Perfect Prasonisi
Windsurf|Issue 391 - November December 2019
Prasonisi in Rhodes is noted for its unspoilt beauty, great winds and both flat water and onshore wave conditions. Nicolas Jones and Jem Hall give us the lowdown on this special Greek spot.
Nicolas Jones & Jem Hall
Perfect Prasonisi

When you think of Rhodes, images of ancient Greece may well be conjured up - the Colossus statue astride the harbor of Rhodes or perhaps the madness and mayhem of Faliraki. Or maybe it’s a more tranquil scene, a white washed villa fringed by Mediterranean pine overlooking the beautiful azure waters of the Aegean perhaps. But Rhodes is also home to some perfect windsurfing conditions. What is a perfect windsurfing spot though? After all, perfection means different things to different people. Some may wish for warm water; some for flat water, others for waves; some for medium and stable winds, others for strong winds; some for peace and tranquillity, others for great food and convivial company; some prefer their own board while others wish for a range of kit to try out. Well, Prasonisi ticks all of these perfection boxes. And that’s before we even talk about wind stats. But we are getting ahead of ourselves - where are we? Prasonisi is a tiny settlement, not even a village, on the southern tip of Rhodes, as far from the madding crowds as you can get on this island.

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