# Mastichari

Kitesurfing spot in Kos, Greece.

> Mastichari's lagoon provides protected, flat water ideal for learners and those seeking mellow sessions. The long sandy beach offers straightforward entry and exit, while surrounding hills shelter the area from excessive chop. Located on Kos's northern shore, it attracts families and beginner-focused groups. Thermal winds build predictably during warmer months, making planning easier for instructors and visitors.

## Best time to kitesurf
Mastichari has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Jul: 34–46% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10–11 kt average daily wind, 17–24 °C water and 12–28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33% | 10.2 | 12 | 18.3 |
| Feb | 36% | 10.2 | 11.7 | 17 |
| Mar | 34% | 10.5 | 12 | 16.6 |
| Apr | 30% | 10.2 | 16 | 17.3 |
| May | 13% | 8.6 | 20 | 19 |
| Jun | 19% | 9.9 | 23.9 | 22.1 |
| Jul | 46% | 11.2 | 27.8 | 23.6 |
| Aug | 16% | 9 | 27.1 | 26.5 |
| Sep | 17% | 9.5 | 24.7 | 26.4 |
| Oct | 12% | 8.4 | 20.8 | 24.5 |
| Nov | 23% | 9.1 | 17.7 | 23 |
| Dec | 23% | 9.1 | 14.5 | 20.7 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Almost every day
- Water: choppy
- Water temperature: Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Jun, Jul, Aug

## Highlights
- Protected flat lagoon
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly
- Thermal winds

## Amenities
Beach bars, Shallow entry, Parking

## Travel
- Getting there: Fly to "KGS"; rent a car to the destination or you just take a small walk depending where you wanna go.
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Affordable ($20-50 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 36.893, 27.261
- Destination guide: [Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kos)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Marmari Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/marmari-beach) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (3 km)
- [Tigaki Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tigaki-beach) — best Mar, 60–77% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 17–23 °C (15 km)
- [Kardamena](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kardamena) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (16 km)
- [Kohilari (Kefalos Bay)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kohilari-kefalos-bay) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (32 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kitesurf Kos - Windzone 2](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-kos-windzone-2) — http://www.windzone-kos.gr/ (7 km)
- [Windzone kos 1 windsurf & kitesurf kos psalidi](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/windzone-kos-1-windsurf-kitesurf-kos-psalidi) — http://windzone-kos.gr/ (7 km)
- [Fun2Fun - Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Catamaran Sailing Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/fun2fun-windsurfing-kitesurfing-catamaran-sailing-center) — http://www.fun2fun-kos.com/ (12 km)
- [Horizon Surfing Center Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/horizon-surfing-center-kos) — http://www.horizonsurfing.com/ (15 km)
- [Kitesurfing Kos](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-kos) — http://www.kitesurfingkos.com/ (17 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/mastichari
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.