Lemnos – Less Known Pearl of Greece

Lemnos is not the most popular island regarding mass-tourism, but it is starting to be the opposite for windsurfing and kite surfers alike. The name "Anemoessa" that the ancients gave Lemnos literally means "windy island", and is a fair description of the conditions there. 

On the countless beautiful beaches on the island, you can find all; Flat-water beaches, bump and jump terrains, and even the legendary Gomati which awakens in winter and gives birth to 3-4m glassy waves! The turquoise waters, the widespread sand-dunes, and the crazy rock formations of the island, really make you believe you are on a surf trip in Australia, Mexico, or Hawaii.

The home of all windsurfers and kite surfers in Lemnos is without doubt, Keros beach. A very friendly 4km sandy beach with conditions that suit everyone. On the very north side of the bay, is a crazy flat section with incredible Caribbean-like colours. In the middle, just around the Surf Club there are free ride conditions with small chop kickers and some small side shore waves on those big days. The very south end on those extra windy days there can be up to 1,5m high side-onshore waves, happy days!

The "Surf Club Keros" is a windsurfing and kite surfing school opened by the people that discovered this well hidden paradise. "There are many things that we run differently at Surf Club Keros", says Rick and Giannis, owners of the club.

"First of all, we are not a typical business-profile surf club. Here we try and keep the vibes mellow and friendly. It is a place from surfers to surfers. Second of all, we are the first Eco-friendly surf school in Greece. Our whole building is powered by solar panels and is mobile, so when the season is over we pack and leave. This way we have the minimum impact on the protected Eco-system surrounding Keros beach. When we first came here, we fell in love with the place, and want to keep it pure and protect it."

Pantelis, the local photographer and as well windsurfer, puts it this way: "People have not realized it yet, but Lemnos is the new windy paradise. All year round wind, extraordinary beaches, magnificent food and it is still cheap, unlike the other touristic Greek islands."