Kitesurf hotel · Naxos, Greece
Mikri Vigla Hotel: On the Sand of Naxos' Main Kite Spot
A 3-star beach hotel on Mikri Vigla's north beach, the kite spot of Naxos: 2 minutes on foot from your room to the kites, and all-inclusive on offer.
- Room to kite spot: 2 min on foot
- On the sand of the kite beach
- All-inclusive on offer
- Pool sheltered behind the beach
Room to kite spot · 39 s
Hotel Room to Kite Spot in 2 Minutes | Mikri Vigla, Naxos
From a room at Mikri Vigla Hotel to the kite spot in 1 min 57 s on foot, kite bag on the back: a real walk in one take, sped up, with the timer on screen.
Kitesurf Holiday on YouTube
In short
Mikri Vigla is the kite spot of Naxos, and Mikri Vigla Hotel stands right on the sand of its north beach, Parthena. The video at the top of this page times the walk: 1 min 57 s from a room to the kite spot, kite bag on the back, with no road to cross. In summer the Meltemi blows side-shore to side-onshore across a big sandy bay. Kite Center Naxos by Thalasea Sports is about 100 m along the beach, and Naxos Kitelife and Flisvos are about 300 m away, a 4-minute walk.
It is a full 3-star hotel, with a restaurant, a pool bar, a pool sheltered behind the beach, a children's pool and a playground, while most places to stay at Mikri Vigla are studios, apartments and villas. As far as we know, it is also the only one in the village where you can book all-inclusive. The family can watch you ride from the sunbeds, or move to the pool when the wind picks up. More about the spot in our Naxos kitesurf guide.
At a glance
Kite Fit
- Distance to the spot
- 2 min on foot from room to kite spot (our timed video); Thalasea about 100 m, Naxos Kitelife and Flisvos about 300 m
- Spot
- Mikri Vigla north beach (Parthena): a big sandy bay, side-shore to side-onshore, with chop
- Wind
- N to NW Meltemi from about mid-May to September, steadiest from June to August
- Level
- Riders who know the basics; complete beginners with a school
- School
- Naxos Kitelife, an IKO centre with a rescue boat, about 300 m
- Family
- Pool, separate children's pool, playground, baby cots on request; no kids club mentioned
- Airport
- Naxos airport about 9 km, Naxos Town and the port 11 km (hotel figures)
- Guest rating
- 4.1/5 on Google (237 reviews) and on TripAdvisor (841 reviews)
Verified with the official sites of Mikri Vigla Hotel, its group Naxos Resorts, Naxos Kitelife and Flisvos Kitecentre, tour operator D-reizen, Greeka, TripAdvisor and Google Maps listings, plus our own notes and videos from Mikri Vigla · Updated October 2026
See the place
Video and Instagram
Mikri Vigla Hotel, Naxos | Kitesurf Beach Hotel 2 Min from the Spot
The hotel in one minute: the drone arrival over the bay, the pool, the rooms, the buffet and the chef, the walk to the beach and the sea full of kites.
Video: Kitesurf Holiday on YouTube
Wind forecast
7-day wind forecast at Mikri Vigla
Updated 2 Nov, 13:47
GO16–24 ktsOK12–15 ktsSTRONG25 kts and moreLIGHTunder 12 kts
Strongest wind and gusts of the day, in knots. Kite sizes are a rough guide for a rider of about 75 kg. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
The spot
The kite spot in front of the hotel
Mikri Vigla is the main kite spot of Naxos, and Naxos Kitelife calls it the most famous and safest kitesurfing spot on the island. A granite headland splits the bay in two: the north beach, Parthena, is the kite side, and the hotel stands on its sand. The beach is about 600 m long, so there is room to rig, launch and land, and riders who drift downwind simply land on the beach and walk back (Flisvos).
In summer the Meltemi blows from the north, side-shore to side-onshore from the right, from about mid-May to September and most steadily from June to August. Naxos Kitelife finds it often 5 to 10 knots stronger than forecasts suggest, usually light in the morning and filling in by about 1 pm. In July and August the bay is busy with kiters and windsurfers, so the early and late sessions are the quietest. More in our Naxos kitesurf guide.
- Water: wind chop, a little more of it at the launch, and no shorebreak
- Level: fine once you can ride upwind; complete beginners should learn with a school
- Kites: bring small sizes for the strong high-season wind; the centres rent full sets from about €55 an hour
From Mikri Vigla
Our take
What we liked, and what to know before you book.
- The walk: 1 min 57 s from our room to the kite spot, kite bag on the back, past the beach bar. Watch it at the top of this page.
- The beach: in our view the most beautiful on Naxos, with the clearest, deepest blue water on the island.
- The spot: big and open, with just a little chop to get through at the start. Great once you can ride; we would not call it a spot for complete beginners.
- The food: lunch and dinner at the hotel are good. The chef is Italian, so expect plenty of Italian dishes and pasta, and the international dishes are good too, with a few Greek specialities depending on the day.
- For the family: the sunbeds face the kite zone, but on strong days the wind hits the beach hard. The pool behind the beach is the calmer place to be then.
- Around the hotel: well-rated places to eat within a few minutes' walk, from the bakery to pita gyros and beach cafés.
Family
For families and non-kiters
The hotel describes itself as a place for families with children and for couples looking for peace, and days here split easily between the beach and the pool. The beach sunbeds face the kite zone, so the family can watch you ride; sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach cost extra (D-reizen). On strong Meltemi afternoons the wind blows hard across the sand, and the pool behind the beach is more sheltered, as a TripAdvisor reviewer also notes.
Young children have their own pool and a playground, and baby cots are available on request. No kids club is mentioned. Mornings are usually lighter, so swim early, or walk about 600 m round the headland to the sheltered south beach. On no-wind days Thalasea rents kayaks and SUPs, and Naxos Kitelife rents trainer kites for children.
Food
Where to eat: the hotel and the village
The hotel has a restaurant, a snack bar and a pool bar. Tour operators such as D-reizen sell it with half board or all-inclusive, and TripAdvisor tags it all-inclusive, so nobody has to cook or drive to dinner. Guests praise the breakfast buffet, and the kitchen mixes Italian, international and Greek dishes (see our take above).
For a change, the village is a short walk away, with tavernas, beach cafés, a bakery and pita gyros. Several places score 4.7 or more on Google.
| Place | What | Google rating | From the hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naxos' Bakery Mikri Vigla | Bakery and pastries | 4.9 (581 reviews) | About 300 m |
| Afros beach cafe restaurant bar | Breakfast, brunch and drinks | 4.9 (263 reviews) | About 150 m |
| Victoria Cafe | Beach café: breakfast, pizza, dinner | 4.7 (263 reviews) | About 100 m |
| Lo Scoglio | Italian and pizza, at Flisvos | 4.7 (488 reviews) | About 300 m |
| Thalasea Bar Restaurant | Mediterranean, on the beach | 4.6 (304 reviews) | About 100 m |
| Stelios Traditional Greek Taverna | Greek taverna | 4.4 (299 reviews) | About 150 m |
| Kontos Taverna | Greek and Aegean cooking | 4.3 (950 reviews) | About 250 m |
Google ratings and review counts on 30 October 2026. Distances are straight lines between the Google Maps pins, rounded.
Stay
Rooms
The rooms are simple and light, about 24 m², and each has a balcony or terrace facing the sea, the pool or the garden (hotel, D-reizen).
- In every room: air conditioning, satellite TV, a fridge, a safe, a hairdryer and free WiFi
- Baby cots on request, daily cleaning, an early breakfast service and free parking
| Room | Sleeps | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Double | 2 | Double or twin beds |
| Deluxe Double | 2 | Some with a side sea view |
| Standard Triple | 3 | The third bed is a sofa bed |
| Deluxe Triple | 3 | The third bed is a sofa bed |
School
The kite school next door
Naxos Kitelife is an IKO centre about 300 m from the hotel, a 4-minute walk, with private lessons from €85 an hour, coaching by radio, a rescue boat and instructors who speak six languages. Kite Center Naxos by Thalasea Sports, about 100 m along the beach, and Flisvos Kitecentre, about 300 m, also teach IKO courses on the same bay.
Access
Location and getting there
The hotel is in Mikri Vigla, on the southwest coast of Naxos, about 9 km from the airport and 11 km from Naxos Town and the port (hotel figures). The coast road via Plaka has an unpaved stretch and takes about 15 minutes from town; the paved inland road via Vivlos is a little longer. Taxis at the airport are few, so book a transfer or rent a car, which you will want for the island anyway.
Most visitors reach Naxos by boat: 35 to 50 minutes from Mykonos by fast ferry, from 1 h 10 from Santorini, or 3 h 10 to 7 h from Piraeus. The flight from Athens takes about 45 minutes. Ferries, buses and transfers are in our Naxos kitesurf guide.
Honest notes
Good to know before you book
- Beach sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra, and beach towels are lent against a deposit (D-reizen).
- On strong Meltemi afternoons the beach is very windy: plan pool time or the sheltered south beach for non-kiters.
- July and August are busy on the water: ride early or late, and keep clear of the rocks at the downwind end.
- It is a simple 3-star hotel: guests rate it 4.1/5 on Google and TripAdvisor.
- A car is useful for Naxos Town, Plaka and the villages: the port is 11 km away.
Our take
Our verdict
Great for
- Kiters who want to walk from the room to the kite beach
- Families who want a pool, a children's pool and meals sorted, even all-inclusive
- Couples and friends who want a simple beach hotel on the island's main kite spot
Think twice if you are
- A complete beginner looking for flat, waist-deep water: try Lo Stagnone
- Families who need a kids club
- Travellers who want boutique luxury or nightlife on the doorstep
Book
How to book
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The official website of Mikri Vigla Hotel, with its own booking engine.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mikri Vigla Hotel
Is Mikri Vigla Hotel right on the kite spot?
Yes. It stands on the sand of Mikri Vigla's north beach, the kite side of the bay, with no road to cross: our video times the walk from a room to the kite spot at 1 min 57 s. Kite Center Naxos by Thalasea Sports is about 100 m along the beach, and Naxos Kitelife and Flisvos about 300 m.
Is Mikri Vigla Hotel all-inclusive?
You can book it all-inclusive: tour operators such as D-reizen sell it with half board or all-inclusive, and TripAdvisor tags it all-inclusive. As far as we know, it is the only place to stay at Mikri Vigla with an all-inclusive option.
Is Mikri Vigla Hotel good for families?
Yes, for a beach and pool holiday: there is a pool, a separate children's pool, a playground and baby cots on request, and the sunbeds face the kite zone. No kids club is mentioned, and the beach gets very windy on summer afternoons.
Can beginners learn to kitesurf at Mikri Vigla?
Yes, with a school. Naxos Kitelife, Thalasea and Flisvos all teach IKO courses on the bay, and the side-onshore wind pushes you back to the sand. It is not a flat-water spot: expect chop and strong afternoons, so book lessons for the lighter mornings.
How far is Mikri Vigla Hotel from Naxos airport and port?
About 9 km from the airport and 11 km from Naxos Town and the port, according to the hotel; the coast road from town takes about 15 minutes. Book a transfer or rent a car, as taxis at the airport are few.
Are there good restaurants near Mikri Vigla Hotel?
Yes. Within about 300 m are Naxos' Bakery Mikri Vigla (4.9 on Google), the Afros beach café (4.9), Victoria Cafe on the beach (4.7), Lo Scoglio for Italian food and pizza (4.7) and Greek tavernas such as Stelios and Kontos (Google ratings in October 2026).
When is the best time to kitesurf at Mikri Vigla?
From June to August for the steadiest Meltemi, with July and August the busiest months; May and September are windy too, with more room on the water. The sea is warmest, about 24 °C, in August.
Does Mikri Vigla Hotel have a pool?
Yes: a pool behind the beach, more sheltered from the wind than the sand, a separate pool for young children and a pool bar.
Sources
Last checked October 2026
- Mikri Vigla Hotel (official site)
- Mikri Vigla Hotel: location (official)
- Mikri Vigla Hotel: services (official, in German)
- Mikri Vigla Hotel: rooms (official, in Italian)
- Naxos Resorts: Mikri Vigla Hotel (the hotel's group, official)
- Mikri Vigla Hotel on Instagram (official)
- D-reizen: Hotel Mikri Vigla, half board or all-inclusive (in Dutch)
- Greeka: Mikri Vigla Hotel, facilities and distances
- Tripadvisor: Mikri Vigla Hotel Beach Resort
- Tripadvisor: hotels in Mikri Vigla, with the all-inclusive tag
- Naxos Kitelife: contact and directions (official)
- Naxos Kitelife: the Mikri Vigla spot (official)
- Flisvos Kitecentre: the spot, restaurant and Kite Hotel (official)
- Google Maps: Mikri Vigla Hotel
- Google Maps: Naxos' Bakery Mikri Vigla
- Google Maps: Lo Scoglio
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