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“Kolymbithra is (was) a decent beach, facing NE. Its easterly end is crowded with umbrellas and local bathers, has two decent tavernas and an OK hotel for this neck of the woods (ain't the Hamptons). The surf is fine for toddlers to play and occasionally get carried away in the undertow, and OK for surfers, about 20% of the time -- if you don't mind e.coli, that is...
The water is, unfortunately, polluted. Raw sewage from nearby villages drains into an adjacent lagoon and seeps in the bay. Waste-water from nearby buildings also seeps in the bay through the sandy beach. An accidental sewage tank dump a couple of years ago resulted in confirmed dysentery cases. There is good open water circulation with northerly winds, and pollution becomes less of a problem.
A shack appeared this year with surf rentals and lessons. The legality of the shack is questioned, but it is located in the cleaner, less polluted, end of the bay. The operator is a nice and friendly person, but has alienated locals who used the spot as a swimming hole. A rag tag group of campers has also filled the area with visible human waste -- watch your step -- as there is no infrastructure, camping is not allowed, and campers trespass private properties, much to the annoyance of local owners.
Caveat emptor”
Dimitris Pavlakis from GREECE - 24 Aug 2010
Kolympithra East (Tinos) Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 1.5(1: Kolympithra East (Tinos) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: Kolympithra East (Tinos) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Aegean Sea. 5: the best break in Aegean Sea). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Kolympithra East (Tinos) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Kolympithra East (Tinos), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Kolympithra East (Tinos) are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Kolympithra East (Tinos) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Kolympithra East (Tinos) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Kolympithra East (Tinos) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Kolympithra East (Tinos) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Kolympithra East (Tinos) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Kolympithra East (Tinos), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Kolympithra East (Tinos) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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