Agiassos (Naxos)

Agiassos is positioned as the southern-wind alternative on Naxos: it’s a wide sandy bay with crystal-clear water and a medium beach footprint. Riders most often target SW to south wind days, with wind described as producing chop/small-to-medium wave conditions. For kitesurfing, the spot is presented as a strong freeride/wave/foil option when southern winds are established, including scenarios where offshore conditions at the northern beaches shift into more workable side-shore flow here. The launch is characterized as easy due to space for setups on the sand, and the water is described as very deep with no rocks in the middle—rocks are mainly reported at the edges/boundaries. Wingfoiling is specifically highlighted as well-suited, with deep water close to shore and relatively flat behavior under southern winds. Windsurfing can also work for intermediate riders on quieter south-wind days, though on-beach rental is not available, so visitors are expected to be self-sufficient with gear. Safety-wise, the main priority is avoiding the wrong wind: conditions can become offshore and gusty when the Meltemi (north wind) is blowing. The location is described as isolated with limited immediate assistance, and no on-site rescue/lifeguard presence is indicated. Practical planning is important—bring water/food and assume you’ll need your own equipment.