Kite Area guide
Fanes, Rhodes
Fanes is the escape along the north-west coast: the same Meltemi season, fewer people, and usually visited for the day.
When to kite
Best months: May, June, July, August, September.
About this Kite Area
Fanes lies along the north-west coast beyond Kremasti and is recommended in the sources as a day trip rather than a base — a quieter alternative when the main beaches are busy.
It shares the island's season and wind: the summer Meltemi from the north, blowing June to September and building through the afternoon.
Detailed published information on launch areas, water state and hazards specific to Fanes is thin, and neighbouring Kalavarda requires payment to ride. Confirm current access, conditions and any fees with a school in Rhodes town or at Kremasti before making the trip.