Sardinia, Porto Pollo in Italy
Spot Condities
- Water type: oceaan
- Water condities: golven
- Strand Condities: zand
- Kite nivo:
Beschikbaar in de volgende talen:
Beter
5
4
3
2
1
Beste wind maanden
General Info:
The location and the Village
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). The area of Sardinia is 24,090 square kilometres (9,301 sq mi). The nearest land masses to the island are (clockwise from north) the French island of Corsica, the Italian Peninsula, Tunisia, and the Balearic Islands. Sardinia is part of Italy, with a special statute of regional autonomy under the Italian Constitution.
Porto Pollo, north of Palau, is a bay often used by kitesurfers (and windsurfers). The bay is divided into 2 areas, one for kiters and one for windsurfers. Many Italian freestyle surfers come to Porto Pollo for training and 2007 saw the finale of the freestyle pro kids Europe 2007 contest. Because of a venturi-effect between Sardinia and Corsica, western wind accelerates between the islands and creates the wind that makes Porto Pollo popular amongst windsurfing enthusiasts. In 2005, Aglientu, hosted the Kitesurf World Cup in the Vignola's beach.
The seasons and Hotel info
The best and windiest months to visit Sardinia are May-Ocotober. There is a great choice of accomodation to meet any budget. There are even value villas and appartments for singles, families and groups. But in July and August the availability is scarce beacause of the Italin hollidays.
Possibilities besides kiting
Besides kiting you can:
-Visit the World Rally Championship
-Go Cave Scuba diving
-Go cycling (on and offroad)
-Go wakeboarding
-Go horse riding
-Go Fishing
-Go Kayaking
-Play tennis/volleybal
-Visit historical buildings
-Enjoy the nightlife of Sardinia
-Go Surfing
Climate
The climate is typical of the Mediterranean. The weather is clear. During the year approximately 300 days are sunny and the few others are rainy, with a major concentration of rainfall in the winter and autumn, some heavy showers in the spring, and snowfalls on the highest massifs and highlands. The mistral is the dominant wind, fresh, strong, and usually dry and cold, blowing from the northwest throughout the year, but most frequently in winter and spring. The air temperature is between 25C and 35C.
Spot conditions:
The beach
It is a sandy long beach, enough space to launch and relaunch. The kite launch area is near the river mouth. In high season the beaches can be crowded, so watch out for bystanders.
The water conditions
On Porto Pollo the water is flat to choppy and crystal clear (with more wind some small waves). The water temperature is from June-September something like 15C and from September the water warms up to something like 25C. Watch out for swimmers and boats. With good wind it can be pretty crowded on the water.
The wind conditions
The wind on Pollo Porto is caused by the venturi effect wich brings winds that blow up to 8 Beauforts and over. The wind is being squeezed through the Strait of Bonfacio between Sardinia and Corsica. On Pollo Porto you can kite almost with any wind direction, but the best direction is with East or Westerly winds (these are cross-on from left or right). The main wind direction is North-West. Winds from West tend to be slightly gusty, as they come over the land first.
Besides the most common wind Sardinia has three other kind of winds (depending on the seasons):
The Tramontana
The Spring brings the tramontana from north to east with 6 - 8 Beaufort.
The Poniente
In the summer the poniente is south/west bringing 4- 8 Beaufort
The Scirocco
In the autumn the scirocco from North Africa with 5-6 Beaufort, and occasionally up to Force 9.
Facilities
The schools on spot will provide all the facilities you need, like gear rental, showers, toilets etc.
Downwinder and trip possibilites
Some schools organise safaris to the best wave and freestyle spots depending on de conditions. Other Spots on Sardinia are:
On the Northern part of Sardinia
East of Porto Pollo:
- San Teodoro-La Cinta
- Pittulongu
- La Maddalena (Nido d'Aquila and Baja Trinidad)
West of Porto Pollo:
- Rena Majore
- Cala Pischina
- Marina delle Rose
- Vignola
- Isola Rossa
- La Ciaccia
- Maritza
- Marina di Sorso
- Platamona
- Stintino-La Pelosa
- Porto Ferro
- Mugoni-La Stalla
- Alghero
On the southern part of Sardinia
- Capo Mannu
- Funtana Meiga
- Chia
- Cagliari
- Geremeas
- Villasimius
- Porto Pirastu
- Muravera
Links
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinia
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LDUlBKwj5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkC18BR6AHQ
Schools:
http://www.freshtraxxx.com
Info:
http://www.portopollo.it
The location and the Village
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). The area of Sardinia is 24,090 square kilometres (9,301 sq mi). The nearest land masses to the island are (clockwise from north) the French island of Corsica, the Italian Peninsula, Tunisia, and the Balearic Islands. Sardinia is part of Italy, with a special statute of regional autonomy under the Italian Constitution.
Porto Pollo, north of Palau, is a bay often used by kitesurfers (and windsurfers). The bay is divided into 2 areas, one for kiters and one for windsurfers. Many Italian freestyle surfers come to Porto Pollo for training and 2007 saw the finale of the freestyle pro kids Europe 2007 contest. Because of a venturi-effect between Sardinia and Corsica, western wind accelerates between the islands and creates the wind that makes Porto Pollo popular amongst windsurfing enthusiasts. In 2005, Aglientu, hosted the Kitesurf World Cup in the Vignola's beach.
The seasons and Hotel info
The best and windiest months to visit Sardinia are May-Ocotober. There is a great choice of accomodation to meet any budget. There are even value villas and appartments for singles, families and groups. But in July and August the availability is scarce beacause of the Italin hollidays.
Possibilities besides kiting
Besides kiting you can:
-Visit the World Rally Championship
-Go Cave Scuba diving
-Go cycling (on and offroad)
-Go wakeboarding
-Go horse riding
-Go Fishing
-Go Kayaking
-Play tennis/volleybal
-Visit historical buildings
-Enjoy the nightlife of Sardinia
-Go Surfing
Climate
The climate is typical of the Mediterranean. The weather is clear. During the year approximately 300 days are sunny and the few others are rainy, with a major concentration of rainfall in the winter and autumn, some heavy showers in the spring, and snowfalls on the highest massifs and highlands. The mistral is the dominant wind, fresh, strong, and usually dry and cold, blowing from the northwest throughout the year, but most frequently in winter and spring. The air temperature is between 25C and 35C.
Spot conditions:
The beach
It is a sandy long beach, enough space to launch and relaunch. The kite launch area is near the river mouth. In high season the beaches can be crowded, so watch out for bystanders.
The water conditions
On Porto Pollo the water is flat to choppy and crystal clear (with more wind some small waves). The water temperature is from June-September something like 15C and from September the water warms up to something like 25C. Watch out for swimmers and boats. With good wind it can be pretty crowded on the water.
The wind conditions
The wind on Pollo Porto is caused by the venturi effect wich brings winds that blow up to 8 Beauforts and over. The wind is being squeezed through the Strait of Bonfacio between Sardinia and Corsica. On Pollo Porto you can kite almost with any wind direction, but the best direction is with East or Westerly winds (these are cross-on from left or right). The main wind direction is North-West. Winds from West tend to be slightly gusty, as they come over the land first.
Besides the most common wind Sardinia has three other kind of winds (depending on the seasons):
The Tramontana
The Spring brings the tramontana from north to east with 6 - 8 Beaufort.
The Poniente
In the summer the poniente is south/west bringing 4- 8 Beaufort
The Scirocco
In the autumn the scirocco from North Africa with 5-6 Beaufort, and occasionally up to Force 9.
Facilities
The schools on spot will provide all the facilities you need, like gear rental, showers, toilets etc.
Downwinder and trip possibilites
Some schools organise safaris to the best wave and freestyle spots depending on de conditions. Other Spots on Sardinia are:
On the Northern part of Sardinia
East of Porto Pollo:
- San Teodoro-La Cinta
- Pittulongu
- La Maddalena (Nido d'Aquila and Baja Trinidad)
West of Porto Pollo:
- Rena Majore
- Cala Pischina
- Marina delle Rose
- Vignola
- Isola Rossa
- La Ciaccia
- Maritza
- Marina di Sorso
- Platamona
- Stintino-La Pelosa
- Porto Ferro
- Mugoni-La Stalla
- Alghero
On the southern part of Sardinia
- Capo Mannu
- Funtana Meiga
- Chia
- Cagliari
- Geremeas
- Villasimius
- Porto Pirastu
- Muravera
Links
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinia
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LDUlBKwj5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkC18BR6AHQ
Schools:
http://www.freshtraxxx.com
Info:
http://www.portopollo.it