# Glossa

Kitesurfing spot in Polystypos, Cyprus.

> Glossa's protected bay creates ideal conditions for beginners and lesson-focused programs. The sheltered waters remain consistently flat, providing confidence-building environments for early riders developing board control and technique. The bay's enclosure minimizes external swell while maintaining adequate wind access, a rare combination that makes instruction particularly effective. Cyprian sun and warm water extend comfort during longer learning sessions. The spot's predictable, manageable conditions support structured progression without overwhelming new kiters.

## Best time to kitesurf
Glossa has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Mar and Nov: 1–2% of days reach 12 kt+, with 5–7 kt average daily wind, 17–24 °C water and 9–15 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 5.8 | 9.1 | 18 |
| Feb | 0% | 5.5 | 8.7 | 16.4 |
| Mar | 2% | 6.5 | 10.1 | 17.3 |
| Apr | 0% | 6.1 | 16 | 18.4 |
| May | 0% | 6.5 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.4 | 22.7 | 24.7 |
| Jul | 0% | 7.2 | 27.7 | 28.7 |
| Aug | 0% | 6.4 | 26.7 | 29.8 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.4 | 23.4 | 28.8 |
| Oct | 0% | 5.6 | 19.3 | 26.5 |
| Nov | 1% | 5.4 | 15.3 | 23.7 |
| Dec | 0% | 5 | 11.3 | 20.1 |

## Highlights
- Protected bay
- Flat water
- Beginner lessons
- Sheltered environment

## Amenities
Shallow launch area, Protected waters, Lesson-friendly layout, Beach access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 34.905, 33.034
- Destination guide: [Polystypos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/polystypos)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Landa Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/landa-beach) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 5–7 kt, water 17–24 °C (4 km)
- [Akti Olymvou](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/akti-olymvou) — best around Jan, 2–4% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 18–23 °C (5 km)
- [Cyprus](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cyprus) — best around Mar, 1–2% windy days, 5–7 kt, water 17–24 °C, choppy/flat/waves (11 km)
- [idrop.surf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/idrop-surf) — best around Jan, 2–4% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 18–23 °C (26 km)

## Kite schools
- [Griffes Kiteflex Limited](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/griffes-kiteflex-limited) — http://www.kitesurfingcyprus.org/ (24 km)
- [MAKWIND CYPRUS EXTREME SPORTS SURFSHOP AND SCHOOL - WINDSURFING LESSONS - SUP LESSONS](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/makwind-cyprus-extreme-sports-surfshop-and-school-windsurfing-lessons-sup-lessons) — http://www.makwind-cyprus.com/ (25 km)
- [Kahuna Surfhouse - Kitesurfing, Surf & Stand Up Paddle School Cyprus](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kahuna-surfhouse-kitesurfing-surf-stand-up-paddle-school-cyprus) — http://www.kahunasurfhouse.eu/ (48 km)
- [Kitemed](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitemed) — http://www.kitemed.com/ (48 km)
- [WindBandit Kiteshack](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/windbandit-kiteshack) — http://www.windbandit.com/ (48 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/glossa
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.