Kitesurfing Courses on Monolithos Beach, Santorini

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Fitness level: from Everybody welcome to Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 1 hr to 2-3 days
Spoken languages: English, Greek, German
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Join a beginner or advanced rider kitesurfing course from Monolithos Beach in Santorini and learn the techniques of this exhilarating water sport!

Monolithos Beach is a beautiful beach with black sand and crystal-clear waters, located on the eastern side of Santorini. Santorini is an iconic Greek island, known for its picturesque views, diverse landscapes and magical sunsets. The wind conditions of the Aegean Sea make this an ideal location to learn kitesurfing! 

For your kitesurfing course, you'll meet a certified instructor at the starting point at Monolithos Beach. There are different introductory or advanced courses to choose from, depending on your desired duration and the skills you'd like to learn. The wind conditions on Monolithos Beach are ideal for all riding levels from beginners to experienced kite riders. Some hidden spots near the beach offer less chop, making this part of Santorini ideal for beginner kitesurfers. The latest kitesurfing equipment will be provided, including a kite, control bar, harness, board, and safety equipment (life jacket). Once you're geared up, the course begins!

For the 1-2 hour introductory courses, you'll stay on the beach and practice with a beginner's kite. The instructor will go through the theory of kitesurfing first, before you learn how to land the kite and how to pack the equipment. The 6-hour course is split up over two days. On this course, you'll start with the basics of kitesurfing, before moving into the water. You'll learn some techniques such as entering and exiting the water while controlling the kite, body drag upwind, and water start. 

The 10-hour course is split up over 3 days. Once again, you will learn all of the basics of kitesurfing before moving on to more advanced moves, such as controlled stop, riding upwind and self-rescue. The advanced 1-hour course is a private lesson for experienced riders. The instructor will help you master techniques you'd like to practice, such as basic jump, jibe, and jump with grab. All of the courses are small with a maximum of 3 participants, to ensure a really personalised and dedicated lesson. 

Select your preferred kitesurfing course in Santorini for a fun and instructive time coursing the winds of the Aegean on Monolithos Beach!

Offers

1
Introductory Course | 1 Hour
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1-hour introductory course for beginners on the beach.

 

Course of events

 

- Arrive at the meeting point at Monolithos Beach

- Receive safety briefing and equipment

- Learn the theory of kitesurfing

- Practice basic moves on the beach with a beginner's kite (how to land a kite and how to pack the equipment)

- Return to the starting point

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini

Included:
  • Certified instructor
  • Kitesurfing equipment
  • Life jackets
  • Wet suit
2
Introductory Course | 2 Hours
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2-hour introductory course for beginners on the beach.

 

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point at Monolithos Beach

- Receive safety briefing and equipment

- Learn the theory of kitesurfing

- Practice basic moves on the beach with a beginner's kite 

- Return to the starting point

 

Skills taught: 

Holding, carrying and securing a Kite on land
Kite set up
Walking while flying the kite
Launching and landing as a pilot
Wind window theory
Self-landing
Equipment packing

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini

Included:
  • Certified instructor
  • Kitesurfing equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Wet suit
3
Introductory Course | 6 Hours
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6-hour course for beginners (beach and water). Conducted over 2 days (3 hours per day). 

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point at Monolithos Beach

- Receive safety briefing and equipment

- Learn the theory of kitesurfing

- Practice basic moves on the beach with a beginner's kite 

- Move into the water 

- Return to the starting point

 

Skills taught:

Day 1

Holding, carrying and securing a Kite on land
Kite set up
Walking while flying the kite
Launching and landing as a pilot
Wind window theory
Self-landing
Equipment packing

Day 2

Enter and exit the water while controlling the kite
Water relaunch
Side body drag with 2 hands
Body drag with power stroke on both sides
Body drag upwind
Body drag with the board
Self-rescue and pack down discovery
R.O.W. rules introduction
Steady pull
Water-start

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills are required.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

6 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini

Included:
  • Certified instructor
  • Kitesurfing equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Wet suit
4
Introductory Course | 10 Hours
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10-hour beginner's course to become an independent rider (beach and water). Conducted over 3 days (3 hours per day). 

 

 

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point at Monolithos Beach

- Receive safety briefing and equipment

- Learn the theory of kitesurfing

- Practice basic moves on the beach with a beginner's kite 

- Move into the water 

- Return to the starting point

Skills taught:

Day 1

Holding, carrying and securing a Kite on land
Kite set up
Walking while flying the kite
Launching and landing as a pilot
Wind window theory
Self-landing
Equipment packing

Day 2

Enter and exit the water while controlling the kite
Water relaunch
Side body drag with 2 hands
Body drag with power stroke on both sides
Body drag upwind
Body drag with the board
Self-rescue and pack down discovery
R.O.W. rules introduction
Steady pull
Water-start

Day 3

Controlled stop
Control of riding speed by edging
Riding upwind
Sliding transitions
Toe-side riding
Toe-side turn
Self-launching
Self-rescue and pack down in deep water

Activity requirements

Basic swimming skills are required.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini

Included:
  • Certified instructor
  • Kitesurfing equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Wet suit
5
Advanced/Downwind Course | 1 Hour
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1-hour private course for advanced riders.

 

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point at Monolithos Beach

- Receive safety briefing and equipment

- Practice techniques in the water

- Return to the starting point

Skills taught:

Basic jump
Jibe
Jump with grab
Rider recovery
Board recovery
International kiteboarding signs and ROW
Equipment
Weather and tides
Aerodynamics

Activity requirements

You need to be an intermediate-advanced rider to partake in this course.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini

Included:
  • Certified instructor
  • Kitesurfing equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Wet suit
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Meeting point

Santorini Kite, Monolithos Beach, Santorini Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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