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Kitesurfing the Cyclades: Mykonos, Paros, and the Meltemi Corridor
The Meltemi wind that drove the GKA Big Air World Cup in Mykonos runs across the Aegean from June through August with a reliability that has made the Cyclades the destination of choice for kiteboarders from across Europe and beyond. A practical guide to riding it.
By ZealZag TeamMykonos Writes GKA History: Big Air World Titles Decided on the Meltemi
The Capital.com GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Greece 2026 just concluded on Mykonos — the island's first kite competition, the season's title-deciding finale, and the highest prize purse in Big Air history. Jamie Overbeek and Alessa Sophia Mensch were the names on the lead-in scoreboard heading into the final day.
By ZealZag TeamKitesurfing Mykonos: The Island of the Winds and How to Ride It
Mykonos earns its name. The Meltemi — a dry northerly that runs June through August at 20–35 knots — makes the island one of the most consistently windy kite and wingfoil destinations in the Mediterranean. A guide to the spots, the season, and the logistics.
By ZealZag TeamMykonos Waits: GKA Big Air World Cup Sits in Its Window as Overbeek Hunts a Title
The GKA Big Air Kite World Cup has arrived in Mykonos for the first time — and with it, the world Big Air titles are on the line. Jamie Overbeek leads men's standings after Lords of Tram; Alessa Sophia Mensch leads women's after edging defending champion Mikaili Sol by 0.3 of a point.
By ZealZag TeamKalymnos: The Greek Island That Became Sport Climbing's Most Coveted Limestone Destination
Kalymnos is a small Dodecanese island 12 nautical miles from Kos with more than 3,500 bolted routes across 70-plus sectors of compact grey limestone. The pocket-and-tufa climbing style is unlike anything produced by granite or sandstone, and the October festival has become one of the climbing world's most reliable annual gatherings.
By ZealZag Team