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Marmari (Kos)
Marmari sits on Kos' north coast a short drive from Mastichari, where a venturi effect between offshore islets intensifies the Meltemi. A sandbank keeps the water waist-deep well out from the beach, making it a friendly spot for first water-starts even as the wind builds strong.
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Wind
| best months |
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| wind name | Meltemi (venturi-amplified) |
| avg knots | 15-35 |
| season notes | over 90% wind probability July-September; also good May, June, October |
| direction to shore | side-onshore |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | chop |
|---|---|
| standing depth | sandbank keeps it waist-deep to ~50m out |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
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| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | shallow sandbank makes it one of the friendliest first-water-start spots on Kos |
Launch & crowd
| description | sandy beach at the foot of a cliff, ~2km from the town center |
|---|---|
| rescue | on-site rescue service |
Hazards
- choppy conditions offshore of the sandbank
- wind drops around sunset
Travel basics
| airport | KGS Kos International Airport |
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Nearby: Mastichari, Kohilari
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