
Surf coast
Mikri Vigla
Naxos, Cyclades · 🇬🇷 Greece
NotableEurope
Naxos's kite beach — meltemi wind and turquoise water on twin bays split by a granite cape.
Open Mikri Vigla on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear turquoise, white-capped when the meltemi blows
- Sand
- White-gold sand and low dunes either side of a granite cape
- Swimming
- Swim the calmer south bay; the north bay belongs to the kites
- Surf
- One of Greece's top kitesurf spots — the meltemi accelerates over the cape
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Twin beaches split by a rocky headland on Naxos's wild southwest coast
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Region
- Europe
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Mikri Vigla: frequently asked questions
Where is Mikri Vigla?
Mikri Vigla is at Naxos, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Mikri Vigla?
In the warm season the sea at Mikri Vigla reaches about 24°C. Clear turquoise, white-capped when the meltemi blows.
When is the best time to visit Mikri Vigla?
The best time to visit Mikri Vigla is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Mikri Vigla have?
Mikri Vigla has white-gold sand and low dunes either side of a granite cape.
Is Mikri Vigla good for swimming?
Swim the calmer south bay; the north bay belongs to the kites.
Can you surf at Mikri Vigla?
One of Greece's top kitesurf spots — the meltemi accelerates over the cape.
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