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Raches (Fthiotida)
Raches is a mainland kite spot on the Malian Gulf coast of Fthiotida, about 32 km from Lamia. A sandy peninsula divides the beach into a sheltered flatwater side and a choppier wave side, with a constant thermal north/northeasterly of 15-25 knots that is strongest in July-August but blows most of the year. It is a Blue-Flag organized beach home to Surf Camp Raches, known locally as 'the beach where the heart of kitesurfing beats' in central Greece.
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Wind
| best months |
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| dominant direction | N/NE |
| typical knots | 15-25 |
| thermal or synoptic | thermal |
Water
| type | mixed |
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| notes | A sand spit/peninsula splits the spot in two: flat water on the west side (offshore wind, sheltered from gusts) and wave/chop on the east side (side-onshore wind). |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| description | Organized, Blue-Flag beach about 2 km from the village center with showers, changing rooms and toilets; the sand spit separates the flat and wave zones. |
|---|---|
| space | ok |
Hazards
- sea urchins and sharp stones on one side of the entry
- slippery rock plates and urchins on the other side
Travel basics
Sources: allovergreece.com · lamiareport.gr · travel.gr