WindsurfingUK issue 4 July 2017 | Page 21

21 KEFALOS: TRY IT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT! WORDS: OLLI ANDERSON PICS: FLO RAGOSSNIG GREECE’S INFAMOUS MELTEMI WIND IS A CONSTANT ATTRACTION DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHEN IT REALLY RAMPS UP. WITH CLOCKWORK CONSISTENCY IT BLOWS ACROSS THE WARM WATERS OF THE AEGEAN SEA, BUFFETING THE ASSORTED ISLANDS AND MAKING THEM AN ENTICING PROSPECT FOR MANY A WINDSURFER LOOKING TO GET AWAY FOR A SPOT OF SALTY ESCAPISM. Kefalos, on the island of Kos, is a long established location but possibly missed by many in the UK. Yet it offers great conditions for all windsurfers, whatever your level. Instructor Olli Anderson runs us through what to expect should you decide to hit up the resort. The low down From pro freestylers to beginners, families, groups and single travellers looking for the perfect relaxing, or action packed holiday Kefalos Windsurfing is the place to be! Situated on the southern tip of Kos in the small traditional harbour side village of Kefalos boasts glistening turquoise water, bright blue sky and strong, reliable thermal winds. It’s a short four and a half hour flight from all major UK airports via Jet2, EasyJet, British Airways and Thompson, to name a few. uk WIND SURFING