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Satellite view of Meltemi winds creating streaks and vortices around the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea

The Meltemi Explained: The Wind That Shapes Summer in the Aegean

Every summer, powerful northerly winds sweep through the Aegean, cooling the Greek islands while churning seas, challenging sailors and sometimes
August 23, 2026

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