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Makris Gialos (Gun Bay)
Makris Gialos is one of the three Kipi Afiartis bays on Karpathos, sitting just 300m from the island's airport. Local sources describe it as the mellowest of the three - sandy, shallow water suitable for beginners and families - though it still gets the same reliable summer Meltemi that makes the whole Afiartis area popular with freestylers when the wind cranks up.
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Wind
| best months |
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| wind name | Meltemi |
| direction to shore | cross-onshore |
| quality | steady |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
Water
| type | flat |
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| standing depth | sandy, shallow water suitable for everyone including kids |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
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| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | gentler than Vatha (Devil's Bay); still windy enough for freestyle on strong days |
Launch & crowd
| description | sandy beach with several windsurf/kite stations along it |
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| busy months |
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Hazards
- shared beach with windsurf stations and a taverna, watch for other water users
Tips
- Barba Minas Taverna sits right on the beach for food
Travel basics
| airport | AOK Karpathos Island National Airport (~300m) |
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Nearby: Vatha Beach (Devil's Bay), Agrilaopotamos
Sources: karpathosinfo.com