# Flisvos Kite Center

School en Mikri Vigla (Naxos)

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/flisvos-kite-center

A kitesurfing school on Orkos beach, in Mikri Vigla, with courses to the IKO standard, radio-assisted lessons and equipment rental. It has a restaurant and accommodation next to the school.

## Who they are

Flisvos Kite Center is a kitesurfing school on the west coast of Naxos that has been on Orkos beach, in Mikri Vigla, for more than 20 years. The website does not give the exact year of opening. At the head are Luciana and Michele, who greet the students. It is an IKO-affiliated centre, the International Kiteboarding Organization, and its lessons are given by IKO-qualified instructors. At the end of each course the student receives the official IKO card with their level, which is recognised in schools around the world.

## Why here

Mikri Vigla is one of the windiest places in the Mediterranean, according to the school. In summer the meltemi blows, the north wind of the Cyclades. In addition, the channel between Naxos and Paros creates a funnel effect that strengthens it. The school reckons there is wind on more than 80% of days, normally from morning to sunset. The launch area is downwind and sheltered by the beach itself, a broad stretch of sand. There is a lifeguard on the beach, staff supervision and a rescue boat. The website does not publish the season dates, so it is worth confirming them before travelling; the discounted accommodation offer in May and June indicates it is already open in those months.

## Courses and equipment

The courses follow the IKO levels, from beginner to first jumps, in private or semi-private lessons for two people. The group of two has to be formed at booking: the school does not put separate students together. Lessons are radio-assisted and, from level 2, a flotation vest and helmet are used. The price includes all the equipment, insurance and rescue. For every ten hours of course they give one hour free. The prices of each course and the foil are in the entries on this page.

For those who already know how, there is equipment rental of new Roberto Ricci gear, from beginner kits to boards and kites for advanced riders. The website sets no minimum age or weight for the courses, so with children or teenagers you have to ask first.

## Accommodation, restaurant and booking

Next to the school are the studios and apartments of the Hotel Orkos Beach, a few metres from the sand. There are accommodation and course packages, with a discount if combined in May and June. The restaurant and bar open from 9:00 until night, with Mediterranean cooking, island produce and an Italian touch.

You book online from the "Book now" page, by phone on +30 2285 075490 or by WhatsApp on +30 694 545 7407. The website does not publish cancellation terms or what happens to paid hours if there is no wind one day, so it is better to ask before paying. Lessons are given in English, Italian, French, German and Greek; not Spanish.

## What they run

- [Kitesurfing course at Mikri Vigla](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/south-aegean/naxos/things-to-do/mikri-vigla-kitesurf), in Naxos. Discover Kiteboarding, Private 2 h Lesson. Desde 170 € per person. 2 h. Equipment included, lesson with radio. IKO Kiteboarder Level 1 Semi-Private, 6 h. Desde 285 € per person. 6 h. A group of two that must be formed when booking

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Practical details

- Phone: +30 2285 075490

## Contact

- Web: https://www.flisvos-kitecentre.com/
- Coordenadas: 36.9935, 25.379