Meltemi Winds Greece: The Windy Greek Islands
Jun 15, 2025 · The Meltemi winds are strong, dry winds that appear all over the Aegean Sea during the summer months. They typically blow from the north, north west or north east, and can affect …
Etesian - Wikipedia
Etesians have been described since ancient times; their Turkish and the Modern Greek names are probably a loan from Italian mal tempo 'bad weather'. [5] Though it is sometimes called a monsoon …
WHAT IS THE MELTEMI WIND IN GREECE?
The Meltemi winds were known by the Ancient Greeks as the Etesian northerly winds. They result from a high-pressure system over the Balkans area and a relatively low-pressure system over Turkey.
Understanding the Meltemi Winds - Sailing the Greek Islands
Named after the Greek God Etesians, the Meltemi winds are strong, dry, and often gusty and occur in the Aegean Sea region in Greece. These winds are the result of the pressure difference between the …
Meltemi storms in the Aegean sea of Turkey and Greece.
The Meltemi - μελτέμι was known by the old Greeks as the Etesian northerly winds, and results from a high pressure system (>1025) laying over the Balkan/Hungary area and a relatively low pressure …
Greece’s Meltemi Winds | Elxis - At Home in Greece
Mar 26, 2025 · “Meltemi” is the name of the winds that typically appear in the Aegean Sea. They are dry and seasonal, and if you have ever been to the Cyclades (think Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, or Tinos), …
Meltemi wind in the Cyclades | Sailogy
Plan your trip to the Cyclades downwind with the Meltemi and look for a window of opportunity in the hours of early morning or through the night to head upwind.
Navigating the Meltemi Winds: A Sailor's Guide to the Mediterranean
May 4, 2025 · The Meltemi (also spelled "Meltem" in Turkey) is a strong, dry north wind that blows over the Aegean Sea. This seasonal wind system is created by a high-pressure system over the Balkans …
What are Meltemi winds and how can they affect your yacht charter …
May 23, 2025 · Those breezes have a name: the Meltemi winds. Far from being “bad weather,” the Meltemi is a classic summer pattern that cools the Aegean Sea, clears the haze, and gifts sailors …
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