Porto Pollo Kitesurf Spot in Sardinia
Europe Kiteboard Spot in Italy
Porto Pollo offers a large sandy bay for kitesurfing which has pretty flat water, works in any wind direction and is perfect for anyone from total beginners up to pro kitesurfers. It’s nice and warm in the summer and due to the local geography there is generally enough wind to kitesurf the majority of days from April until October. Sardinia is a beautiful location which has a lot to explore even for non kitesurfers, which makes it a great family holiday destination not far from the rest of Europe. It’s not exactly party central at Porto Pollo but if you’re after some restaurants, bars and clubs the local town of Palau has enough to keep you entertained in the evening.
Porto Pollo Kitesurfing wind conditions
July to September is peak season in Porto Pollo with the best chance of scoring epic kitesurfing conditions, but as mentioned any time from April to October can work really well. The wind normally blows cross or cross onshore here, and you can expect somewhere between 15 and 30 knots depending on the day. Due to the thermal nature of the wind and a venturi effect at Porto Pollo you can’t always rely on the forecast for an accurate picture, and it’s often more on the day than the forecast suggested. If in doubt the best bet is to reach out to one of the local kite schools and they can give you more detailed local information.
body wear
- long neo
- short neo
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- island
- lagoon
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- constant
- gusty
Wind Stats for Porto Pollo Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Porto Pollo
The water is flatter close to shore with some chop out further, not really much in the way of waves here. Summer time is board shorts and tshirt weather, but if you are a little early or late in the season you might want to pack a wetsuit as it can get a little chilly after a long kite session.
camper parking
- Overnight
car parking
- Nearby
emergency
- A medical center
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
How to get to Porto Pollo and how to bring it about while you're there
The local town Palau is 7km away from Porto Pollo and is where you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, bars, with all that good Italian food and drink on offer. If the wind lets you down just relax on the beach, or to get your heart going a bit you could rent some SUP’s, go for a bike ride or hike up Mount Altura which is nearby.
Another good option for a day off from kitesurfing is to take a boat trip to the nearby Maddalena national park, There are plenty of trips available and the boats leave from the port in Palau, so you can enjoy the stunning clear water and incredible beauty of the place, either from the boat or get in and go snorkelling.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Good
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
Olbia Airport (OLB) is the closest around 45 minutes away from Porto Pollo, or you can also fly in to Alghero (AHO) which is around 2 hours drive. The best bet for your stay is to hire a rental car and be able to explore the beautiful surroundings of Sardinia, but if you don’t want to get one then taxis are readily available and reasonably priced.
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